Niloofa Wahid
Sacramento,CA
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomy Instructor
Phlebotomy Training specialists of Utah
Citrus Heights, CA
05.2024 - Current
- Developed and delivered comprehensive curriculum for phlebotomy students, including lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on practice.
- Facilitated laboratory sessions to provide students with practical experience in phlebotomy techniques.
- Drew and prepared blood for lab testing, transfusion or donation via venipuncture, finger pricks or heel pricks.
- Instructed phlebotomy using interactive lectures and hands-on skills instruction in lab.
- Implemented diverse teaching styles to meet variety of learning needs and developed practical learning objectives and interactive job aids to facilitate lasting learning.
- Assessed students' knowledge and skills through assignments and exams.
- Retained interest and maximized receptive learning by educating students utilizing instructional techniques, hands-on activities and laboratory curriculum.
- Supported students throughout their program by providing guidance on academic matters or career opportunities.
Phlebotomist
Quest Diagnostics
Sacramento, CA
12.2019 - 11.2022
- Collected specimens from pediatric, adult, geriatric, and special needs patients.
- Processed samples accurately and efficiently.
- Assisted in the preparation of laboratory specimens for analysis and testing.
- Performed venipuncture and other blood collection procedures according to established standards.
- Located veins suitable for puncture to draw blood using sterilized needles, vials and other equipment.
- Centrifuged blood specimens in test tubes and capillary tubes to separate cells and sediment from blood serum.
- Identified and labeled specimens accurately, ensuring proper handling and transport to lab.
- Promoted blood specimen integrity for laboratory testing using accurate selection of collection tubes and correct technique.
- Performed centrifugation and specimen aliquoting for sample preparation.
- Delivered quality patient care by completing accurate and timely collection and transport of clinical specimens according to established procedures.
- Managed inventory of phlebotomy supplies and reordered stock as necessary.
- Adhered to all healthcare regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA standards.
- Ensured compliance with federal regulations governing laboratory procedures.
- Followed all safety protocols when handling hazardous materials.
- Provided excellent customer service while interacting with patients.
Phlebotomist
LabCorp
Sacramento
06.2017 - 08.2018
- Collected specimens from pediatric, adult, geriatric, and special needs patients.
- Performed venipuncture and other blood collection procedures according to established standards.
- Documented patient information into electronic medical records system.
- Centrifuged blood specimens in test tubes and capillary tubes to separate cells and sediment from blood serum.
- Identified and labeled specimens accurately, ensuring proper handling and transport to lab.
- Promoted blood specimen integrity for laboratory testing using accurate selection of collection tubes and correct technique.
- Conducted patient interviews and verified medical records to confirm test requisitions.
- Performed centrifugation and specimen aliquoting for sample preparation.
- Entered patient information and test orders into computer systems accurately.
- Handled special collection procedures, including therapeutic phlebotomy and drug testing.
- Managed inventory of phlebotomy supplies and reordered stock as necessary.
- Educated patients on specimen collection procedures and post-draw care.
Education
Certificate of Technical Studies - Phlebotomy
National Career Education
Citrus Heights, CA09-2016
High School Diploma -
Tennyson High School
Hayward, CA06-2003
Skills
- Continuing education commitment
- Quality assurance practices
- Proper tourniquet application
- Geriatric phlebotomy proficiency
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Venipuncture expertise
- Blood culture collection
- Safety and infection control
- Pediatric phlebotomy proficiency
- Pre-analytical considerations
- Medical terminology
- Classroom management techniques
- Butterfly needle technique
- Order of draw mastery
- Patient identification procedures
Timeline
Phlebotomy Instructor
Phlebotomy Training specialists of Utah
05.2024 - Current
Phlebotomist
Quest Diagnostics
12.2019 - 11.2022
Phlebotomist
LabCorp
06.2017 - 08.2018
Certificate of Technical Studies - Phlebotomy
National Career Education
High School Diploma -
Tennyson High School
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