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Shandray Noble

Killeen,TX

Summary

Experienced with performing venipuncture and handling specimens with care. Utilizes effective communication to reassure patients and ensure accurate data collection. Track record of maintaining compliance with health and safety standards.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Phlebotomy Technician

Texas Oncology
01.2024 - Current
  • Performs phlebotomy and collects appropriate specimens from patients as ordered.
  • Assures pre-authorizations and completes appropriate consent (ABN) prior to collection of limited coverage tests.
  • Maintains proper documentation as described by the quality assurance program including accessioning logs, equipment records and checklists.
  • Maintains adequate inventory of supplies and ensures that all supplies are viable before using for patient collection.
  • Sends specimens to reference laboratories for any testing not performed in house.
  • Processes incoming orders for lab testing.
  • Processes in-house and in-coming reports.
  • Updates and files all daily paperwork, lab logs and maintenance logs.
  • Properly identifies and bands patients for blood product transfusion.
  • Processes properly labeled specimens according to local blood bank policy.
  • Operates designated laboratory equipment as directed.
  • Uses equipment effectively, skillfully and efficiently.
  • Maintains equipment and work area as directed.
  • Performs waived lab testing under CLIA guidelines for personnel.
  • Records proper lot numbers of all controls, calibrator, and reagents for waived lab tests.
  • Complies with regulatory agency standards.
  • Adheres to all OSHA compliance laws and Universal Precaution procedures.
  • Properly disposes of hazardous materials.
  • Maintains a clean working environment and restocks the phlebotomy and laboratory area as needed.
  • Maintains confidentiality of all information related to patients and medical staff.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by providing efficient, accurate, and timely blood draws.
  • Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.

Phlebotomy Technician Donor

American Red Cross
09.2017 - 10.2023
  • Performed over 50 successful donor collections with an accredited laboratory within the last two years.
  • Interacted with donors to collect blood products.
  • Performed a variety of duties on a rotating basis in various sections to include phlebotomy, registration, vitals, donor interview, initial blood product processing, and donor recovery.
  • Interacted with donors and staff in a tactful, professional, and courteous manner.
  • Performs phlebotomy to draw blood samples and blood products from adults.
  • Reviews collection kit to ensure all required information is present; determines types of specimens to be collected and ensures proper patient preparation.
  • Selects appropriate venipuncture site and cleans to ensure contamination-free field, taking into an account any adverse reaction to cleaning solutions if indicated by Soldier/civilian or medical personnel.
  • Performs routine and complicated venipuncture.
  • Applies sterile dressing to site and instructs donors on care required to prevent infection and/or bruising.
  • Provides immediate care to donors who may faint or become nauseous during the procedure.
  • Collects specimens into appropriate anticoagulant, preservative or clot tubes as required by test requested.
  • Documented results of waived Point of Care Testing in the Vitals Section.
  • Performed quality control and routine maintenance according to local Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
  • Labels specimens in accordance with the SOP.
  • Follows all regulatory and safety guidelines for sample shipment and handling of all specimens.
  • Follows infection control regulations in handling, storage, packaging, and disposal of biohazard materials.
  • Determines the specimen(s) to be collected for the laboratory work based on the laboratory requisition or clinical orders entered in the hospital information system.
  • Able to explain the procedure for collection of specimens to the donor.
  • Reduced patient anxiety by using effective communication skills and demonstrating empathy during blood draws.
  • Collected fluid or tissue samples by using appropriate collection procedures.

Chronic I Patient Care Technician

Scott and White East Dialysis Clinic
03.2017 - 09.2017
  • Assemble and disassemble hemodialysis machines.
  • Initiates dialysis treatment and monitors patients and equipment.
  • Incorporates dialysate, according to formula.
  • Obtains and records pre-dialysis and post dialysis vital signs, temperature, and weight.
  • Explains dialysis procedure and operation of hemodialysis machine to patient before treatment to allay anxieties.
  • Cleans and prepares area of access, using antiseptic solution.
  • Inspects venous and arterial pressures as registered on equipment to ensure pressures are within established limits.
  • Calculates correct fluid removal or replacement during dialysis procedure according to unit protocols.
  • Monitors patient for adverse reaction and hemodialysis machine for malfunction and reports any abnormalities to the charge nurse immediately.
  • Discards dialysis supplies and sanitizes equipment.
  • Cannulates patients with correct needle according to physician’s prescription orders.
  • Utilizes knowledge of human anatomy, aseptic and sterile techniques and phlebotomy equipment to make the decision in the choice of the phlebotomy site.
  • Communicates with physicians for additional required information of laboratory specimens, such as, retrieving specimens, obtaining test results from reference laboratories, initiating order entry and patient registration, etc.
  • Instruct patients in the correct use of the specimen containers and the precise times of specimen collection.
  • Execute finger or heel sticks for micro-samples of capillary blood on neonates to adults as required.
  • Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.

Human Resources Supervisor

United States Army
02.1996 - 03.2017
  • Works cooperatively with staff to define staffing needs required to support mission essential tasks.
  • Implemented an effective recruitment and selection process for all employees.
  • Planned, elevated, and administered the equal opportunity provisions and works cooperatively with others to ensure compliance with federal and state laws and regulations.
  • Serves as a liaison between the military and civilian employee training programs to facilitate successful training programs.
  • Uses management practices that promote collegiality, teamwork, and collaborative decision making among staff.
  • Develops and implements internal auditing processes to ensure training integrity.
  • Ensures that the department operations contribute to the attainment of company goals and objectives.
  • Recommends policies to improve human resource related programs.
  • Compiles, maintains, and files all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents as required.
  • Supervises and evaluates the performance of other human resource department personnel.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Warehouse clerk

United States Army
02.1996 - 03.2017
  • The Warehouse Specialist conducts a variety of warehousing duties that require an understanding of U.S. Army's supply procedures and policies.
  • Work involves most of the following: verifying materials against receiving documents, noting and reporting discrepancies and obvious damages, routing materials to prescribed storage locations.
  • Storing, stacking, or palletizing materials in accordance with prescribed storage methods.
  • Rearranging and taking inventory of stored materials.
  • Examining stored materials and reporting deterioration and damage.
  • Removing material from storage and preparing it for shipment.
  • This worker may operate hand or power trucks in performing warehousing duties.
  • This position involves working both indoors and outdoors.
  • Work environment includes periodic overtime, exposure to heat, dust, cold, and inclement weather conditions.
  • Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
  • Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Education

High School -

Joseph S. Clark High School
05.1994

Certified EKG Technician - Healthcare Professional

Training Center of Central Texas
Harker Heights, TX
09-2025

Certified Phlebotomy Technician - Healthcare Field

Training Center of Central Texas
Harker Heights, TX
09-2025

Certified Comprehensive Clinical Medical Assistant - Healthcare Field

Training Center of Central Texas
Harker Heights, TX
09-2025

Certified Medical Administrative Assistant - Healthcare Field

Training Center of Central Texas
Harker Heights, TX
09-2025

Skills

  • Blood collection techniques
  • Venipuncture
  • Patient preparation
  • Specimen labeling procedures
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Patient scheduling
  • Customer service
  • Medical terminology knowledge
  • Multitasking and organization
  • CPR certification
  • Patient observation
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Blood glucose testing
  • Infection control standards

Certification

  • Red Cross Phlebotomy Training with Darnell Army Medical Center Staff, 2017-09-01
  • Scott & White Dialysis Training, 2017-04-01
  • Pharmacy Technician Certificate, 2016-09-01
  • Human Resource Management Course, 2005-06-01
  • Phlebotomy Certification, 2005-03-01
  • Certified Medical Assistant Certificate, 2022-04-01
  • EKG Certificate, 2022-04-01
  • Phlebotomy Certificate, 2022-04-01

Timeline

Phlebotomy Technician

Texas Oncology
01.2024 - Current

Phlebotomy Technician Donor

American Red Cross
09.2017 - 10.2023

Chronic I Patient Care Technician

Scott and White East Dialysis Clinic
03.2017 - 09.2017

Human Resources Supervisor

United States Army
02.1996 - 03.2017

Warehouse clerk

United States Army
02.1996 - 03.2017

High School -

Joseph S. Clark High School

Certified EKG Technician - Healthcare Professional

Training Center of Central Texas

Certified Phlebotomy Technician - Healthcare Field

Training Center of Central Texas

Certified Comprehensive Clinical Medical Assistant - Healthcare Field

Training Center of Central Texas

Certified Medical Administrative Assistant - Healthcare Field

Training Center of Central Texas

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