Patricia Wayner - Pipines
Jamesville,NY
Summary
Focused Phlebotomist offering 20 years of experience and expertise in performing venipuncture on newborn to geriatric patients. Accomplished in quickly building rapport with patients with excellent bedside manner and proficiency in easing patients' anxiety. Committed to maintaining highest standards of safety and quality control. Dependable phlebotomist effective in managing operations. Successful in encouraging team members to work efficiently and meet production targets. Well-organized, self-motivated and knowledgeable about successful strategies for managing fast-paced work.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomist Technician
Laboratory Alliance Of Central New York
11.2019 - 06.2023
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear, or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Traveled to affiliated nursing homes in the area to perform venipunctures.
Phlebotomist
Nephrology Associates Of Syracuse
05.2017 - 09.2019
- Participated in continuing education programs to stay up to date on new technologies and procedures.
- Responsible for 5 Satellite offices , Processing paperwork , obtaining specimens and processing for Transporting back to main Lab
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Verified patients' identification for proper sample collection.
- Provided guidance and support to laboratory personnel.
- Monitored supply levels and placed orders for laboratory supplies.
- Reviewed and processed requisitions for laboratory tests.
- Verified proper storage and transportation of specimens to laboratories.
Life Insurance Examiner
Exam One - Quest Company
02.2014 - 05.2019
- Delivered exceptional customer service to policyholders by communicating important information and patiently listening to issues.
- Examined claims forms and other records to determine insurance coverage.
- Read over insurance policies to ascertain levels of coverage and determine whether claims would receive approvals or denials.
- Conducted day-to-day administrative tasks to maintain information files and process paperwork.
- Obtained Blood , Urine , and Saliva Samples for proper agency's
- CSX - Random Alcohol Testing on Drivers
Phlebotomist Technician
Crouse Hospital
10.2005 - 01.2014
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling specimens for transport.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
- Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses, or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Addressed questions and concerns to educate patients on collection process and procedures.
- Performed venipunctures, finger sticks and heel sticks for both adult and pediatric patients. PKU @ NICU
- Adhered to HIPAA standards and maintained patient confidentiality in all interactions.
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
Education
Phlebotomist Certificate -
Onondaga-Cortland-Madison BOCES
Liverpool, NY05.2002
No Degree - Clinical Psychology
Cazenovia College
Cazenovia, NY2001
High School Diploma -
Cazenovia High School
Cazenovia, NY06.1987
Skills
Certified Phlebotomist with over 20 years Experience performing precise venipunctures raging from Newborn NICU - Geriatric Patients Skilled in Specimen Preparation, Transportation & storage procedures with a demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology & infection control
With excellent patient relation's and Known for having a gentle touch and the ability to alleviate patients anxieties
Timeline
Phlebotomist Technician
Laboratory Alliance Of Central New York
11.2019 - 06.2023
Phlebotomist
Nephrology Associates Of Syracuse
05.2017 - 09.2019
Life Insurance Examiner
Exam One - Quest Company
02.2014 - 05.2019
Phlebotomist Technician
Crouse Hospital
10.2005 - 01.2014
Phlebotomist Certificate -
Onondaga-Cortland-Madison BOCES
No Degree - Clinical Psychology
Cazenovia College
High School Diploma -
Cazenovia High School
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