Oceana Yeaton
Windsor Locks,CT
Overview
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Phlebotomist
Quest Diagnostics
Topsham, ME
03.2026 - Current
- Performed venipuncture and capillary collections while maintaining patient comfort and safety.
- Verified patient identity using established collection protocols before specimen draw.
- Labeled and processed specimens accurately for timely laboratory testing.
- Followed infection control and biohazard disposal procedures during daily collections.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Monitored specimen quality, rejecting compromised samples per policy.
- Adapted quickly to high-volume workflows while maintaining accuracy and professionalism.
- Contributed to positive patient experiences through empathetic communication skills during blood draws and sample collections.
- Handled difficult venipuncture situations skillfully, adapting techniques as needed based on individual patient needs or anatomy variations.
Student Phlebotomist
Jennie Stuart Health
Hopkinsville, KY
10.2024 - 11.2024
- Exceeded quality assurance standards with meticulous attention to detail during each step of the phlebotomy process.
- Adapted techniques to perform venipuncture on patients with challenging veins or medical conditions, ensuring successful specimen collection.
- Demonstrated adaptability by successfully performing venipuncture on patients with challenging veins or medical conditions.
- Collaborated with laboratory staff to clarify specimen requirements and address potential issues, enhancing communication and teamwork.
Education
CPR&ECC CPR -
American Heart Association
Brunswick, ME07-2026
Certificate - Phlebotomy
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN12-2024
Skills
- Capillary draws (infant heel/finger)
- Winged needle collection (butterflies)
- Blood cultures
- Transplant patient draws
- Uranalysis collection
- Specimen labeling
- Specimen processing
- Patient volume management
- Paper order entry
- Drug screening/testing
- Nasopharyngeal swabs
Certification
- CPR/First Aid Certified BLS/2024
- ASCP (American Society for Clinical Pathology) Phlebotomy Technician/2025
Timeline
Certified Phlebotomist
Quest Diagnostics
03.2026 - Current
Student Phlebotomist
Jennie Stuart Health
10.2024 - 11.2024
CPR&ECC CPR -
American Heart Association
Certificate - Phlebotomy
Austin Peay State University