Shamika Duncan
Perry,USA
Summary
Certified Phlebotomist with background in both hospital, private laboratory, and donor settings. Familiar with various venipuncture techniques, blood sampling procedures, and infection control protocols. Strengths include clear patient communication, careful sample handling, accurate record keeping, and maintaining confidentiality of patient information. Previous roles demonstrate consistent delivery of quality care while adhering to all safety regulations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Phlebotomist
Shepeard Community Blood Center
Dublin, GA
10.2024 - 12.2025
- Ensured donor blood bags and supplies are ready to go.
- Perform collection procedures, including mini-physical exams, vital signs, and hemoglobin.
- Provided post-donation care, from serving refreshments to assisting with any reactions.
- Build great relationships with donors, recruiters, and colleagues.
- Performed Therapeutic, Blood, and Autologous phlebotomy.
Certified Phlebotomist
Northshore Medical Labs
Perry, GA
06.2024 - 12.2024
- Promoted blood specimen integrity for laboratory testing using accurate selection of collection tubes and correct technique.
- Collected specimens from pediatric, adult, geriatric, and special needs patients.
- Documented patient information into electronic medical records system.
- Enforced infection control and sharps disposal procedures to protect patients, co-workers and self.
- Monitored patients for adverse reactions and provided immediate care as needed.
- Conducted quality control checks to ensure the accuracy of test results.
- Conducted various blood tests and updated results into paper and electronic charts.
Certified Phlebotomist
Houston Medical
Warner Robin, GA
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Record all blood collection procedures and ensure that patient information is accurately documented in the hospital's electronic medical records (EMR) system
- Performed blood draws on patients of all ages in a safe and efficient manner.
- Respond to urgent or emergency situations where immediate blood collection may be necessary, such as in trauma cases or critical care patients.
- Handled special collection procedures, including therapeutic and autologous.
- Identified patients using proper procedures prior to specimen collection.
- Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date and patient name.
Certified Phlebotomist
EMSI
Jacksonville, FL
06.2018 - 09.2020
- Entered patient information and test orders into computer systems accurately.
- Identified and labeled specimens accurately, ensuring proper handling and transport to lab.
- Performed centrifugation and specimen aliquoting for sample preparation.
- Conducted various blood tests and updated results into paper and electronic charts.
Education
Associate of Science - Health Administration
Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO12-2023
Certification of Phlebotomy - Phlebotomy
Health Tech of Georgia
Warner Robins, GA04-2018
High School Diploma -
Perry High School
Perry, GASkills
- Electronic medical records
- Specimen collection and preparation
- Appointment scheduling
- Vital signs
- Emergency response
- Infection control
- Communication skills
- Patient identification
- Blood culture collection
- Donor phlebotomy(therapeutic, autologous, plasma, blood)
- Sample processing
- BLS
- Donor relations
Certification
- National Healthcareer Association
- BLS
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Certified Phlebotomist
Shepeard Community Blood Center
10.2024 - 12.2025
Certified Phlebotomist
Northshore Medical Labs
06.2024 - 12.2024
Certified Phlebotomist
Houston Medical
08.2020 - 05.2021
Certified Phlebotomist
EMSI
06.2018 - 09.2020
Associate of Science - Health Administration
Colorado Technical University
Certification of Phlebotomy - Phlebotomy
Health Tech of Georgia
High School Diploma -
Perry High School
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