Rekeitta Holmes
Kenner,LA
Summary
Veteran Phlebotomist with proven track record of excellence working in clinic and mobile settings. Expert in all aspects of venipuncture with success in working with difficult or needle-adverse individuals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Phlebotomist
AMN Healthcare/ UTSW
Dallas, TX
07.2021 - 06.2022
- 751 bed hospital
- Responsible for obtaining/collecting lab specimens for morning run
- Verifies patient by reading patient identification
- Perform capillary sticks
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe or butterfly venipuncture methods.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
Travel Phlebotomist
AMN Healthcare / AdventHealth Waterman Hospital
Tavares, FL
02.2021 - 06.2021
- Collecting lab specimens for lab testing
- Verifies test requisitions by comparing information with nursing station log; bringing discrepancies to attention of unit personnel
- Verifies patient by reading patient identification
- Obtains blood specimens by performing venipuncture and finger-sticks.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- 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.
Travel Phlebotomist
AMN Healthcare /AdventHealth Centre Care
Maitland, FL
08.2020 - 02.2021
- Outpatient lab
- Collecting lab specimens for lab testing/ COViD-19 PCR test
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
Medical Assistant/Phlebotomist
Niceville Urgent Care
Niceville, FL
06.2019 - 08.2020
- Assessing walk-in patients suffering from an acute illness or injury
- Ability to function in a fast-paced environment
- Collect specimens for lab testing
- Collect data concerning previous medical and surgical history
- Document in EMR Measure patient vital signs (pulse, blood pressure & temperature) height and weight
- Perform in-office lab testing
- Change dressings
- Administer oral and injectable medications COViD testing (PCR swab and antibodies)
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
Phlebotomist
ProHealth
Crestview, FL
07.2017 - 08.2020
- Administration of B12/Lipo injections & Immunizations
- Perform venipuncture and finger sticks in office and on-site
- Specimen collection
- Drug testing in office and on-site
- DNA Testing
- Alcohol saliva testing
- DOT & Hair Collection certified
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
Fort Walton Beach Med. Ctr
Fort Walton Beach, FL
01.2016 - 05.2016
- Verifies test requisitions by comparing information with nursing station log; bringing discrepancies to the attention of unit personnel
- Verifies patient by reading patient identification
- Obtains blood specimens by performing venipuncture and finger-sticks
- Maintains specimen integrity by using aseptic technique, following department procedures; observing isolation procedures
- Skilled in pediatrics
- Care
Medical Assistant/ Allergy Shot Nurse
SouthCoast Allergy
Niceville, FL
12.2014 - 01.2016
- Patient Triage/ Vital signs
- Administering Immunotherapy and other injections as needed
- Medical Records/Prior Authorizations
- Food, Inhalant, and Skin Patch testing
- Medical supply ordering/Inventory
- Breathing Treatments/ Pulmonary Function test
Clinical Coordinator
Advanced Dermatology
Miramar Beach, FL
06.2013 - 12.2014
- Coordinating information and actions related to patient care and services
- Scheduling, cancelling, rescheduling pts appointments and/or consults
- Assisting physician in surgeries, minor and cosmetic procedures
- Skillful knowledge in lasers such as: CO2, Hair Removal, Exilis, Picosure and Excel
Medical Assistant
Gulf Coast Dermatology
Santa Rosa Beach, FL
09.2011 - 05.2013
- Authorized drug refills and provided detail prescription information to pharmacies
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care
- Skillfully performed suture removals and wound care on patients of all ages
- Assisted physician with Mohs Surgery, biopsies, and cosmetic procedures.
Medical Assistant
PSA, Pediatric Services America
Fort Walton Beach, FL
08.2010 - 12.2011
- Responsible for providing first aid/ medical care to elementary school students
- Tested and recorded blood glucose levels
- Monitored expiration of medical supplies and administering medications.
Resident Care Associate
Belvedere Commons
Fort Walton Beach, FL
08.2009 - 04.2010
- Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming and feeding
- Assisted with transferring residents in and out of wheelchairs and adaptive equipment
- Answered call lights and aided in patient comfort and safety by adjusting beds, bed rails, lights
- Administering of medications.
Medical Assistant
Okaloosa Walton Urology
Crestview, FL
03.2006 - 04.2008
- Responsible for the sterilizing and cleaning of instruments and preparation of treatment rooms for patients
- Gave treatment and injections to patients’ and also performed the routine test in laboratory, phlebotomy, and catheter removal/placement
- Assisted and observed urologists with patient care procedures that included cystoscopy, prostate biopsies, and vasectomies.
Education
La Nationally Certified Phlebotomist BLS/CPR certified -
Medical Assistant Diploma -
Eastern College
Skills
- Skills Highlights
- Excellent problem solver
- Resourceful and reliable
- Venipuncture/blood draw expert
- Patient safety
- Team player with positive attitude
- Medical Terminology
- Electronic Medical Record Software
Certification
- CPT - Certified Phlebotomy Technician
- IV Therapy, Northwest Phlebotomy School - 02/06/2022
Timeline
Travel Phlebotomist
AMN Healthcare/ UTSW
07.2021 - 06.2022
Travel Phlebotomist
AMN Healthcare / AdventHealth Waterman Hospital
02.2021 - 06.2021
Travel Phlebotomist
AMN Healthcare /AdventHealth Centre Care
08.2020 - 02.2021
Medical Assistant/Phlebotomist
Niceville Urgent Care
06.2019 - 08.2020
Phlebotomist
ProHealth
07.2017 - 08.2020
Fort Walton Beach Med. Ctr
01.2016 - 05.2016
Medical Assistant/ Allergy Shot Nurse
SouthCoast Allergy
12.2014 - 01.2016
Clinical Coordinator
Advanced Dermatology
06.2013 - 12.2014
Medical Assistant
Gulf Coast Dermatology
09.2011 - 05.2013
Medical Assistant
PSA, Pediatric Services America
08.2010 - 12.2011
Resident Care Associate
Belvedere Commons
08.2009 - 04.2010
Medical Assistant
Okaloosa Walton Urology
03.2006 - 04.2008
La Nationally Certified Phlebotomist BLS/CPR certified -
Medical Assistant Diploma -
Eastern College
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