Robyn Langone-Forbes
Massapequa,NY
Summary
Dynamic Certified Phlebotomist Technician with extensive experience at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, demonstrating proficiency in venipuncture and specimen processing to optimize laboratory efficiency and minimize errors.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Phlebotomist Technician
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Chemotherapy Unit
09.2021 - Current
- Drawing Blood
- Vitals
- EKG's
- Assist In Bone Marrow procedures
- BLS Certified
- Support Nursing Team
- Enhanced laboratory efficiency by properly labeling and processing collected specimens for testing.
- Upheld strict adherence to HIPAA regulations, maintaining the confidentiality of sensitive patient information at all times.
- Reduced specimen collection errors with thorough patient verification and accurate order interpretation.
- Kept work area clean and organized, adhering to strict standards for sanitation and infection prevention.
- Increased patient comfort during blood draws by utilizing effective communication skills and gentle techniques.
- Accurately documented relevant information within electronic health records systems, contributing towards smooth clinical workflow.
- Supervised inventory management, ensuring adequate stock of supplies for seamless daily operations.
- Contributed to a positive workplace culture through teamwork, professionalism, and a strong work ethic.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Assisted in training new phlebotomists, leading to increased staff proficiency and overall team performance.
Certified Phlebotomy Team Lead
Enzo Clinical Labs
11.2018 - Current
- Drawing blood from all ages
- Accessioning
- Stocking rooms
- Place orders
- Bagging blood
- Recording temperatures
- Blood cultures
- Breath tests maintaining HIPAA compliance
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Medical Assistant
Oncology a Division of Prohealth
New Hyde Park, NY
12.2014 - 10.2018
- Obtained blood specimens via venipuncture and finger sticks.
- Executed CBC using Micro 60 and Pentra 60, recording results accurately.
- Accessioned blood samples through LabGen program for efficient tracking.
- Assisted in bone marrow procedures and staining to ensure quality results.
- Escorted patients into examination rooms, confirmed identity, and recorded vital signs.
- Managed equipment maintenance, supply orders, and inventory control effectively.
- Maintained log books for temperature, refrigerator, and centrifuge monitoring.
- Reported any abnormal results or trends to supervisor or laboratory manager.
- Prepared specimens for transport to external laboratories.
Phlebotomist
Island Cardiac Specialists
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Obtain blood specimen by venipuncture and finger sticks
- Run CBC in Cell-dyn 1800
- Preformed urine culture, blood culture, Guaiac testing, Coumadin level
- Accession blood LabDaq and Harvest
- Confirm name and DOB, take all vitals
- Educate patients on health tips for specified reasons
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
- Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
Medical Assistant/Laboratory Phlebotomist
South Shore Hematology/Oncology
01.2003 - 01.2011
- Obtain a blood specimen by venipuncture and finger sticks.
- Confirm the name and date of birth, and take all vitals.
- Set up and assist with the bone marrow procedure and staining.
- Preformed urine culture, blood culture, Guaiac testing, and Coumadin level.
- Administer Aranesp, Procrit, and B12.
- Performed phlebotomies.
- Run CBC in Cell-Dyn 1800.
- Prepare and stain blood smears.
- Handled physicians' phone calls and messages.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Provided assistance to medical staff in performing minor surgical procedures.
Education
Medical Assistant Certificate - Medical Assisting
Ultrasound Diagnostics
Glen Cove, NY01-1998
Phlebotomy Certification - Phlebotomy
National Phlebotomy Assoc
National Phlebotomy Assoc. (NPA)01-1996
High School Diploma -
GED
New York, NY06-1994
Skills
- Healthcare records organization
- Experience with EMR implementation
- Hospital experience
- Venipuncture expertise
- Patient care
- Specimen collection and processing
- Experience administering injections
- Venipuncture
- Service excellence
- Medical terminology
- Laboratory experience
- Prioritization expertise
- ORGANIZATION SKILLS
- Medical office experience
- Clinical laboratory experience
- Think and solve problems quickly on your feet and under pressure
- Vital signs
- HIPAA
- Order of draw
- Venipuncture technique
- Blood culture collection
- Specimen labeling
- Capillary puncture
- Patient preparation
- Pediatric phlebotomy
- Geriatric phlebotomy
- Equipment sterilization
- Anatomy
- Proper tourniquet application
- Blood collection
- Patient identification
- Glucose testing
- Blood smear preparation
- Needle selection
- Patient care
- Sample and specimen collection
- Specimen labeling procedures
- Patient confidentiality
- HIPAA compliance
- Data entry
- Specimen handling
- Health and safety
- Technical troubleshooting
- Quality control
- Staff management
- Paperwork processing
- Quality assurance
- Recording data
- Emergency response training
- Specimen preparation
- Patient assessment
- Medical records maintenance
- Hemoglobin testing
- Medical records review
- Medical records handling
- Therapeutic phlebotomy
- Specimen collection and storage
- EMR recordkeeping
- Proper labeling
Certification
- Phlebotomist, 07/01/96, Present
- BLS Certification
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician
- Medical Assistant Certificate
Additional Information
Reiki 1 Practitioner, Reiki 2 Practitioner, Practicing End of life Doula
Timeline
Certified Phlebotomist Technician
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Chemotherapy Unit
09.2021 - Current
Certified Phlebotomy Team Lead
Enzo Clinical Labs
11.2018 - Current
Medical Assistant
Oncology a Division of Prohealth
12.2014 - 10.2018
Phlebotomist
Island Cardiac Specialists
01.2011 - 01.2015
Medical Assistant/Laboratory Phlebotomist
South Shore Hematology/Oncology
01.2003 - 01.2011
Medical Assistant Certificate - Medical Assisting
Ultrasound Diagnostics
Phlebotomy Certification - Phlebotomy
National Phlebotomy Assoc
High School Diploma -
GED
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