Accomplished Phlebotomist with a proven track record, enhancing patient satisfaction through expert venipuncture and compassionate care. Skilled in specimen handling and maintaining HIPAA compliance, I significantly improved team performance and patient comfort. My dedication to patient support and technical proficiency sets me apart in delivering high-quality care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomist
Quest Diagnostics
10.2024 - Current
Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
Phlebotomist
Baptist Health
02.2024 - 09.2024
Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
Reduced contamination risks by strictly adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining a clean work environment.
Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
Increased patient satisfaction rates through consistent delivery of professional phlebotomy services tailored to individual needs.
Improved patient comfort by efficiently drawing blood samples using various techniques such as venipuncture and capillary puncture.
Phlebotomist
West Boca Medical Center
02.2024 - 08.2024
Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
Collaborated with medical professionals to ensure accurate test orders and appropriate sample collection methods were used.
Collaborated with healthcare teams to prioritize urgent blood draws, ensuring timely analysis for critical care decisions.
Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses, or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.
Provided guidance and support to laboratory personnel.
Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
Adhered to HIPAA standards and maintained patient confidentiality in all interactions.
Performed laboratory tests to assist physicians in diagnosis.
Contributed to maintenance of patient records, ensuring accurate and up-to-date information was available for healthcare providers.
Phlebotomist
Delray Beach Medical Center
05.2017 - 08.2022
Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
Reduced contamination risks by strictly adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining a clean work environment.
Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
Demonstrated adaptability by effectively performing blood draws on diverse patient populations, including pediatric, geriatric, and challenging cases.
Improved patient comfort by efficiently drawing blood samples using various techniques such as venipuncture and capillary puncture.
Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
Increased patient satisfaction rates through consistent delivery of professional phlebotomy services tailored to individual needs.
Addressed questions and concerns to educate patients on collection process and procedures.
Collaborated with healthcare teams to prioritize urgent blood draws, ensuring timely analysis for critical care decisions.
Identified veins suitable for venipuncture with precision, minimizing discomfort for patients.
Participated in continuous education programs to stay updated on latest phlebotomy techniques and safety standards.
Collected, labeled, and processed blood samples for variety of tests, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery to laboratory.
Supported laboratory technicians by preparing and organizing samples for analysis, facilitating smoother workflow.
Increased patient satisfaction by providing gentle care and empathetic support during blood collection procedures.
Improved patient comfort and trust with compassionate communication and professional bedside manner.
Maintained high standards of cleanliness and sterilization of phlebotomy equipment, ensuring patient safety.
Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
Collected blood samples in accordance with laboratory protocols and regulations.
Verified patients' identification for proper sample collection.
Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
Performed venipunctures, finger sticks and heel sticks for both adult and pediatric patients.
Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.