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Sade Brown

Texas City

Summary

Dynamic and detail-oriented Lab Assistant at UTMB Galveston with expertise in specimen collection and data management. Proven ability to enhance laboratory efficiency and foster strong client relationships through exceptional customer service. Skilled in clinical training and maintaining accurate medical documentation, ensuring optimal patient care and safety in fast-paced environments.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lab Assistant

UTMB Galveston
12.2022 - Current
  • Managed specimen sample handling, receiving, storage and inventory.
  • Logged samples correctly into computerized tracking system.
  • Maintained lab by calibrating equipment and cleaning surfaces and items used.
  • Enhanced laboratory efficiency by maintaining and organizing equipment, supplies, and samples.
  • Prepared samples for centrifugation, aliquoting and preserving sample integrity.
  • Demonstrated flexibility working in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
  • Provided assistance in training new lab personnel on proper techniques, safety guidelines, and protocol adherence for smooth integration into the team environment.
  • Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
  • Developed strong relationships with customers through friendly interactions and problem-solving abilities.
  • Verified accuracy of data entered into company systems.
  • Managed client accounts by providing accurate data entry services.
  • Reviewed and resolved client concerns and issues, researching relevant details and clearly communicating solutions.
  • Processed samples accurately and efficiently.
  • Performed quality control tests on collected specimens.
  • Documented patient information into electronic medical records system.
  • Provided assistance to clinical staff during patient visits.
  • Collected specimens from pediatric, adult, geriatric, and special needs patients.
  • Verified patient information prior to specimen collection.
  • Maintained a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
  • Monitored inventory levels of supplies used in phlebotomy services.
  • Prepared specimens for transport to external laboratories.
  • Centrifuged blood specimens in test tubes and capillary tubes to separate cells and sediment from blood serum.
  • Located veins suitable for puncture to draw blood using sterilized needles, vials and other equipment.

<ul> <li>Maintained accurate records of client progress notes regarding physical condition, medication administration and overall well-being.</li> <li>Responded appropriately to emergency situations involving clients while adhering to safety regulations.</li> <li>Transported clients to medical appointments or other errands as needed.</li> <li>Engaged in conversation with clients to provide emotional support and mental stimulation.</li> <li>Provided personal care and companionship to elderly clients in their homes.</li> <li>Helped clients maintain a clean and safe living environment by performing household tasks such as laundry and light housekeeping.</li> <li>Provided assistance with mobility issues by helping patients walk or transfer from one position to another safely.</li> <li>Assisted with daily living activities, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and meal preparation.</li> </ul>

AccentCare
03.2020 - Current
  • Maintained accurate records of client progress notes regarding physical condition, medication administration and overall well-being.
  • Responded appropriately to emergency situations involving clients while adhering to safety regulations.
  • Transported clients to medical appointments or other errands as needed.
  • Engaged in conversation with clients to provide emotional support and mental stimulation.
  • Provided personal care and companionship to elderly clients in their homes.
  • Helped clients maintain a clean and safe living environment by performing household tasks such as laundry and light housekeeping.
  • Provided assistance with mobility issues by helping patients walk or transfer from one position to another safely.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and meal preparation.

<ul><li>Building the dialysis machines</li><li>Cannulating fistulas and graphs</li><li>Checking blood pressures</li><li>Monitoring the patient during dialysis</li><li>Collected specimens to prepare for lab testing</li><li>Monitored tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery</li></ul>

DaVita
07.2022 - 12.2022
  • Building the dialysis machines
  • Cannulating fistulas and graphs
  • Checking blood pressures
  • Monitoring the patient during dialysis
  • Collected specimens to prepare for lab testing
  • Monitored tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery

<ul><li>I made lead supervisor with in2 months of being with the company</li><li>I process leadership skills, computer skills and many more</li><li>My job is to make sure everyone is doing there job so the site supervisor can focus on the more important things</li><li>So the everyday operations of the plant is my responsibility and managing my officers and making there schedule and making sure every one is staying safe</li></ul>

Securitas
11.2020 - 03.2022
  • I made lead supervisor with in2 months of being with the company
  • I process leadership skills, computer skills and many more
  • My job is to make sure everyone is doing there job so the site supervisor can focus on the more important things
  • So the everyday operations of the plant is my responsibility and managing my officers and making there schedule and making sure every one is staying safe

<ul><li>My position consisted of being a cashier, stocking the cafeteria and making patient trays and also taking the patient their trays</li><li>You also had to have great customer service skills</li></ul>

Morrison Healthcare
01.2018 - 01.2020
  • My position consisted of being a cashier, stocking the cafeteria and making patient trays and also taking the patient their trays
  • You also had to have great customer service skills

<ul><li>Selling tickets and having to know how to deal with money</li><li>Also having great customer service skills</li></ul>

Schlitterbahn Beach Waterpark and Resort
05.2015 - 12.2017
  • Selling tickets and having to know how to deal with money
  • Also having great customer service skills

Education

Phlebotomy

Pearland, TX
Pearland, TX
12.2024

High school diploma -

Texas City, TX
Texas City, TX
06.2016

Skills

  • Social interaction
  • Direct patient care
  • Medical documentation
  • Specimen collection
  • Venipuncture and capillary puncture
  • Butterfly needle technique
  • Paperwork processing
  • Social interaction
  • Direct patient care
  • Medical documentation
  • Specimen collection
  • Venipuncture and capillary puncture
  • Butterfly needle technique
  • Paperwork processing

Certification

  • I am a certified phlebotomist
  • P7K954T2 is my certification number
  • 07/14/2024 is my expiration date

Additional Information

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Timeline

Lab Assistant

UTMB Galveston
12.2022 - Current

<ul><li>Building the dialysis machines</li><li>Cannulating fistulas and graphs</li><li>Checking blood pressures</li><li>Monitoring the patient during dialysis</li><li>Collected specimens to prepare for lab testing</li><li>Monitored tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery</li></ul>

DaVita
07.2022 - 12.2022

<ul><li>I made lead supervisor with in2 months of being with the company</li><li>I process leadership skills, computer skills and many more</li><li>My job is to make sure everyone is doing there job so the site supervisor can focus on the more important things</li><li>So the everyday operations of the plant is my responsibility and managing my officers and making there schedule and making sure every one is staying safe</li></ul>

Securitas
11.2020 - 03.2022

<ul> <li>Maintained accurate records of client progress notes regarding physical condition, medication administration and overall well-being.</li> <li>Responded appropriately to emergency situations involving clients while adhering to safety regulations.</li> <li>Transported clients to medical appointments or other errands as needed.</li> <li>Engaged in conversation with clients to provide emotional support and mental stimulation.</li> <li>Provided personal care and companionship to elderly clients in their homes.</li> <li>Helped clients maintain a clean and safe living environment by performing household tasks such as laundry and light housekeeping.</li> <li>Provided assistance with mobility issues by helping patients walk or transfer from one position to another safely.</li> <li>Assisted with daily living activities, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and meal preparation.</li> </ul>

AccentCare
03.2020 - Current

<ul><li>My position consisted of being a cashier, stocking the cafeteria and making patient trays and also taking the patient their trays</li><li>You also had to have great customer service skills</li></ul>

Morrison Healthcare
01.2018 - 01.2020

<ul><li>Selling tickets and having to know how to deal with money</li><li>Also having great customer service skills</li></ul>

Schlitterbahn Beach Waterpark and Resort
05.2015 - 12.2017

Phlebotomy

Pearland, TX

High school diploma -

Texas City, TX

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