Salena Ellis
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Detail-oriented phlebotomist skilled in venipuncture and specimen handling. Committed to maintaining safety protocols while ensuring patient comfort and confidentiality.
Professional with experience in public transportation, prepared for role of Transit Bus Operator. Demonstrates strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Reliable in adapting to changing needs and schedules. Skilled in safe driving practices, customer service, and route management. Highly valued for punctuality, problem-solving, and effective communication.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomist
Labcorp
Charlotte, NC
01.2025 - Current
- Collected blood samples from patients following safety protocols and procedures.
- Prepared specimens for laboratory analysis, ensuring accurate labeling and handling.
- Assisted in training new phlebotomy staff on techniques and best practices.
- Maintained inventory of supplies, ensuring availability for daily operations.
Transit Bus Operator
Cats Transit
Charlotte, NC
06.2021 - 05.2024
- Operated transit buses safely, adhering to scheduled routes and timeframes.
- Monitored passenger safety and comfort during transit operations.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle readiness and compliance with safety standards.
- Assisted passengers with disabilities, providing support and ensuring accessibility.
Education
Registered Medical Assistant -
Southeastern Institute
Charlotte, NC03-2017
High School Diploma -
Salisbury High School
500 Lincolnton Rd. Salisbury, NC05-1980
Phlebotomy -
Rowan Cabarrus Community College
Salisbury, NC06-1994
Skills
- Venipuncture
- Order of draw
- Patient care
- Specimen handling
- Sample and specimen collection
- Butterfly needle technique
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient confidentiality
- Venipuncture expertise
- Blood collection techniques
- Specimen labeling procedures
- Patient support
- Blood culture collection
- Capillary puncture
- Data entry
- Specimen preparation
- Infection control
- Quality control
- Paperwork processing
- Pediatric phlebotomy
- Recording data
- Patient preparation
- Syringe method
- Quality control guidelines
- Sample storage
- Geriatric phlebotomy
- Skin puncture
- Adaptable approach
- Medical office administration
- Quality assurance
- Medical records review
- Personal protective equipment usage
- Health and safety
- Medical terminology
- Emergency response training
- Patient assessment
- Regulatory compliance
- Proper labeling
- Laboratory procedures understanding
- Blood component separation
- Multi-sample collection
- Donor screening
- Sanitation and sterilization
- On-site testing
- Venipuncture and capillary puncture
- Blood transfusions
- Anatomy and physiology
- Medical records handling
- Process improvement initiatives
- Communication
- Multitasking Abilities
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Customer service
- Organizational skills
- Decision-making
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Problem-solving
- Finger stick method
- Phlebotomy technician (PT)
- Sample processing
- Task prioritization
- Data confidentiality
- Team leader
- Active listening
- Goal minded
- Interpersonal communication
- Sample collection
- Patient monitoring
- Staff phlebotomy training
- Blood culturing
- Glucose screening
- Staff collaboration
- Workload management
- Appointment scheduling
- Written communication
- Vehicle inspection
- Defensive driving
- Wheelchair support
- Weather conditions adaptation
- Traffic laws compliance
- Safe driving practices
- Effective communication skills
- Safe driving skills
- Customer relations skills
- Passenger assistance
- Mobility support
- Route navigation
- Incident reporting
- Valid [state] license
- Emergency procedures
- Wheelchair assistance
- Lights, brakes, and wiper testing
- Traffic regulation observance
- Vehicle equipment testing
- Fare collections
- Traffic law adherence
- Optimizing routes
- Bus inspections
- Mapping skills
- Safety practices
- Inclement weather driving
- Safety-focused
- Pre-trip inspections
- Team collaboration
- Clear communication
- Elderly and disabled assistance
- Transporting students
- Passenger safety
- Commercial driving
- Vehicle inspections
- Local traffic regulations
- Passenger interaction
- Conflict resolution
- DOT standards
- Local routes
- Traffic laws
- Disability awareness
- DOT regulations
- Safe driving techniques
- Route schedule adherence
- Air brake certification
- Dispatch communication
- Passenger service and safety
- Customer relations
Timeline
Phlebotomist
Labcorp
01.2025 - Current
Transit Bus Operator
Cats Transit
06.2021 - 05.2024
Registered Medical Assistant -
Southeastern Institute
High School Diploma -
Salisbury High School
Phlebotomy -
Rowan Cabarrus Community College