Rashell Armstrong
West Lafayette
Summary
Accomplished Lead Phlebotomist and Military Engineer with a proven track record at Genesis Healthcare System, showcasing expertise in venipuncture and specimen labeling alongside exceptional leadership and patient care skills. Demonstrated ability to innovate and maintain high standards of safety and confidentiality, significantly enhancing patient trust and operational efficiency.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Phlebotomist
Genesis Healthcare System
05.2023 - Current
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Addressed questions and concerns to educate patients on collection process and procedures.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
- Monitored supply levels and placed orders for laboratory supplies.
- Collected blood samples in accordance with laboratory protocols and regulations.
- Followed established safety protocols and standards to minimize risk of infection and injury.
- Adhered to HIPAA standards and maintained patient confidentiality in all interactions.
- Verified proper storage and transportation of specimens to laboratories.
- Performed venipunctures, finger sticks and heel sticks for both adult and pediatric patients.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Verified patients' identification for proper sample collection.
Military Engineer
WV Army National Guard
09.2010 - Current
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Education
Associate of Applied Science -
Central Ohio Technical College
Coshocton, OH05-2025
No Degree - Medical Coding And Billing Certificate
Belmont College
Saint Clairsville, OH05-2017
Skills
- Venipuncture expertise
- Specimen labeling procedures
- Patient care
- Infection control
- Patient confidentiality
- HIPAA compliance
- Sample and specimen collection
Timeline
Lead Phlebotomist
Genesis Healthcare System
05.2023 - Current
Military Engineer
WV Army National Guard
09.2010 - Current
Associate of Applied Science -
Central Ohio Technical College
No Degree - Medical Coding And Billing Certificate
Belmont College
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