Ousha Bailey
St Louis,MO
Summary
Experienced and compassionate phlebotomist with over 7 years in hospital and out-patient settings; as well as, dedicated Certified Medication Technician committed to teamwork and continuous learning in fast-paced settings. I am seeking to bring strong technical skills, efficiency, and a patient-centered approach to a team-focused healthcare environment
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Medication Technician
Lansdowne Rehabilitation Center
08.2021 - Current
- Administered medications accurately to residents, ensuring compliance with healthcare protocols.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Assisted in feeding residents along with other daily living skills
- Maintained accurate medication records and documentation for audits.
- Trained new staff on medication administration procedures and safety protocols.
- Maintained accurate records of dispensed medications, ensuring timely refills and proper disposal of expired or unused medications.
- Rounds every 2 hours
- Re-ordered prescribed medications for residents as needed.
PSR II
Quest Diagnostics
05.2022 - 07.2025
- Self-motivated; Greeted patients with friendly smile and great customer service
- Drew blood by venipuncture in and out-patient setting using 21-25 gauge needles.
- Prepared specimen bags for couriers to pick up throughout the day to take to main lab to be processed
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment drawing 30+ patients daily
- Pulled order from Quanum software placed by healthcare providers
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Ordered and stocked supplies when needed
- Followed infection control protocols, including proper disposal of sharps and biohazard materials.
- Processed payments electronically
- Maintained patient confidentiality and complied with OSHA standards and universal precautions
- Operated centrifuge machines to spin down specimens as needed
- Helped patients feel at ease, especially thos who were anxious, elderly, children, OR had special needs
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
Lab Associate III
BJC
08.2019 - 12.2022
- Accuratly labeled, documented, and prepared specimens for transport to the lab
- Collected blood specimens using proper techniques and equipment( vacutainers, butterflies, lancets)
- Confirmed patient information using two identifiers to ensure accurate specimen labeling.
- Performed Eletrocardiogram on patients when ordered by physician.
- Floated throughout all BJC/WashU campus in CWE
- Trained co-workers the different procedures at WashU Infectious Disease lab.
- Worked COVID Ctr at WashU drawing lab in the beginning of the pandemic.
- Worked independently drawing 25+ patients daily
- Pulled orders from Epic production software that where placed by medical providers
- Followed infection control protocols, including proper disposal of sharps and bio-hazard material
Lab Associate I
SSM St. Clare Hospital
11.2017 - 12.2019
- Conducted laboratory tests and analyses to support patient diagnoses and treatment plans.
- Confirmed patient identity using wristbands and verbal confirmation, following hospital protocol and patient safety standards.
- Explained procedures to patients, reduced anxiety, and handled patients with compassion and professionalism.
- Stocked phlebotomy carts, maintained cleanliness, and ensured equipment like tourniquets, tubes, and barcode scanners were functional.
- Conducted venipunctures for inpatients, outpatients on each floor where needed to draw blood including Emergency Room and those in critical care units.
- Prioritized and responded quickly to urgent and time-sensitive blood draw orders; including trauma and code situations.
- Followed standard precautions, including PPE use, hand hygiene, and proper disposal of bio-hazardous materials
Education
Phlebotomy Certification - Phlebotomy
Healthcare Education, LLC
St. Louis, MO04-2017
Medication Technician Certificate - Nursing
Healthcare Education, LLC
St Louis, MO05-2012
High School Diploma -
North Technical High
St. Louis, MO06-1998
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Dressing assistance
- Feeding assistance
- Drug interaction awareness
- Safety management
- Daily living assistance
- Patient observation
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Specimen collection
- Medication administration
- Healthcare regulations
- Distribution recordkeeping
- Walking rounds
- Certified phlebotomy technician
- Willingness to learn
- Calm under stress
- CPR certification
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Vital signs
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Active listening
Timeline
PSR II
Quest Diagnostics
05.2022 - 07.2025
Certified Medication Technician
Lansdowne Rehabilitation Center
08.2021 - Current
Lab Associate III
BJC
08.2019 - 12.2022
Lab Associate I
SSM St. Clare Hospital
11.2017 - 12.2019
Phlebotomy Certification - Phlebotomy
Healthcare Education, LLC
Medication Technician Certificate - Nursing
Healthcare Education, LLC
High School Diploma -
North Technical High