Hi, I’m
Shanta Barksdale
Hammond,IN
Summary
Seeking a position that can utilize my skills and provide opportunity for advancement within the company.
Overview
26
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
University of Illinois at Chicago Medical CenterChicago, IL
Lead Medical Laboratory Technician
01.2005 - Current
Job overview
- Labeling and processing specimen
- Phlebotomy
- Packaging and sending off-site laboratories for specialized testing
- Obtaining and arranging reports for release
- Aliquot samples
- Follows Standard Operating Procedures for sample preparation
- Enters patient demographics and orders appropriate tests
- Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of results
- Able to identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either correct the problem or notify the appropriate supervisor
- Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance
- Prepare and order neonatal screens
- Talk to doctors and nurse about lab results
- Epic/Cerner/Sunquest
- Supervisor/Lead Technician In charge
- Making of the schedule
- Troubleshot technical issues that arose during the specimen processing process quickly and effectively.
- Evaluated incoming specimens for completeness prior to performing any tests or analyses on them.
- Trainer of Agency employee and New Hire.
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Chicago Hospital of ChicagoChicago, Illinois
Clinical Laboratory Assistant - Specimen Processing
10.2023 - 04.2024
Job overview
- Used appropriate collection and processing procedures to avoid inadequate specimens and promote reliability of blood products.
- Maintained detailed records of tests performed and results obtained, ensuring traceability and accountability.
- Performed quality control procedures to validate test results according to established standards.
- Epic/Cerner/Sunquest
- Properly documented all variables relative to specimen processing.
Maxim Healthcare Services Agency
Pharmacy Technician- Inpatient
04.2022 - 09.2023
Job overview
- Preparing new prescription and refill requests for patients
- Dispensing medication to patients per the prescription, or provider’s orders
- Packing and labeling a prescribed medication
- Tracking inventory
- Preparing compounded medications using sterile and non-sterile processes
- Filling automated dispensing machines
- Repackaging of bulk medication.
- Omicell/PYXIS/MedSmart
Jesse Brown Hospital and Medical Center
Pharmacy Technician- Inpatient
11.2021 - 03.2022
Job overview
- Prepares and package medication for delivery to the Omnicell/PYXIS or hand deliver to nurse station
- Retrieve, count, measure compounds drugs under the direction of a pharmacist
- Applies barcode and labels to packaged medication for Pharmacist to review
- Loads medication for chemo drugs and TPN
- Delivery medication and stock to Omnicell accurately
- Stock area and supplies accurately to cabinets
- Fills and match medication to dispensing label and select components for dispensed products
- Check Omnicell machine stock for outdated and unused items
- Returns discontinued and unused medication to Pharmacy for credited and.
Lakeside Community Based Outpatient Clinic of the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center
Medical Technician- Phlebotomist
07.2019 - 10.2021
Job overview
- Verifies proper patient preparation, specimen collection, and specimen transport requirements for all reference laboratory tests
- Performs a limited amount of patient testing which includes, but is not limited, to urine pregnancy testing, bleeding times and I-Stat
- Performs established quality control procedures to check the accuracy and validity of the test results
- Identifies unusual test results or discrepancies/conditions (instrument malfunction, conditions of test performance, reaction systems, and/or test procedures)
- Maintains adequate supplies for all phlebotomy and specimen procurement procedures ensuring work area is stocked
- Complies with all Medical Center policies regarding safety practices; and Performs other duties as assigned.
University of Illinois Medical CenterChicago
Certified Phlebotomist II/ Inpatient and Outpatient Phlebotomy
12.2001 - 11.2005
Job overview
- Collect blood samples from patients
- Practice proper patient identification
- Label vials with patient names and dates
- Decipher the best method for drawing blood depending on the specific patient
- Transport all specimen samples to a nearby laboratory
- Centrifuge blood samples
- Work with many patients varying in age and health status
- Keep phlebotomy cart or station well-organized always
- Practice infection control standards always when working with patients and equipment
- Answering phones for Outpatient Phlebotomy an Inpatient
- In charge of ordering Phlebotomy supplies
- Performing EKG's and CPR
- Lead Phlebotomist in Charge.
Walgreens Pharmacy
Pharmacy Technician
11.1998 - 08.2002
Job overview
- Answering Phones
- Maintaining Pharmacy Inventory
- Maintaining Patient Profiles
- Handling money and doing the cash register
- Effectively followed workflow procedures with an in-depth understanding of each workstation (i.e., Pick- Up, Drop-Off, Drive-Thru, Production) for day-to-day coordination and processing of patient medication orders
- Entering and submitting Prior Authorization request
- Compounding
- Lead Technician In charge
- Trained others in becoming a Pharmacy Technician.
Education
Richard Daley College
05.2002
University Overview
Phlebotomy Technician Certificate
George Henry Corliss High School
Diploma
06.1999
Skills
- Phlebotomy Technician Certificate
- Medical Laboratory Technician
- Specimen Processing
- Standard Operating Procedures
- Sample Preparation
- Accessioning
- Neonatal Screens
- Supervisory Tool Kit
- Work Scheduling
- Training
- Certified Phlebotomist
- Inpatient and Outpatient Phlebotomy
- Patient Identification
- Centrifuging
- EKG
- CPR
- Pharmacy Technician
- Medication Preparation and Packaging
- Drug Compounding
- Inventory Management
- Dispensing
- Omnicell Operation
- Clinical Laboratory Assistant
- Epic/Cerner/Sunquest
- Specimen Labeling
- Patient Testing
- Quality Control
- Pharmacy Procurement
- Walgreens Pharmacy Operations
- Prior Authorization
- Compounding
- Cashier
- Workflow Coordinator
- Lead Technician
- Phlebotomy
- Pharmacy License
- Team leadership and supervision
- Blood and Tissue Sample Collection
Certification
- Phlebotomy Certification, National Phlebotomy Accreditation
- Pharmacy Technician
References
- Vernita Marshall, Phlebotomy Department, 1801 W. Taylor St, Chicago, IL, 60612, (773) 414-5584
- Jacinta Davis, Supervisor of Operations, Pathology Department Outreach, 840 S. Woods, Chicago, IL, 60612, (312) 355-1985
- Tanisha Hinton, Adjunct Biology Professor, 107 Dana Rd, Vicksburg, MS, 39180, (312) 953-7843
Timeline
Clinical Laboratory Assistant - Specimen Processing
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Chicago Hospital of Chicago
10.2023 - 04.2024
Pharmacy Technician- Inpatient
Maxim Healthcare Services Agency
04.2022 - 09.2023
Pharmacy Technician- Inpatient
Jesse Brown Hospital and Medical Center
11.2021 - 03.2022
Medical Technician- Phlebotomist
Lakeside Community Based Outpatient Clinic of the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center
07.2019 - 10.2021
Lead Medical Laboratory Technician
University of Illinois at Chicago Medical Center
01.2005 - Current
Certified Phlebotomist II/ Inpatient and Outpatient Phlebotomy
University of Illinois Medical Center
12.2001 - 11.2005
Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens Pharmacy
11.1998 - 08.2002
Richard Daley College
George Henry Corliss High School
Diploma
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