Roshanda Augustine
Brooklyn
Summary
Lead phlebotomy professional with solid background in venipuncture, specimen collection, and patient care. Proven track record of improving lab efficiency and accuracy through strong technical skills and meticulous attention to protocol. Known for fostering team collaboration and adapting to changing clinical environments. Reliable and results-focused, with commitment to quality and patient safety.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Phlebotomist/Lab Technician
Olgam Life Donation Center
03.2023 - Current
- Maintain compliance with SOP's and facility guidelines
- Coordinated with healthcare teams to prioritize urgent blood draws, maintaining workflow efficiency in high-pressure environments
- Assisted in training and onboarding new phlebotomists
- Developed and delivered training programs on infection control practices, promoting a safe and compliant work environment.
- Maintained quality control by regularly calibrating phlebotomy equipment, ensuring accuracy and reliability of donations.
- Assemble collection containers, anticoagulant and saline for plasma donation
- Watch over donors checking for hematomas, syncope, vasovagal/allergic reactions or signs of discomfort
- Prioritize donor alertness and safety during and after donor has completed donation
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Collect, label and drop off blood samples to laboratory
- Separate and collect serum sample after centrifuging blood sample tubes
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab weekly
Medical Assistant/Front Desk Receptionist
Bay Ridge Endoscopy Services
06.2021 - 01.2023
- Scheduled and confirmed appointments & booked procedures
- Prior to procedure, obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Performed dermal punctures on diabetic patients then report to the anesthesiologist
- Assisted physicians in procedure room by turning patient, applying pressure, handing over scope, saving procedure on computer
- Post procedure, transfer patients to the recovery room, take 3 sets of vitals including blood pressure, pulse and blood oxygen levels every 10 minutes
- Change the IV fluid bags on severely dehydrated patients after the anesthesiologist passed the patient to recovery
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment after discharge
- Sanitized scopes separately in endoscope machine
- Coordinated patient referrals to specialists or other healthcare providers as needed for comprehensive care management plans.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Executed prior authorizations for medications, MRIs and CT Scans
Education
Bachelor's Degree -
State University of New York College at Cortland
05.2020
High School Diploma - Academic Studies
Uncommon Charter High School
06.2015
Skills
- Order of draw
- Venipuncture
- Lab safety protocols
- Sample and specimen collection
- Specimen labeling procedures
- Infection control
Certification
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT)
- Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA)
- AHA BLS Certification/ First Aid-CPR
Timeline
Lead Phlebotomist/Lab Technician
Olgam Life Donation Center
03.2023 - Current
Medical Assistant/Front Desk Receptionist
Bay Ridge Endoscopy Services
06.2021 - 01.2023
High School Diploma - Academic Studies
Uncommon Charter High School
Bachelor's Degree -
State University of New York College at Cortland
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