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Shanitika Washington

Houston,TX

Summary

Dynamic phlebotomist with 10 years of extensive experience, excelling in venipuncture and specimen handling. Proven ability to train staff and enhance workflow efficiency while maintaining patient confidentiality and safety protocols. Committed to delivering exceptional patient care and ensuring accurate laboratory results in fast-paced environments. Highly familiar with centrifugation and aliquoting procedures, and medical terminology. Responsible and hardworking professional dedicated to using a compassionate and caring approach to provide outstanding services to patients.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Phlebotomist/Specimen Processor

Onsite Health Diagnostic
09.2025 - Current
  • Managed inventory of supplies, ensuring availability for daily operations.
  • Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
  • Maintained a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
  • Assisted in the training of new phlebotomists.

Site lead / Phlebotomist

Quest Diagnostics
05.2024 - Current
  • Oversaw daily operations for laboratory services and patient care.
  • Trained and mentored staff on best practices and safety protocols.
  • Coordinated workflow among teams to ensure efficient service delivery.

Phlebotomist

RANGAM
02.2024 - Current
  • Delivered quality patient care by completing accurate and timely collection and transport of clinical specimens according to established procedures.
  • Centrifuged blood specimens in test tubes and capillary tubes to separate cells and sediment from blood serum.
  • Assisted in the preparation of laboratory specimens for analysis and testing.

Phlebotomist

BioReference
10.2023 - Current
  • Reported any abnormal results or trends to supervisor or laboratory manager.
  • Calibrated equipment according to manufacturer specifications.
  • Maintained accurate records of collected specimens and test results.

Phlebotomist

Dynamic Touch
05.2020 - 04.2024
  • Verified patient information prior to specimen collection.
  • Located veins suitable for puncture to draw blood using sterilized needles, vials and other equipment.
  • Performed venipuncture and other blood collection procedures according to established standards.

Phlebotomist/Specimen Processor

Emerald Health Services (Travel Assignment)
10.2020 - 03.2024
  • Burlington Vermont University Hospital (Burlington, Vermont)
  • Roper st. Francis Hospital (Charleston, South Carolina)
  • Lexington Medical Hospital (Lexington, South Carolina)
  • Medical University of Charleston South Carolina Hospital (Charleston, South Carolina)
  • Harrisburg medical Hospital (Harrisburg Illinois)
  • Counseled patients to ease fears, explain procedures, and enhance cooperation during blood draws.
  • Used heel and finger stick methods to obtain blood from capillaries.
  • Interacted with patients to gather and record data prior to blood draws.
  • Identified and labeled specimens accurately, ensuring proper handling and transport to lab.

Phlebotomist/Specimen Processor

Ochsner New Orleans Main Campus
03.2021 - 05.2022
  • Adhered to HIPAA guidelines regarding patient privacy.
  • Provided excellent customer service while interacting with patients.
  • Collected specimens from pediatric, adult, geriatric, and special needs patients.

Patient Care Technician

DCI Dialysis Clinic
08.2018 - 02.2021
  • Provided direct patient care during dialysis treatments at a specialized clinic.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
  • Educated patients on dialysis procedures and self-care techniques effectively.

Phlebotomist/Specimen Processor

Opelousas General Hospital
05.2015 - 10.2020
  • Collected blood samples from patients following safety and infection control protocols.
  • Prepared specimens for laboratory analysis using appropriate handling techniques.
  • Maintained accurate patient records and documentation in electronic health systems.

Education

NCCT Phlebotomy Technician -

National Center For Competency Testing
04.2019

EKG/Phlebotomy Technician Program -

Unitech Training Academy
Lafayette, LA
06.2018

Diploma -

Opelousas Senior High School
Opelousas, LA
05.2015

BLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED Certified) -

American Heart Association

Skills

  • Venipuncture
  • Dermal Puncture
  • Specimen Handling& Transportation
  • Pediatric & Geriatric Phlebotomy
  • Obtaining & Recording Vital SA
  • Laboratory procedures
  • Blood testing procedures
  • Infection Control
  • Workplace Safety
  • Medical Terminology
  • Patient Confidentiality
  • EKG Interpretation
  • HIPAA
  • On-site testing
  • Specimen labeling procedures
  • Specimen collection and storage
  • Venipuncture and capillary puncture
  • Safety protocols
  • Blood collection techniques

Timeline

Phlebotomist/Specimen Processor

Onsite Health Diagnostic
09.2025 - Current

Site lead / Phlebotomist

Quest Diagnostics
05.2024 - Current

Phlebotomist

RANGAM
02.2024 - Current

Phlebotomist

BioReference
10.2023 - Current

Phlebotomist/Specimen Processor

Ochsner New Orleans Main Campus
03.2021 - 05.2022

Phlebotomist/Specimen Processor

Emerald Health Services (Travel Assignment)
10.2020 - 03.2024

Phlebotomist

Dynamic Touch
05.2020 - 04.2024

Patient Care Technician

DCI Dialysis Clinic
08.2018 - 02.2021

Phlebotomist/Specimen Processor

Opelousas General Hospital
05.2015 - 10.2020

NCCT Phlebotomy Technician -

National Center For Competency Testing

EKG/Phlebotomy Technician Program -

Unitech Training Academy

Diploma -

Opelousas Senior High School

BLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED Certified) -

American Heart Association

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