Petrinella Brown-Smith
Watertown
Summary
Competent Phlebotomy Technician with years of experience working in high-volume, fast-paced hospital settings. Highly knowledgeable in routine blood drawing procedures using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles. Committed to maintaining highest quality standards with patient care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PCA
Yale New Haven Health
05.2025 - Current
- Provided compassionate patient care and support in daily activities.
- Assisted nursing staff with patient monitoring and vital signs collection.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records and care procedures.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering trust and rapport.
PCA
Long Island Jewish Medical Center
01.2021 - 01.2025
- Trained new staff on best practices for patient assistance and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient comfort and safety.
- Performed vitals signs and charting
CNA
Parker Jewish Institute
04.2019 - 09.2021
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs, reporting changes to nursing staff promptly.
CNA
Elmhurst Care center
08.2016 - 02.2019
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
New York Institute of Health
CNA Cert. -
New York Institute of Health
Skills
- Sample and specimen collection
- Venipuncture
- Specimen handling
- Behavioral management
- Emotional support
- Vital signs monitoring
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
- BLS- AHA
- PT - Phlebotomy Technician
QUALIFICATIONS
- EKG
- Phlebotomy
- Strong ability to learn new tasks and make decisions easily
- Excellent listening skills and eye-hand coordination
- Motivate patients to follow prescribed medications
- Prepare and serve meal
- CPR Certified
- Current Driver’s License
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
PCA
Yale New Haven Health
05.2025 - Current
PCA
Long Island Jewish Medical Center
01.2021 - 01.2025
CNA
Parker Jewish Institute
04.2019 - 09.2021
CNA
Elmhurst Care center
08.2016 - 02.2019
High School Diploma -
New York Institute of Health
CNA Cert. -
New York Institute of Health