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Qiana Alexander

PHOENIX,IL

Summary

Highly-skilled phlebotomist with 23 years of experience in healthcare settings. Provides compassionate and professional care. Proficient in collecting blood specimens and processing for further analysis. Care-focused Phlebotomist bringing 23-year background in laboratory settings. Accomplished at easing patient anxieties and hitting veins on first attempts. Experienced in skin puncture draws utilizing varied needle gauges and collection techniques tailored to patient need. Veteran Phlebotomist with proven track record of excellence working in clinic and mobile settings. Expert in all aspects of venipuncture with success in working with difficult or needle-adverse individuals. Certified Phlebotomist well versed in venipuncture, capillary puncture and special collection procedures. Detail-oriented and committed to maintaining highest quality control and patient care standards. Adept in variety of software applications for EMR maintenance. Competent Phlebotomy Technician with 23 years of experience working in high-volume, fast-paced hospital settings. Highly knowledgeable in routine blood drawing procedures and using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles. Committed to maintaining highest quality standards when collecting, labeling and processing samples and specimens. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Phlebotomist

NORTHWESTERN MEDICINE
05.2017 - 11.2023
  • Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
  • Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
  • Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
  • Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
  • Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
  • Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
  • Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.

Phlebotomist

Jackson Park Hospital
09.2016 - 05.2017
  • Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
  • Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
  • Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
  • Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
  • Addressed questions and concerns to educate patients on collection process and procedures.
  • Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
  • Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
  • Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.

Education

No Degree - Phlebotomy

RICHARD J DALEY COLLEGE
Chicago, IL
07.2000

GED -

G.E.D ASSOCIATES
New York, NY
11.1999

Skills

  • Infection Control
  • Patient Confidentiality
  • Medical Testing
  • Venipuncture
  • Specimen Preparation
  • Paperwork Processing
  • Data Entry
  • Patient Care
  • Specimen Labeling Procedures
  • Sample and Specimen Collection
  • Quality Control Guidelines
  • Professional demeanor
  • Proper labeling
  • Blood culture collection
  • Skin puncture
  • Continuous learning
  • Butterfly needle technique
  • Attention to detail
  • Blood collection techniques
  • Geriatric phlebotomy

Timeline

Phlebotomist

NORTHWESTERN MEDICINE
05.2017 - 11.2023

Phlebotomist

Jackson Park Hospital
09.2016 - 05.2017

No Degree - Phlebotomy

RICHARD J DALEY COLLEGE

GED -

G.E.D ASSOCIATES
Qiana Alexander