Sarah Williford
Phlebotomy
Elm City,North Carolina (NC)
Summary
Productive Phlebotomist offering 11 years of experience in collecting blood specimens in healthcare settings. Proven leader with success in recommending and introducing strategies to improve workflow, specimen processing and customer service related to patient care. Calm and comforting with stressed patients.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomist
LabCorp
Wilson , NC
10.2019 - Current
- Performed venipuncture and other blood collection procedures according to established standards.
- Verified quality of specimens by centrifuging specimens for logistics courier to pickup.
- Assisted in the preparation of laboratory specimens for analysis and testing.
- Processed samples accurately and efficiently.
- Collected specimens from pediatric, adult, geriatric, and special needs patients.
- Mentored newly hired medical personnel in phlebotomy techniques and protocols.
- Enforced infection control and sharps disposal procedures to protect patients, co-workers and self.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
- Followed all safety protocols when handling hazardous materials.
- Prepared and packaged specimens for courier transport.
- Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier and station.
Residential House Cleaner
Self Employed WebHOuse
Wilson, NC
06.2016 - Current
- Swept, vacuumed and mopped hardwood floors.
- Dusted furniture, fixtures, window sills, baseboards and other surfaces.
- Cleaned interior windows and wiped down blinds.
- Sanitized bathrooms including toilets, showers and tubs, sinks and countertops.
- Polished mirrors and chrome fixtures.
- Washed walls and ceilings as needed.
- Cleaned kitchen appliances such as stoves, refrigerators and microwaves.
- Scrubbed kitchen counters, cabinets and backsplashes.
- Wiped down exterior doors and door frames.
- Swept porches, decks or patios.
- Used cleaning chemicals following proper guidelines.
- Interacted pleasantly with clients and guests when performing daily duties.
- Used appropriate personal protective equipment and supplies when handling hazardous waste or chemicals.
Patient Care Technician - CCHT
Fresinius Kidney Care
Rocky Mount, NC
11.2016 - 05.2018
- Provided direct patient care, including vital signs, wound care and catheterizations.
- Monitored patient conditions and reported any changes to the nurse or doctor on duty.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care and progress in an electronic health record system.
- Educated patients and families about treatment plans, medications and self-care techniques.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times,
- Adhered to all safety regulations while providing quality care to patients.
- Initiated and terminated reverse osmosis water system and performed water quality monitoring tests prior to dialysis initiation.
- Discontinued dialysis treatment according to established procedures.
- Communicated with management or other staff to resolve problems.
Dialysis Technician
DaVita
Wilson , NC
01.2015 - 08.2016
- Identified and reported any adverse reactions or changes in patient condition to the supervising nurse.
- Performed daily maintenance on dialysis machines, such as cleaning and sterilization.
- Provided emotional support for patients dealing with chronic illness or end-stage renal disease.
- Calibrated dialysate solution according to prescribed formula for each individual patient's needs.
- Restocked supplies needed for dialysis procedures in an organized manner.
- Ensured all safety protocols were followed while performing duties in the dialysis unit.
- Updated knowledge of current trends in nephrology through continuing education courses.
- Took and documented patient temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates before and after dialysis treatment.
- Primed dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions and followed formula directions when preparing dialysate.
- Assisted in training technicians, medical students or other staff members.
- Performed patient assessments prior to dialysis treatments, including vital signs and weight checks.
Education
Diaylsis Technican - Health Care
Wilson Community Collage
Wilson NC12-2014
Phlebotomy - Health Care
Wilson Community Collage
Wilson 05-2013
High School Diploma -
Nash Central High School
Nash County 05-2008
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeContract WorkTimeline
Phlebotomist
LabCorp
10.2019 - Current
Patient Care Technician - CCHT
Fresinius Kidney Care
11.2016 - 05.2018
Residential House Cleaner
Self Employed WebHOuse
06.2016 - Current
Dialysis Technician
DaVita
01.2015 - 08.2016
Diaylsis Technican - Health Care
Wilson Community Collage
Phlebotomy - Health Care
Wilson Community Collage
High School Diploma -
Nash Central High School
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