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Raqia Bazemore

Baltimore,MD

Summary

Highly skilled Phlebotomist possessing relevant experience in fast-paced healthcare environments. Strong abilities in patient care, quality control and data management make for efficient and safe blood collection procedures. Demonstrated skills in building rapport with diverse patients, ensuring comfort during venipuncture processes. Previous roles have resulted in increased efficiency and improved patient satisfaction rates.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Phlebotomist III Floater

Quest Diagnostics
Glen Burnie, MD
06.2024 - Current
  • Assisted in the training and mentoring of new phlebotomy staff.
  • Performed centrifugation and specimen aliquoting for sample preparation.
  • Processed samples accurately and efficiently.
  • Counseled patients to ease fears, explain procedures, and enhance cooperation during blood draws.
  • Ensured compliance with federal regulations governing laboratory procedures.
  • Verified patient information prior to specimen collection.

Phlebotomist

Meritus Medical Center
Hagerstown, MD
04.2023 - 01.2024
  • Responded quickly and effectively to emergency situations.
  • Enforced infection control and sharps disposal procedures to protect patients, co-workers and self.
  • Prepared and packaged specimens for courier transport.
  • Assisted in the preparation of laboratory specimens for analysis and testing.

Phlebotomist

Johns Hospkins Hospital
Baltimore, MD
06.2021 - 01.2023
  • Verified patient information prior to specimen collection.
  • Documented patient information into electronic medical records system.
  • Observed patient for unusual reactions or events to take appropriate action under established guidelines.
  • Ensured compliance with federal regulations governing laboratory procedures.
  • Identified best veins for intravenous lines and blood draws, avoiding unnecessary pokes.

Caregiver

Future Care Irvington
Baltimore, MD
06.2018 - 01.2020
  • Educated families on available resources within the community that can assist them in caring for their loved ones.
  • Communicated effectively with family members on progress of client's health condition.
  • Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse, and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
  • Assisted elderly clients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming and meal preparation.

Education

High School Diploma -

Franklin Highschool
Reisterstown, MD
06-2018

Some College (No Degree) - Nursing

CCBC Essex
Essex, MD

Skills

  • Patient interaction
  • Specimen processing
  • Infection control
  • Emergency response
  • Electronic medical records
  • Centrifugation techniques
  • Data entry
  • Effective communication
  • Team collaboration

Timeline

Phlebotomist III Floater

Quest Diagnostics
06.2024 - Current

Phlebotomist

Meritus Medical Center
04.2023 - 01.2024

Phlebotomist

Johns Hospkins Hospital
06.2021 - 01.2023

Caregiver

Future Care Irvington
06.2018 - 01.2020

High School Diploma -

Franklin Highschool

Some College (No Degree) - Nursing

CCBC Essex

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