Patricia Pittman
Rocky Mount,United States
Summary
Skillful Phlebotomy Technician with 35 years of experience and advanced training in therapeutic venipuncture. Focused professional successful in consistently meeting collection targets while advancing organizational mission. Comfortable operating within high-volume collection scenarios. Experienced Phlebotomist bringing 35 years of experience. Expert in venipuncture, capillary puncture and special collections. Skilled in accurately collecting specimens for quick testing and diagnostic turnaround. Team-oriented in training clinical staff on proper venipuncture techniques. I am
ASPT :Certified Phlebotomy technician
CPR CERTIFIED
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomist Technician
UNC Nash Health Care Systems
Rocky Mount, NC
08.1989 - 01.2025
- Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles.
- Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date and patient name.
- Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier and station.
- Counseled patients to ease fears, explain procedures and enhance cooperation during blood draws.
- Coordinated workflow based on stat, schedule, or outpatient needs.
- Enforced infection control and sharps disposal procedures to protect patients, co-workers and self.
- Verified collection orders and communicated discrepancies to nurses.
- Conducted bleeding time tests and updated results into paper or electronic charts.
- Obtained blood samples for medical testing and transfusion through venipuncture or capillary puncture.
- Coordinated in-office and off-site testing for high volume of daily patient samples.
- Collected specimens for drug screens, paternity tests and alcohol tests.
- Identified patients using proper procedures prior to specimen collection.
- Interviewed patients and documented details to update and file paperwork.
- Utilized calm and friendly demeanor to increase patient comfort and alleviate anxiety.
- Labeled patient samples, double-checking information for accuracy.
- Disposed of used needles in sharps containers to avoid accidental needlesticks.
- Sanitized work area after every patient to prevent contamination and spread of disease.
- Interviewed patients to verify test requisitions and patient identity.
- Collected blood samples from 52 individuals per day, maintaining consistent patient flow.
Education
High School Diploma -
Rocky Mount High School
Rocky Mount, NC06.1985
Skills
- Data entry
- Biohazard waste disposal
- Manual and finger dexterity
- Tracking specimens
- Sharps disposal
- HIPAA
- Quality control
- Therapeutic phlebotomy
- Sanitation and sterilization
- Drawing blood
- Proper storage procedures
- Troubleshooting
- Computer skills
- Work ethic
- PPE use
- Leadership
- Conflict resolution
Timeline
Phlebotomist Technician
UNC Nash Health Care Systems
08.1989 - 01.2025
High School Diploma -
Rocky Mount High School