Ranesley Kozma
Georgetown,SC
Summary
I have a lot of experience in a hospital setting, I’ve worked at a hospital for two years. My experience ranges from newborns to senior citizens. I am well rounded and eager to learn and expand my experience in the healthcare field. My patients are my passion and patient care is my priority. I am a self driven person, very motivated and positive. I am CPR certified as well as certified in phlebotomy. I did a semester in nursing school at Horry Georgetown Technical College and plan to go back to finish my degree.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Phlebotomy Technician
Tidelands Health
Georgetown, SC
03.2022 - Current
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing efficient, accurate, and timely blood draws.
- Enhanced laboratory efficiency through proper specimen handling and labeling procedures.
- Ensured patient safety by adhering to strict infection control protocols during all phlebotomy procedures.
- Streamlined the blood collection process through proficient venipuncture and capillary puncture techniques.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in identifying patients and matching them with their corresponding lab orders.
- Reduced patient anxiety by using effective communication skills and demonstrating empathy during blood draws.
- Collaborated with clinical staff to ensure appropriate specimen collection for various diagnostic tests.
- Upheld compliance with regulatory standards through meticulous record-keeping and documentation of collected specimens.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by fostering strong relationships with both colleagues and patients.
- Supported laboratory operations by maintaining clean, organized, and well-stocked work areas for optimal efficiency.
- Demonstrated adaptability in performing both routine blood collections as well as more specialized collections such as therapeutic phlebotomy or difficult-to-draw patients.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Logged patient information and recorded results into system.
- Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear, or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
Education
Nursing
Horry-Georgetown Technical College
Conway, SCSkills
- Patient Flow Management
- Biohazard Disposal
- Supply Restocking
- Documentation Management
- Infection Control
- Venipuncture
- Health Education
- Specimen Handling
- Specimen Labeling Procedures
- Patient Confidentiality
- Data Entry
- Hemoglobin Testing
- Patient Preparation
- HIPAA
- Pediatric phlebotomy
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Stress management
- Capillary puncture
- Record keeping
- Problem-solving abilities
- Medical terminology
- Customer service
- Empathy and compassion
- Anatomy knowledge
- Paperwork Processing
- Patient Care
- Communication Abilities
Certification
CPR Certification
NHA Phlebotomy Certification
Timeline
Phlebotomy Technician
Tidelands Health
03.2022 - Current
Nursing
Horry-Georgetown Technical College