Penelope Bean
Vero Beach,FL
Summary
Seeking to establish a responsible and challenging position as a phlebotomy leader utilizing my vast knowledge and experience in a facility where growth and opportunities are constantly offered.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomist
Sebastian River Medical Center
Sebastian, FL
01.2019 - Current
- Obtain, process, and deliver patients' blood samples to the laboratory
- Perform phlebotomy to collect blood and label all collected specimens, accurately
- Respond to all emergency codes of the hospital, promptly
- Regularly assist in ER when they are unable to obtain blood samples.
Phlebotomist / Lab Assistant
Dynix Diagnostix
Ft. Pierce, FL
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Received laboratory specimens into the laboratory information system
- Labelled specimens and aliquots according to established protocols and according to testing ordered
- Performed phlebotomy procedures on an as needed basis
- Prepared hormone extractions for testing on LCMS instruments
- Prepared urine samples for LCMS toxicology testing
- Prepared QC and reagents for LCMS department
Phlebotomist / Lab Assistant
Colonial Family Practice
Sumter, SC
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Performed phlebotomy procedures on patients of all ages, collected urine samples, and nasal and throat cultures from outpatients
- Performed waived testing, to include; urinalysis, rapid strep, rapid flu, mono, fecal occult blood, and trichomonas
- Verified and entered patient information
- Handled phone calls from patients, doctors, and other medical facilities.
Phlebotomy Coordinator
Newton Wellesley Hospital
Newton, MA
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Coordinated functions and activities for on campus and off site phlebotomy staff
- Established daily work schedules according to operational needs
- Provided oversight of staff to ensure compliance with established hospital and departmental policies, procedures and objectives, including all safety, environmental and infection control protocols
- Performed preliminary investigation of problems and offered solutions to prevent or minimize recurrence
- Participated in activities relating to customer satisfaction and organizational excellence
- Provided training and ongoing continuing education for employees.
Phlebotomist
East Side Clinical Laboratory
Greenville, RI
01.2005 - 01.2011
- Performed phlebotomy procedures on patients of all ages, collected urine samples, and nasal and throat cultures for a high volume outpatient facility
- Verified and entered patient information
- Prepared and organized patient specimens for testing
- Handled phone calls from patients, doctors, and other medical facilities
- Trained new phlebotomists as necessary.
Phlebotomist
Roger Williams Medical Center
Providence, RI
01.2000 - 01.2005
- Performed phlebotomy procedures for in-patients, out-patients, nursing home facilities, group home facilities, colleges, health fairs, and home draws
- Verified and entered patient information.
Medical Laboratory Technician
United States Air Force
Dyess AFB, TX
01.1994 - 01.1998
- Responsible for ensuring the integrity and running of specimens in all areas of the lab to include hematology, serology, urinalysis, chemistry, special chemistry, reference, blood bank, and microbiology
- Responsible for correctly performing phlebotomies as needed
- Performed maintenance and quality control on analyzers as needed.
Education
Skills
- Over 24 years of phlebotomy experience
- Deep understanding of specimen collection and testing requirements as well as specimen rejection criteria
- Three years of experience as a medical laboratory generalist
- Two years of experience in phlebotomy management
- Outstanding customer service skills
- Excellent leadership skills
- Extensive knowledge of compliance and safety, medical terminology, medical billing, data entry, and documentation of records
Timeline
Phlebotomist
Sebastian River Medical Center
01.2019 - Current
Phlebotomist / Lab Assistant
Dynix Diagnostix
01.2018 - 01.2019
Phlebotomist / Lab Assistant
Colonial Family Practice
01.2015 - 01.2016
Phlebotomy Coordinator
Newton Wellesley Hospital
01.2011 - 01.2014
Phlebotomist
East Side Clinical Laboratory
01.2005 - 01.2011
Phlebotomist
Roger Williams Medical Center
01.2000 - 01.2005
Medical Laboratory Technician
United States Air Force
01.1994 - 01.1998
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