Pamela Wicker
Raleigh,NC
Summary
I'm a Patient Care Technician with 20+ years of experience in clerical and clinical areas at a fast-paced hospital environment. I have just recently obtained my certification as a Phlebotomist(2022)and looking forward to expanding on these skills. I’m a very reliable employee and coworker who believes in teamwork.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Phlebotomist
UNC Rex Hospital
Raleigh, NC
07.2023 - Current
- Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Demonstrated adaptability by effectively performing blood draws on diverse patient populations, including pediatric, geriatric, and challenging cases.
Phlebotomist
Forsyth Medical Center Novant Health
Winston-Salem, NC
09.2022 - 08.2023
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Assisted in training and onboarding new phlebotomists.
- Verified patients' identification for proper sample collection.
Nurse Tech/ Nurse Secretary
Moses Cone Hospital
Greensboro, NC
01.2019 - Current
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Aided patients with personal hygiene by giving baths, dressing and assisting in feeding.
- Utilize charting system to record patient’s vitals.
Education
Phlebotomy Technician - Phlebotomy
Guilford Technical Community College
Jamestown, NC11.2021
Patient Care Technician Certificate -
Georgia Medical Institute
Atlanta, GA2000
High School Diploma -
Booker T. Washington High School
Atlanta, Ga06.1995
Skills
Venipuncture
Order of draw
Specimen handling
Sample and specimen collection
Butterfly needle technique
HIPAA Compliance
Patient confidentiality
Blood collection techniques
Specimen labeling procedures
Blood culture collection
Capillary puncture
Data Entry
Specimen Preparation
Medical terminology knowledge
Pediatric phlebotomy
Recording data
Syringe method
Geriatric phlebotomy
Certification
- PT - Phlebotomy Technician
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
- CPR Certified
Timeline
Phlebotomist
UNC Rex Hospital
07.2023 - Current
Phlebotomist
Forsyth Medical Center Novant Health
09.2022 - 08.2023
Nurse Tech/ Nurse Secretary
Moses Cone Hospital
01.2019 - Current
Phlebotomy Technician - Phlebotomy
Guilford Technical Community College
Patient Care Technician Certificate -
Georgia Medical Institute
High School Diploma -
Booker T. Washington High School