Raven Thornton
Stone Mountain,GA
Summary
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.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA in Training
Emory Rehabilitation Hospital
01.2018 - 08.2019
- Worked alongside certified nursing assistants to check vitals and tend to patient needs.
- Provided customized care according to the individual health plan.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to the nurse supervisor.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Certified Phlebotomist Technician
Decatur Manor Healthcare
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Adhered to HIPAA standards and maintained patient confidentiality in all interactions.
- Collected blood samples in accordance with laboratory protocols and regulations.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
Phlebotomy Technician
Quest Diagnostics
01.2022 - Current
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Savannah State University
Savannah, GA12.2023
Certificate Program -
Georgia School of Phlebotomy
Atlanta, GASkills
- Specimen Transport
- Data Security
- Supply Requisition and Inventory
- Interval Testing
- Phlebotomy Functions
- Sanitation and Sterilization
- OSHA Regulations
- HIPAA
- Collect Samples
- Drawing Blood
- Secure Biohazards
- Finger Stick Method
- Venipuncture and Capillary Puncture
- Specimen Collection and Storage
Certification
- PT - Phlebotomy Technician
- BLS Provider, American Heart Association - 2021
- National Health Career Association License - CPT
Timeline
Phlebotomy Technician
Quest Diagnostics
01.2022 - Current
Certified Phlebotomist Technician
Decatur Manor Healthcare
08.2019 - 03.2020
CNA in Training
Emory Rehabilitation Hospital
01.2018 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Savannah State University
Certificate Program -
Georgia School of Phlebotomy
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