SHERRICA DAWSON
Blytheville,US
Summary
Experienced phlebotomist with a track record of success in clinic settings. Venipuncture and capillary puncture expertise, as well as specimen storage and quality assurance. When collecting, labeling, and processing samples and specimens, we are committed to the highest quality standards. Compassionate, caring, and at ease with people from all walks of life. Phlebotomist certified in venipuncture, capillary puncture, and other special collection techniques. Phlebotomist with over 9 years of experience in a fast-paced working environment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer
Mississippi County Work Release Center
06.2023 - Current
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
- Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
Phlebotomist
Family Medicine Associates
10.2016 - 04.2023
- Used vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles to collect blood samples
- Handled insurance verification tasks to validate patient insurance information
- Obtained blood samples by performing venipunctures and finger sticks
- Labeled vacutainer tubes correctly with the patient's name, date, and time of collection
- Entered patient information and results into the system using eClinical and LabDaq
- Ordered supplies, transported specimens, cleaned and sanitized drawing room between patients
- Used a vacuum tube, a syringe, or a butterfly venipuncture to draw blood from veins
- Stocked the appropriate supplies in the phlebotomy cart or carrier
Phlebotomist
Dr. Ronald D. Smith, MD
07.2015 - 10.2016
- Gathered tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays
- Used vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles to collect blood samples
- Kept patients safe by adhering to infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal guidelines
- Used appropriate collection procedures, to collect fluid or tissue samples
- Obtained blood samples by performing [Number] venipunctures and finger sticks per day
- Labeled vacutainer tubes correctly with the patient's name, date, and time of collection
- Entered patient information and results into the system using AEL Labworks and LabDaq
- Ordered supplies, transported specimens, stocked supplies, and cleaned and sanitized between patients
- Used a vacuum tube, a syringe, or a butterfly venipuncture to draw blood from veins
- Stocked the appropriate supplies in the phlebotomy cart or carrier
Education
Phlebotomy - Some college (No degree)
Arkansas Northeastern College
Blytheville, ARDental Assisting - Some college (No degree)
Arkansas Northeastern College
Blytheville, ARHigh School -
Blytheville High School
Blytheville, AR01.2003
Skills
- Venipuncture
- Sample and specimen collection
- Data entry
- Specimen labeling procedures
- Blood specimen storage
- Specimen collection and analysis
- Patient privacy and confidentiality
- Quality control guidelines
- Order of draw
- Specimen handling
- Patient confidentiality
- HIPAA compliance
- Butterfly needle technique
- Blood collection techniques
- Capillary puncture
- HIPAA
- Pediatric phlebotomy
- Recording data
- Patient preparation
- Sample storage
- Geriatric phlebotomy
- Medical records management
- Hemoglobin testing
- Communication
- Blood collection
- Sample labeling
- Specimen collection and storage
- Venipuncture and capillary puncture
Timeline
Correctional Officer
Mississippi County Work Release Center
06.2023 - Current
Phlebotomist
Family Medicine Associates
10.2016 - 04.2023
Phlebotomist
Dr. Ronald D. Smith, MD
07.2015 - 10.2016
Phlebotomy - Some college (No degree)
Arkansas Northeastern College
Dental Assisting - Some college (No degree)
Arkansas Northeastern College
High School -
Blytheville High School