Sasha Risenhoover
Sallisaw,OK
Summary
A skilled certified phlebotomist who provides compassionate and professional care. Proficient in collecting blood specimens and processing for further analysis. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Phlebotomist
Redbird Smith Health Clinic
12.2022 - 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.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- 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.
- Contributed to the development of phlebotomy training materials, enhancing the skillset of new employees and improving overall team performance.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Assisted in training and onboarding new phlebotomists.
- Verified proper storage and transportation of specimens to laboratories.
- Adhered to HIPAA standards and maintained patient confidentiality in all interactions.
- Assisted in streamlining the specimen processing workflow for increased efficiency and reduced wait times for patients.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
Education
Associate of Science - Psychology\ Sociology
Carl Albert State College
Poteau, OKHigh School Diploma -
Sallisaw High School
Sallisaw, OK05.2008
Skills
- Venipuncture
- Order of draw
- Patient Care
- Specimen handling
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient confidentiality
- Blood culture collection
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Appointment Scheduling
- Certified PT
- BLS Certified
Certification
ASCP Certified
Timeline
Phlebotomist
Redbird Smith Health Clinic
12.2022 - Current
Associate of Science - Psychology\ Sociology
Carl Albert State College
High School Diploma -
Sallisaw High School