Rhonda Hawley
Spring,TX
Summary
Care-focused Phlebotomist bringing 19-year background in laboratory settings. Accomplished at easing patient anxieties and hitting veins on first attempts. Experienced in skin puncture draws utilizing varied needle gauges and collection techniques tailored to patient need.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomist
Aya Healthcare
07.2023 - Current
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Improved patient comfort by efficiently drawing blood samples using various techniques such as venipuncture and capillary puncture.
- Verified patients' identification for proper sample collection.
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
Lab Assistant
Aya Healthcare
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Set and oversaw quality assurance guidelines for laboratory work.
- Provided support and guidance to junior lab staff.
- Processed patient specimens according to priority and documented results.
- Demonstrated flexibility working in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
- Trained and supervised junior technicians in laboratory protocols.
- Maintained safe, tidy and organized laboratory environment for accurate test results.
- Logged samples correctly into computerized tracking system.
- Managed specimen sample handling, receiving, storage and inventory.
Phlebotomists
Aya Healthcare
03.2022 - 06.2023
- Adhered to HIPAA standards and maintained patient confidentiality in all interactions.
- Verified proper storage and transportation of specimens to laboratories.
- Validated blood and specimen collection orders
- Continually sought opportunities for professional development by attending workshops, conferences, and staying up-to-date on industry best practices in phlebotomy techniques.
Phlebotomist
Aya Healthcare
10.2021 - 03.2022
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Improved patient comfort by efficiently drawing blood samples using various techniques such as venipuncture and capillary puncture.
- Verified patients' identification for proper sample collection.
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
Phlebotomist
LRS Healthcare
06.2021 - 10.2021
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Improved patient comfort by efficiently drawing blood samples using various techniques such as venipuncture and capillary puncture.
- Verified patients' identification for proper sample collection.
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
Education
Dipolma -
Natrona County High School
Casper, WY05.1992
Skills
- Venipuncture
- CPR/AED
- Butterfly needle technique
- Patient confidentiality
- Blood collection techniques
- Geriatric phlebotomy
- Specimen labeling procedures
- Team Leader
- Syringe method
- Biohazard Policy Compliance
- Pediatric phlebotomy
- Blood culture collection
- Order of draw
- Customer Service
- Multitasking Abilities
- Good Telephone Etiquette
Timeline
Phlebotomist
Aya Healthcare
07.2023 - Current
Lab Assistant
Aya Healthcare
06.2022 - 06.2023
Phlebotomists
Aya Healthcare
03.2022 - 06.2023
Phlebotomist
Aya Healthcare
10.2021 - 03.2022
Phlebotomist
LRS Healthcare
06.2021 - 10.2021
Dipolma -
Natrona County High School
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