Nikki Paschal
Dumas,TX
Summary
Veteran Phlebotomist with proven track record of excellence working in clinic and mobile settings. Expert in all aspects of venipuncture with success in working with difficult or needle-adverse individuals. Dependable Job Title effective in managing operations. Successful in encouraging team members to work efficiently and meet production targets. Well-organized, self-motivated and knowledgeable about successful strategies for managing fast-paced work. Certified Phlebotomist well versed in venipuncture, capillary puncture and special collection procedures. Detail-oriented and committed to maintaining highest quality control and patient care standards. Adept in variety of software applications for EMR maintenance. Competent Phlebotomy Technician with Number years of experience working in high-volume, fast-paced hospital settings. Highly knowledgeable in routine blood drawing procedures and using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles. Committed to maintaining highest quality standards when collecting, labeling and processing samples and specimens.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomy Technician
Moore County Hospital District
03.2019 - Current
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Conducted venipuncture and other CT procedures.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Followed physician orders to correctly administer therapeutic phlebotomy.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Collected fluid or tissue samples by using appropriate collection procedures.
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
- Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
- Logged patient information and recorded results into system.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
- Promoted mission, vision, and values of organization and trained new clinical staff in phlebotomy procedures.
- Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness.
- Addressed questions and concerns to educate patients on collection process and procedures.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Participated in continuing education programs to stay up to date on new technologies and procedures.
- Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear, or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
- Monitored patients for reactions and verified sample quality.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
Medical Assistant
Bud E Faris, DO
10.2005 - 02.2016
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
- Followed appropriate procedures to minimize patient's exposure to radiation.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Liaised with patients and addressed inquiries, appointment requests and billing questions.
- Helped improve patient outcomes by educating and advising on relevant treatments and care.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Measured patient pulse oximetry.
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
- Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
- Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
- Implemented care and efficiency improvements to support and enhance office operations.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Measured patient spirometry.
- Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Conducted monthly and quarterly inventory of supplies using facility cost reporting records.
- Collected pertinent data and calculations to aid physician in interpreting results.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
Education
Certificate Phlebotomy - Phlebotomy
Amarillo College
Amarillo, TX02.2003
Regular -
Dumas High School
Dumas, TX05.1995
Skills
- Donor Screening
- Team Leader
- Heel Sticks
- Biohazardous Waste Disposal
- Quality Control Guidelines
- Blood Sample Collection
- Sharps Disposal
- Proper Storage Procedures
- Patient Confidentiality
- Specimen Labeling Procedures
- Hazardous Waste and Disposal
- Tracking Specimens
- Specimen Collection
- Medical Records Maintenance
- Infection Control
- Data Entry
- Time Management
- Phlebotomy Functions
- File Documents
- Sanitation and Sterilization
- Therapeutic Phlebotomy
- Semen Collection
- Specimen Transport
- Drawing Blood
- Specimen Collection and Storage
- Processing Specimens
- Venipuncture and Capillary Puncture
- Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
- Data Recording
- Active Listening
- Vacuum Tube and Syringe Use
- Computerized Maintenance Management Systems
- Laboratory Information System (LIS)
- Urinalysis Testing
- Peak and Trough Tests
- Package Specimens
- Pulse Oximetry
- Goal Minded
- Medical History Taking
- Monthly Inventory
- Supply Requisition and Inventory
- Secure Biohazards
- Blood Cultures
- Patient Identification
- Maintaining Confidentiality
- Finger Stick Method
- Collect Samples
- Medical Screening
- HIPAA
- Centrifugation
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Each small task of everyday life is part of the total harmony of the universe.
Saint Thérèse de Lisieux
Timeline
Phlebotomy Technician
Moore County Hospital District
03.2019 - Current
Medical Assistant
Bud E Faris, DO
10.2005 - 02.2016
Certificate Phlebotomy - Phlebotomy
Amarillo College
Regular -
Dumas High School
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