REBECCA KIRKMAN
PHLEBOTOMIST/SRNA
Owensboro,KY
Summary
Highly-skilled phlebotomist with 10 years of experience in healthcare settings. Provides compassionate and professional care. Proficient in collecting blood specimens and processing for further analysis.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
SRNA /PHLEBOTOMIST
Private Home Health
Owensboro, KY & Newburg, Indiana
05.2010 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Administered prescribed medications under the supervision of a registered nurse, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Facilitated smooth patient transitions from hospital settings to home or long-term care facilities, ensuring continuity of care throughout the process.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
- Promoted infection control practices within the facility by adhering to strict hand hygiene procedures and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
- Assisted in emergency situations under the direction of nursing supervisors or physicians, providing crucial support during life-saving interventions.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Provided support to laboratory staff, facilitating prompt analysis of collected samples for expedited results delivery.
- Assisted in streamlining the specimen processing workflow for increased efficiency and reduced wait times for patients.
- Conducted venipuncture and other CT procedures.
- Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- 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.
- Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness.
Phlebotomy Team Lead
Amphibious Medics
Newburgh, IN
07.2021 - 05.2023
- Coordinated inventory management for necessary supplies, ensuring smooth daily operation without any shortages or delays.
- Ensured proper clinical documentation by meticulously recording all relevant information for each patient encounter.
- Improved patient satisfaction by consistently providing efficient and accurate blood draws.
- Maintained compliance with safety protocols, minimizing workplace accidents and needlestick injuries.
- Implemented quality control measures to ensure accurate results and reduce costly errors in testing procedures.
- Collaborated with laboratory staff to maintain proper specimen handling, storage, and transport procedures, resulting in fewer rejected samples.
- Reduced patient wait times through strategic scheduling and workflow adjustments.
- Conducted venipuncture and other CT procedures.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
- Monitored patients for reactions and verified sample quality.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Collected blood samples in accordance with laboratory protocols and regulations.
- Verified proper storage and transportation of specimens to laboratories.
- Reviewed and processed requisitions for laboratory tests.
- Verified patients' identification for proper sample collection.
- Adhered to HIPAA standards and maintained patient confidentiality in all interactions.
Phlebotomist
Owensboro Health Regional Hospital
Owensboro, KY
10.2015 - 11.2019
- Provided support to laboratory staff, facilitating prompt analysis of collected samples for expedited results delivery.
- Improved patient comfort by efficiently drawing blood samples using various techniques such as venipuncture and capillary puncture.
- Assisted in streamlining the specimen processing workflow for increased efficiency and reduced wait times for patients.
- Played an integral role in managing inventory levels within the department, ordering necessary supplies while minimizing waste to maintain cost-effective operations.
- Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
- Excelled in high-pressure situations, maintaining composure and professionalism during peak hours and emergency scenarios.
- Ensured uninterrupted service by properly maintaining phlebotomy equipment, including centrifuges, needles, and tourniquets.
- Participated in cross-training initiatives, bolstering the overall skill set of the team and promoting a collaborative work environment.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
- Demonstrated adaptability by effectively performing blood draws on diverse patient populations, including pediatric, geriatric, and challenging cases.
- Promoted a positive atmosphere within the phlebotomy department through active participation in team meetings and effective communication with colleagues.
- Supported quality assurance efforts by diligently documenting all relevant information during the collection process, ensuring accurate test results for patients and providers alike.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Owensboro Community And Technical College
Owensboro, KY 05.2001 -
Associate of Applied Science - Phlebotomy & Nursing
Owensboro Community And Technical College
Owensboro, KY 05.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Owensboro High School
Owensboro, KY 05.2001 -
Skills
Infection Control
Paperwork Processing
Medical Testing
Data Entry
Specimen Preparation
Venipuncture
Patient confidentiality
Hemoglobin Testing
Specimen handling
Diagnostic Testing
Venipuncture Expertise
HIPAA Compliance
Recording data
Staff Management
Health Education
Patient support
Sample and specimen collection
Quality control guidelines
Quality Control
Patient Care
Patient preparation
Communication abilities
Specimen labeling procedures
Medical terminology knowledge
Skin puncture
Blood collection techniques
Blood culture collection
Order of draw
Butterfly needle technique
Capillary puncture
Syringe method
Sample Collection
Instrument Sterilization
Customer Service
Patient Monitoring
Timeline
Phlebotomy Team Lead
Amphibious Medics
07.2021 - 05.2023
Phlebotomist
Owensboro Health Regional Hospital
10.2015 - 11.2019
SRNA /PHLEBOTOMIST
Private Home Health
05.2010 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Owensboro Community And Technical College
05.2001 -
Associate of Applied Science - Phlebotomy & Nursing
Owensboro Community And Technical College
05.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Owensboro High School
05.2001 -