Nikki Sambuchino
Erie,Pennsylvania
Summary
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. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Phlebotomist
UPMC Hamot Hospital
Erie, PA
01.2023 - Current
- Assisted in the preparation of laboratory specimens for analysis and testing.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
- Performed venipuncture and other blood collection procedures according to established standards.
- Provided assistance to clinical staff during patient visits.
- Verified patient information prior to specimen collection.
- Collected specimens from pediatric, adult, geriatric, and special needs patients.
- Followed all safety protocols when handling hazardous materials.
- Ensured compliance with federal regulations governing laboratory procedures.
- Adhered to HIPAA guidelines regarding patient privacy.
- Prepared specimens for transport to external laboratories.
- Provided excellent customer service while interacting with patients.
- Assisted in the training of new phlebotomists.
- Responded quickly and effectively to emergency situations.
- Located veins suitable for puncture to draw blood using sterilized needles, vials and other equipment.
- Identified patients using proper procedures prior to specimen collection.
- Prepared and packaged specimens for courier transport.
- Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier and station.
- Delivered quality patient care by completing accurate and timely collection and transport of clinical specimens according to established procedures.
- Obtained blood samples for medical testing and transfusion through venipuncture or capillary puncture.
- Centrifuged blood specimens in test tubes and capillary tubes to separate cells and sediment from blood serum.
- Promoted blood specimen integrity for laboratory testing using accurate selection of collection tubes and correct technique.
- Transported specimens following established protocol for temperature and light.
- Observed patient for unusual reactions or events to take appropriate action under established guidelines.
- Collected specimens for drug screens, paternity tests and alcohol tests.
- Verified collection orders and communicated discrepancies to nurses.
- Upheld donor confidentiality throughout intake and collection process.
- Conducted various blood tests and updated results into paper and electronic charts.
- Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date and patient name.
- Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles.
- Collected specimen samples and transported to laboratory for processing.
- Identified best veins for intravenous lines and blood draws, avoiding unnecessary pokes.
- Enforced infection control and sharps disposal procedures to protect patients, co-workers and self.
- Used heel and finger stick methods to obtain blood from capillaries.
- Coordinated workflow based on stat, schedule, or outpatient needs.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting
Institute of Medical Careers
Erie02-2024
Skills
- Sample And Specimen Collection
- Complex Testing Protocols
- Blood Collection
- Patient Care
- Patient Flow Management
- Patient Safety
- Medical Testing
- Paperwork Processing
- Specimen Labeling Procedures
- Sample Transport
- Therapeutic Phlebotomy
- Specimen Collection And Storage
- Venipuncture And Capillary Puncture
- Sample Collection
- Patient Confidentiality
- Specimen Preparation
- Sample Labeling
- Hipaa
- Time Management
- Documentation Abilities
- Biohazard Disposal
- Supply Restocking
- Health Education
- Infection Control
- Venipuncture
- Performance Improvements
- Training Proficiency
- Quality Control Guidelines
- Staff Training
- Employee Performance Reviews
- Reporting Skills
- Employee Motivation
- Accurate Labeling
- Sanitation And Sterilization
- Procedural Improvements
Certification
- NRCMA
- NRCP
Timeline
Phlebotomist
UPMC Hamot Hospital
01.2023 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting
Institute of Medical Careers
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