Natasha Gaddy
Peoria,IL
Summary
Phlebotomist with 21 years of experience assembling materials required to perform various lab tests, as requested by the physician. Drawing blood, ensuring patients' comfort. Skilled in leadership, communication, and quality control.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Production Line Lead
Sandridge Crafted Foods
Morton, Illinois
09.2024 - Current
- Lead production line team to ensure efficient workflow and safety compliance.
- Train new employees on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Coordinate daily tasks and assignments for production staff.
- Communicate effectively with management regarding team performance and needs.
- Assisted with training new hires on proper use of machines and equipment for their job roles.
- Collaborate with quality control to maintain product standards.
General Laborer
Rivian
Bloomington, Illinois
04.2023 - 09.2024
- Operated machinery to assist in vehicle assembly processes.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in work areas to ensure safety.
- Followed safety protocols and guidelines during daily operations.
- Collaborated with team members to meet production goals consistently.
- Conducted routine inspections of tools and equipment for functionality.
Phlebotomist - Mobile Supervisor
ImpactLife
Springfield, Illinois
04.2015 - 04.2022
- Trained new staff on proper collection techniques and safety procedures.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory guidelines during all procedures.
- Responded quickly and effectively to emergency situations.
- Collect fluid or tissue samples, using appropriate collection procedures.
- Drew blood from capillaries by dermal puncture, such as heel or finger stick method
Phlebotomy Services Representative / Instructor
Carter BloodCare
Waco, Texas
10.2008 - 04.2015
- Explained donation procedures and answered donor questions to enhance understanding.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure compliance with safety regulations and protocols.
- Provided mentorship and guidance to aspiring phlebotomists throughout their training.
- Enforced infection control and sharps disposal procedures to protect patients, co-workers and self.
- Drew and prepared blood for lab testing, transfusion or donation via venipuncture, finger pricks or heel pricks.
Phlebotomist - Charge
American Red Cross
Peoria, Illinois
04.2001 - 04.2007
- Collected blood samples using proper techniques and safety protocols.
- Maintained accurate records of donations and donor information.
- Ensured compliance with health regulations during blood collection events.
- Educated donors about the donation process and answered their questions.
- Delivered quality patient care by completing accurate and timely collection and transport of clinical specimens according to established procedures.
- Responded quickly and effectively to emergency situations.
- Performed venipuncture and other blood collection procedures according to established standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Delavan Community High School
Delavan, IL05-2000
Skills
- Safety compliance
- Production management
- Quality assurance
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Employee training and development
- Venipuncture expertise
- Infection control procedures
- Venipuncture
- Quality assurance monitoring
- Professionalism and ethics
- Specimen labeling procedures
- Team leadership
- Time management
Timeline
Food Production Line Lead
Sandridge Crafted Foods
09.2024 - Current
General Laborer
Rivian
04.2023 - 09.2024
Phlebotomist - Mobile Supervisor
ImpactLife
04.2015 - 04.2022
Phlebotomy Services Representative / Instructor
Carter BloodCare
10.2008 - 04.2015
Phlebotomist - Charge
American Red Cross
04.2001 - 04.2007
High School Diploma -
Delavan Community High School