Monique Greer
Clarksville,TN
Summary
Newly Certified Phlebotomist with extensive training and hands-on experience in venipuncture, capillary puncture and special collection techniques. Quick to build rapport with patients and successful at reducing patients' anxiety or discomfort. Detail-oriented Phlebotomist with strong track record in painless venipuncture. Highly familiar with centrifugation and aliquoting procedures and medical terminology. Responsible and hardworking professional dedicated to using compassionate and caring approach to provide outstanding services to patients. Productive Phlebotomist offering several years of experience in collecting blood specimens in healthcare settings. Proven leader with success in recommending and introducing strategies to improve workflow, specimen processing, and customer service related to patient care. Calm and comforting with stressed patients. Patient-oriented Phlebotomist offering several years of experience in laboratory and clinical settings. Technically proficient in key phlebotomy techniques, universal precautions, and sterilization protocols. Team-oriented and skilled in training students and new hires on policies and procedures. Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities. Certified nursing assistant offering several years of experience in healthcare environments. Promotes superior time-management skills, compassionate bedside manner and astute observational ability. Knowledgeable about mobility assistance and patient hygiene needs. Certified Nursing Assistant with experience serving chronically ill patients, including assisting with daily living activities and household tasks. Patient and highly compassionate. Skilled at operating within long-term care environments or outpatient centers. Compassionate professional accustomed to working with physically challenged, bedridden and memory-impaired patients. Exceptionally talented at providing social and emotional support to improve patient moral and increase comfort. Proficient in assisting patients with daily hygiene, including showering and incontinence care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Phlebotomist
Unity Psychiatric Care
Clarksville, TN
02.2024 - Current
- Performed venipuncture and other blood collection procedures according to established standards.
- Assisted in the preparation of laboratory specimens for analysis and testing.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
- Verified patient information prior to specimen collection.
- Educated patients on proper blood draw techniques.
- Provided assistance to clinical staff during patient visits.
- Collected specimens from pediatric, adult, geriatric, and special needs patients.
- Processed samples accurately and efficiently.
- Followed all safety protocols when handling hazardous materials.
- Calibrated equipment according to manufacturer specifications.
- Ensured compliance with federal regulations governing laboratory procedures.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies used in phlebotomy services.
- Documented patient information into electronic medical records system.
- Prepared specimens for transport to external laboratories.
- Adhered to HIPAA guidelines regarding patient privacy.
- Provided excellent customer service while interacting with patients.
- Assisted in the training of new phlebotomists.
- Performed quality control tests on collected specimens.
- Reported any abnormal results or trends to supervisor or laboratory manager.
- Responded quickly and effectively to emergency situations.
- Conducted research related to new methods of sample collection or processing.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Tristar Skyline Medical Center
Nashville, TN
02.2024 - Current
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or strher.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
- Administered medications as directed by registered nurse or physician.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Took temperature readings orally or rectally as instructed by the RN or MD.
- Provided emotional support to family members regarding end-of-life decisions.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Health Trust Staffing
Sunrise, FL
03.2020 - 05.2022
- Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or strher.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Provided emotional support to family members regarding end-of-life decisions.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Greenhills Rehabilitation Center
Nashville, TN
10.2018 - 08.2020
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Provided emotional support to family members regarding end-of-life decisions.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Assisted with admission procedures such as gathering personal data from the patient's chart.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
Education
High School Diploma -
McGavock High
Nashville, TN05-1994
Skills
- EMR recordkeeping
- Donor screening
- Infection Control
- Medical Testing
- Patient confidentiality
- Medical records handling
- Specimen Preparation
- Blood collection
- Venipuncture Expertise
- Specimen collection and storage
- Recording data
- Patient support
- Health Education
- HIPAA
- Sample and specimen collection
- Conducting intakes
- Patient Relations
- Monitoring fluids
- Direct Patient Care
- Documenting behaviors
- Electronic Charting
- Patient Lifting
- Quality Assurance
- Vital sign recording
- Mobility Assistance
- Collecting specimens
- Assisting with personal grooming
- Valid [State] driver's license
- Reliable team player
- Healthcare ethics
- Range of motion exercises
Certification
National Phlebotomy Certification / Certified Nurse Assistant
Timeline
Phlebotomist
Unity Psychiatric Care
02.2024 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Tristar Skyline Medical Center
02.2024 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Health Trust Staffing
03.2020 - 05.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Greenhills Rehabilitation Center
10.2018 - 08.2020
National Phlebotomy Certification / Certified Nurse Assistant
High School Diploma -
McGavock High
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