Shaundell De Freitas
Baldwinsville
Summary
Experienced with venipuncture techniques and patient interaction in clinical settings. Utilizes meticulous attention to detail and thorough understanding of safety protocols to ensure accurate specimen collection. Track record of maintaining patient comfort and fostering calm environment during procedures.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Specimen Processor
St. Joseph Hospital
01.2024 - Current
- Followed safety protocols while handling hazardous materials.
- Ensured compliance with all relevant safety protocols while handling biohazardous materials during specimen processing tasks.
- Processed high volumes of time-sensitive specimens without compromising accuracy or quality standards under tight deadlines.
- Developed strong relationships with internal departments, facilitating smooth communication channels for expedited issue resolution regarding specimens or testing requirements.
Phlebotomist
CSL Plasma
04.2018 - 01.2024
- Performed all aspects of the pheresis procedure and plasma collection
- Provide a warm and friendly environment for donors
- Donor setup and monitoring
- Perform safe and sterile venipunctures
- Evaluate, monitor and adjust connected donors
- Ensure donor safety
- Educate donors on important matters as related to the donation process
- Accurate recording of donor data
St Joseph Hospital
11.2021 - 04.2022
- Ensuring that the patient is as comfortable and relaxed as possible and confirming their agreement to the collection of blood sample
- Collection of sample(s) of blood in accordance with training and procedures
- Ensuring samples are stored in appropriate containers
- Accurate, legible labelling of all samples to confirm patient identity
- Checking patient identification against GP/nurse request and confirming with patient whenever possible
- Recording collection of blood sample in patient record to accordance with practice procedure
- Ensuring that samples are dispatched to the appropriate laboratories in a timely fashion
Phlebotomist
Arthritis Health Associates
11.2016 - 03.2018
- Verify test requisition
- Collect and test blood/urine specimens
- Worked with NextGen software
- Communicate insurance related information regarding accepted insurance and pricing
Patient Care Technician
Bellevue Hospital
06.2014 - 07.2016
- Working as part of the Emergency Department/Urgent Care team
- Proactively communicating with Nurses and Physician Colleagues
- Collect and test specimens
- Report and record patient’s condition and patient treatments
- Assist patients with their mobility - turn and positioning
- Do range of motion exercises
- Transferring patients to and from wheelchair, assist with ambulation
- Coordinated and followed up on daily laboratory related procedures and communications
Education
Onondaga Community College
03.2025
Bulkan’s Educational Institute
Brooklyn, NY01.2002
Cotton Field Secondary School
06.2001
Skills
- Dedicated
- High energy
- Detail oriented
- Decision-making
- Team member
- Strong work ethic
- Time management
- Multi-tasking
- Prioritizing tasks
Timeline
Senior Specimen Processor
St. Joseph Hospital
01.2024 - Current
St Joseph Hospital
11.2021 - 04.2022
Phlebotomist
CSL Plasma
04.2018 - 01.2024
Phlebotomist
Arthritis Health Associates
11.2016 - 03.2018
Patient Care Technician
Bellevue Hospital
06.2014 - 07.2016
Bulkan’s Educational Institute
Cotton Field Secondary School
Onondaga Community College
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