Miranda Taylor
Inwood,WV
Summary
Energetic Healthcare professional with a background as a Certified Nursing Assistant, dedicated to providing top-quality, patient-centered care. Highly skilled in gaining/maintaining patient trust. Experienced Phlebotomist with extensive training and hands-on experience in venipuncture, capillary puncture and special collection techniques. Established Patient care Technician with a background in dialysis and a highly motivated preceptor training new pct's and nurses.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mobile Phlebotomist
Three Rivers Diagnostics
Pittsburg, PA
04.2025 - Current
- Communicated effectively with coworkers, supervisors and management personnel on a regular basis.
- Maintained accurate records of specimens collected, including patient information, specimen type, collection date and time.
- Verified patient identity prior to collecting sample using two forms of identification as required.
- Assisted in the preparation of laboratory specimens for analysis and testing.
- Adhered to HIPAA guidelines regarding patient privacy.
- Followed all safety protocols when handling hazardous materials.
- Collected specimens from adult, geriatric, and special needs patients.
- Educated patients on proper blood draw techniques.
- Performed venipuncture and other blood collection procedures according to established standards.
- Obtained blood samples for medical testing and transfusion through venipuncture or capillary puncture.
- Performed centrifugation and specimen aliquoting for sample preparation.
- Promoted blood specimen integrity for laboratory testing using accurate selection of collection tubes and correct technique.
PCT- Preceptor
DaVita
Winchester, VA
12.2022 - 10.2024
- Demonstrated effective communication strategies when interacting with patients, families, and staff members.
- Cannulated AV Grafts and AV Fistulas for dialysis purposes.
- Used sterile technique to clean CVC's to use for dialysis purposes.
- Collected new employees labs by venipuncture.
- Collected yearly employee labs by venipuncture.
- Was a preceptor that trained new PCT's and new RN's.
- Conducted observations of preceptee performance, providing feedback on areas needing improvement or reinforcement.
- Provided guidance and support to new staff members in the clinical setting.
- Performed patient assessments prior to dialysis treatments, including vital signs and weight checks.
- Monitored patient's vital signs during dialysis treatments, adjusting the rate of fluid removal as necessary.
- Performed daily maintenance on dialysis machines, such as cleaning and sterilization.
- Restocked supplies needed for dialysis procedures in an organized manner.
- Followed infection control measures when cleaning and attaching hemodialysis machine to access sites like fistulas, catheters, and grafts.
- Cleaned medical equipment or facilities.
- Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles.
- Administered medications as ordered by a physician before and or after dialysis treatments.
CNA
Right at Home
Winchester, VA
04.2016 - 12.2016
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Assisted patient's with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Helped patient's walk with or without self-help devices.
- Supported non-ambulatory patient's in range of motion exercises.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms to my supervisor.
CNA
Hilltop Senior Living
Winchester, VA
02.2015 - 12.2015
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, and heart rate.
- Preformed hands-on nursing care adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to Medication aide or director of nursing.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Promoted compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
Receptionist/Shampoo Assistant
The Right Cut Salon
Winchester, VA
10.2014 - 10.2015
- Scheduled and confirmed appointments.
- Assisted with sweeping up hair and wiping down stations to keep salon clean and sanitary.
- Checked in customers for appointments and notified stylists of clients' arrival.
- Shampooed, conditioned and rinsed clients' hair.
CNA
Golden Living Nursing Home
Berryville, VA
09.2014 - 01.2015
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, and heart rate.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms and shared-living areas.
- Preformed hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Help maintain relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare team to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Documented activities and recorded information in electronic record system.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Millbrook High School
Winchester, VA06.2013
Skills
- Infection Control Procedures
- Medical Terminology Knowledge
- Calm and Level-Headed Under stress
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
- HIPAA Compliance
- Organization and Efficiency
- Electronic Recordkeeping
- Maintaining/forming patient relationships
- Specimen handling
- Venipuncture techniques
- Blood specimen integrity
- Order of draw
Certification
WV Certified Nursing Assistant: Active 06/27/2025 Expires 06/28/2027
VA Certified Nursing Assistant: Initial date 06/18/2014 Expires 06/30/2026
Certified Phlebotomy Technician: Initial date 12/20/2022 Expires 12/20/2026
CCHT: Initial date 01/31/2024 Expires 01/31/2027
American Red Cross BLS CPR: Intial date 09/19/2024 Expires 09/19/2026 Certificate ID: 01N1528
Timeline
Mobile Phlebotomist
Three Rivers Diagnostics
04.2025 - Current
PCT- Preceptor
DaVita
12.2022 - 10.2024
CNA
Right at Home
04.2016 - 12.2016
CNA
Hilltop Senior Living
02.2015 - 12.2015
Receptionist/Shampoo Assistant
The Right Cut Salon
10.2014 - 10.2015
CNA
Golden Living Nursing Home
09.2014 - 01.2015
High School Diploma -
Millbrook High School
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