Fatu Ashcroft
Summary
Highly-skilled phlebotomist with over 30 years of experience in healthcare settings. Detail-oriented and committed to maintaining highest quality control and patient care standards. Adept in variety of software applications for EMR maintenance.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Phlebotomist
Children's Healthcare Of Atlanta At Egleston Hospital
01.2004 - Current
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
- Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Addressed questions and concerns to educate patients on collection process and procedures.
Phlebotomy Technician
Northside Hospital Atlanta
01.1999 - 06.2022
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
Phlebotomist
Shepard Center
06.2013 - 07.2016
- Monitored patients for reactions and verified sample quality.
- Participated in continuing education programs to stay up to date on new technologies and procedures.
- Adhered to HIPAA standards and maintained patient confidentiality in all interactions.
- Performed venipunctures, finger sticks and heel sticks for both adult and pediatric patients.
Education
Master of Science - Public Health
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN03.2025
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Leadership
Mercer University
Macon, GA08.2020
Skills
- Health Education
- Medical Terminology
- Specimen Collection
- Establish Policies
- Health and Safety Regulations
- Maintaining Confidentiality
- Client Interactions
- Data analysis with Jap Software
- Proficient Excel
- Epic Software
- Sunquest Software
- Cerna Software
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- CCMA - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
- First Aid & CPR
Timeline
Phlebotomist
Shepard Center
06.2013 - 07.2016
Senior Phlebotomist
Children's Healthcare Of Atlanta At Egleston Hospital
01.2004 - Current
Phlebotomy Technician
Northside Hospital Atlanta
01.1999 - 06.2022
Master of Science - Public Health
Capella University
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Leadership
Mercer University
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