Quanesha Smith
Adel,GA
Summary
Competent Phlebotomy Technician with 7 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. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Phlebotomist
North Shore Medical Labs
2023.03 - Current
- Assisted in streamlining the specimen processing workflow for increased efficiency and reduced wait times for patients.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Reviewed and processed requisitions for laboratory tests.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
- Assisted in training and onboarding new phlebotomists.
- Increased patient satisfaction rates through consistent delivery of professional phlebotomy services tailored to individual needs.
Phlebotomist Technician
Grifols Biomat USA
2021.08 - 2023.03
- Adhered to HIPAA standards and maintained patient confidentiality in all interactions.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Followed established safety protocols and standards to minimize risk of infection and injury.
- Assisted in training new phlebotomists, sharing expertise on proper technique and safety protocols.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
Phlebotomy Team Lead
South Georgia Medical Center
2017.08 - 2021.08
- Enhanced team morale with effective communication and proactive problem-solving strategies.
- Provided guidance and support to laboratory personnel.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations for team members, providing constructive feedback for continuous improvement.
- Verified patients' identification for proper sample collection.
- Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses, or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.
- Collaborated with laboratory staff to maintain proper specimen handling, storage, and transport procedures, resulting in fewer rejected samples.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Improved patient satisfaction by consistently providing efficient and accurate blood draws.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Tift Regional Medical Center
2015.08 - 2017.08
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
Education
No Degree - Healthcare Assistant
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
Valdosta, GA12.2014
High School Diploma -
Cook High School
Adel, GA05.2009
Skills
- Butterfly Venipuncture
- Team Leader
- Patient Care
- Order of draw
- Blood collection techniques
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
Certification
- PT - Phlebotomy Technician
Timeline
Phlebotomist
North Shore Medical Labs
2023.03 - Current
Phlebotomist Technician
Grifols Biomat USA
2021.08 - 2023.03
Phlebotomy Team Lead
South Georgia Medical Center
2017.08 - 2021.08
Certified Nursing Assistant
Tift Regional Medical Center
2015.08 - 2017.08
No Degree - Healthcare Assistant
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
High School Diploma -
Cook High School
- PT - Phlebotomy Technician
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