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Nicole Henry

Nicole Henry

Lakeland,FL

Summary

Dedicated phlebotomist with over 15 years of clinical experience. Outstanding leadership skills. Proficient in various specimen collection/processing techniques (quick and accurate), equipment and clinical procedures while working with patients of various ages and diverse needs. Strong medical ethics and enthusiastic caregiver, able to ease patients fears or anxieties. Comprehensive understanding of compliance and safety. OSHA compliance. Proficient instrument sterilizing.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Phlebotomist/Lab Technican

Watson Clinic
Lakeland, FL
01.2019 - Current
  • Performed venipuncture and other blood collection procedures according to established standards.
  • Adhered to HIPAA guidelines regarding patient privacy.
  • Review of medical records, supplying diagnostic notes to physicians, other healthcare professionals and facilities
  • Calibration and maintaining cleanliness of laboratory equipment, including specimen storage, quality assurance and safety control.
  • Delivered quality patient care by completing accurate and timely collection and transport of clinical specimens according to established procedures.
  • Identified patients using proper procedures prior to specimen collection.
  • Centrifuged blood specimens in test tubes and capillary tubes to separate cells and sediment from blood serum.
  • Collected specimens for drug screens, paternity tests and alcohol tests.
  • Assisted in the training of new phlebotomists.
  • Enforced infection control and sharps disposal procedures to protect patients, co-workers and self.

Phlebotomist/Lab Assistant

Lakeland Regional Health
Lakeland, FL
06.2015 - 01.2019
  • Validated blood and specimen collection/orders, alerting nurses/physicians of discrepancies between order/nursing station logs
  • Stocked cart/room with appropriate supplies
  • Protected patients by following infection control, sharps and biohazardous waste disposal procedures
  • Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly/straight needles.
  • Verified patient information prior to specimen collection.
  • Adhered to HIPAA guidelines regarding patient privacy.
  • Provided excellent customer service while interacting with patients.

Phlebotomist

Davita Labs/ All Medical Personnel
Fort Lauderdal, FL
02.2012 - 11.2012
  • Tested blood glucose levels/measured urine specimens
  • Collected blood, tissue and other specimens, prepared and stored for lab testing
  • Delivered specimens to lab.
  • Collected specimens from pediatric, adult, geriatric, and special needs patients.
  • Processed samples accurately and efficiently.
  • Adhered to HIPAA guidelines regarding patient privacy.

Phelbotomist

Quest Diagnostics/All Medical Personnel
Coral Springs, FL
11.2011 - 06.2012
  • Verified patient information prior to specimen collection.
  • Collected specimens from pediatric, adult, geriatric, and special needs patients.

  • Delivered quality patient care by completing accurate and timely collection and transport of clinical specimens according to established procedures.
  • Centrifuged blood specimens in test tubes and capillary tubes to separate cells and sediment from blood serum.
  • Processed client payments and collected appropriate billing information.
  • Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date and patient name.
  • Mentored newly hired medical personnel in phlebotomy techniques and protocols.
  • Collected specimens for drug screens, paternity tests and alcohol tests.
  • Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier and station.
  • Adhered to HIPAA guidelines regarding patient privacy.

Education

Phlebotomy Technician - Phlebotomy

U S Colleges of San Diego
01.2010

High School Diploma -

Norman Manley High
01.1991

Skills

  • Process implementation
  • Materials preparation
  • Extremely organized
  • Strong medical ethics
  • Problem resolution
  • Computerized charting/medical terminology
  • Self motivated
  • Blood/specimen collection/venipuncture
  • Paperwork Processing
  • Patient Care
  • Specimen Preparation
  • Infection Control
  • Quality Control
  • Sanitation and Sterilization
  • HIPAA

Certification

  • CPR certified (American Heart Association)
  • Registered Phlebotomy Technician (licensed)
  • OSHA Compliance

Timeline

Phlebotomist/Lab Technican

Watson Clinic
01.2019 - Current

Phlebotomist/Lab Assistant

Lakeland Regional Health
06.2015 - 01.2019

Phlebotomist

Davita Labs/ All Medical Personnel
02.2012 - 11.2012

Phelbotomist

Quest Diagnostics/All Medical Personnel
11.2011 - 06.2012

Phlebotomy Technician - Phlebotomy

U S Colleges of San Diego

High School Diploma -

Norman Manley High

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