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Shamika Duncan

Perry,GA

Summary

Friendly Certified Phlebotomy Technician committed to patient safety and well-being. Maintains calm atmosphere during venipuncture to put patients at ease. Accurate and detailed to promote specimen integrity.

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Work History

Certified Phlebotomy Technician

Northshore Medical Labs
Warner Robins, GA
2024 - Current
  • Collects specimens according to established procedures. Properly explains in a clear but courteous manner the process of the venipuncture (blood drawing) and or other specimen collection (ex. urine or fecal) as required. Reduces patient anxiety by providing a calm environment for patients before, during and after the collection process.
  • Completes requisitions accurately.
  • Matches laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes. Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test order.
  • Package specimens for transport. Stores specimen sample according to required temperature, places samples in appropriate collection container/ tube, accurately labels, follows different procedures as outlined by specific to protocol deemed necessary for transport to maintain integrity of the specimen. Demonstrates proficiency of proper collection methods and proper processing of all specimens.
  • Maintains daily records and all appropriate PSC/IOP Phlebotomy logs.
  • Verified patient information prior to specimen collection.
  • Centrifuged blood specimens in test tubes and capillary tubes to separate cells and sediment from blood serum.
  • Labeled specimens accurately with patient information and collected data.

Certified Phlebotomy Technician

Houston Healthcare
Warner Robins , GA
2020 - 2024
  • Verified patient information prior to specimen collection.
  • Collected specimens from pediatric, adult, geriatric, and special needs patients of all ages.
  • Assisted in the training of new phlebotomists.
  • Performed venipuncture and other blood collection procedures according to established standards..
  • Labeled specimens accurately with patient information and collected data.
  • Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles.
  • Adhered to all healthcare regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA standards.

Phlebotomist

Grifoils
Macon, GA
2019 - 2020
  • Answered phones, and greeted and focused on donors, while ensuring the safety of donors and team.
  • Screened new and repeat donors and take and record donor vital signs and finger stick results.
  • Used Donor Information System, prepare donor charts, maintain accurate records, and coordinate donor compensation.
  • Maintained a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
  • Provided excellent customer service while interacting with patients.
  • Performed venipuncture.

Mobile Phlebotomist

EMSI
Jacksonville, FL
2018 - 2020
  • Verified patient identity prior to collecting sample using two forms of identification as required.
  • Reported any adverse reactions or unusual events experienced by patients during the collection process to supervisor immediately.
  • Performed venipuncture and capillary puncture procedures on patients of all ages in a mobile setting.
  • Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients in order to ensure satisfaction with the service provided.
  • Maintained accurate records of specimens collected, including patient information, specimen type, collection date and time.

Education

Associate of Science - Health Administration

Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO

Certification - Phlebotomy

Health Tech of GA
Warner Robins, GA

High School Diploma -

Perry High School
Perry, GA

Skills

  • Patient care and empathy
  • HPylori Breath Test, Covid, Flu, Strep, DNA, RSV,
  • Infection control standards
  • Infection Control
  • Phlebotomy and Speciman Collection
  • Recording Data and Document Control
  • HIPPA Compliance
  • Patient Communication

Certification

  • National Healthcareer Association (2018)

Timeline

Certified Phlebotomy Technician

Northshore Medical Labs
2024 - Current

Certified Phlebotomy Technician

Houston Healthcare
2020 - 2024

Phlebotomist

Grifoils
2019 - 2020

Mobile Phlebotomist

EMSI
2018 - 2020

Associate of Science - Health Administration

Colorado Technical University

Certification - Phlebotomy

Health Tech of GA

High School Diploma -

Perry High School

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