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Sherry Howard

Sherry Howard

Yadkinville,NC

Summary

Certified Phlebotomist with extensive experience in venipuncture, capillary puncture, and special collection techniques. Skilled at building rapport with patients and reducing anxiety or discomfort. Certified Cardiovascular Technician with a strong background in patient care and technical proficiency. Knowledgeable in 12 lead, 5 lead, and 3 lead EKG, stress tests, and monitoring vitals. Outgoing and friendly nature with a strong motivation for success. Experienced Certified Nursing Assistant with superior time-management skills, a compassionate bedside manner, and astute observational ability. Knowledgeable about mobility assistance and patient hygiene needs. Caring CNA excited to take initiative and employ patience, knowledge, and skill to your facility. Dedicated and committed to optimal patient care, skilled in collecting specimens, cleaning rooms, managing dietary needs, and possessing exceptional communication skills.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

PST Specialist

Labcorp
01.2023 - Current
  • Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
  • Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
  • Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
  • Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
  • Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
  • Excelled in high-pressure situations, maintaining composure and professionalism during peak hours and emergency scenarios.
  • Reduced contamination risks by strictly adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining a clean work environment.
  • Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
  • Demonstrated adaptability by effectively performing blood draws on diverse patient populations, including pediatric, geriatric, and challenging cases.

Phlebotomy

Hugh Chatham Hospital
12.2021 - 12.2022
  • Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date and patient name.
  • Screened prospective donors by conducting interviews, obtaining medical histories and measuring vital signs.
  • Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles.
  • Prepared blood-collecting equipment to draw blood and safely store and transport samples.
  • Counseled patients to ease fears, explain procedures and enhance cooperation during blood draws.
  • Verified collection orders and communicated discrepancies to nurses.
  • Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier and station.
  • Monitored and maintained patient charts and confidential files.
  • Interacted closely with practitioners, nurses and patients and used effective interpersonal, active listening and communication skills.
  • Led patients to exam rooms, answered general questions and prepared patients for physician by explaining process.
  • Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
  • Assisted patients with basic care and provided excellent service.
  • Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.

Nutrition Site Manager

YVEDDI
07.2019 - 01.2021
  • Handled all operations of Meals on Wheels as well as Congregate meals for yadkinville Senior Center.
  • Maintained scheduling of Drivers.
  • Processed orders for Meals through Serve Tracker.
  • Maintained proper verification of orders for all meals for over 100 clients.
  • Managed time and mileage of all Meals on Wheels drivers.
  • Talked to Congregate clients and managed a daily activity schedule for our Congregate Seniors.
  • Maintained daily communication with Caterer's and Drivers to ensure food was properly delivered to clients.
  • Complied with operational standards and OSHA regulations.
  • Monitored worksite personnel to maintain high levels of quality and performance.
  • Maintained safe operating compliance and verified that operations met best practice standards.

Business Owner

Sherry's Island Cleaning
03.2009 - 12.2015
  • Owned and Maintained a small successful cleaning business which consisted of Condos, Beach homes. and personal properties.
  • Assessed, optimized and elevated operations to target current and expected demands.
  • Reconciled daily sales, returns and financial transaction reports and prepared bank deposits.
  • Created and implemented marketing and advertising strategies to support revenue goals and promote strategic growth.
  • Collaborated with Personnel to maximize customer satisfaction, streamline procedures and improve bottom-line profitability.
  • Resolved issues quickly through meticulous research and quick decision making.
  • Kept up-to-date on regulatory changes affecting business operations.

Home Health Care Assistant

United Home Care Services
10.2004 - 02.2009
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, and heart rate.
  • Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
  • Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
  • Used mobility devices to transport patients.
  • Provided basic patient care by bathing and grooming patients, changing bedding and assisting in feeding activities.
  • Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
  • Took patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse and documented height and weight.
  • Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
  • Provided patients with transportation to and from doctor appointments.

Unit Manager

Acosta Sales & Marketing
03.1998 - 06.2004
  • In charge of multiple nightly resets in Dayton, Cincinnati, Columbus and surrounding areas.
  • Responsible for remodels, continuity, store displays as well as basic store coverage.
  • Worked with store representatives, principles, and Managers.
  • Responsible for hiring, training, and maintaining the store coverage in the surrounding Meijer Stores.

Education

Certified - Cardiovascular Technician, Phlebotomy

Wilkes Community College
Wilkesboro, NC
11.2021

CNA License, CPR Certification - CNA, CPR

Surry Community College
Dobson, NC
05.2021

Skills

  • Team building
  • Monitoring fluids
  • Quick problem solver
  • Collecting vital signs
  • Multitasking
  • Medical records maintenance
  • Proper storage procedures
  • Venipuncture
  • Patient care

Accomplishments

  • Maintained compliance with OSHA, HIPAA, and CLIA standards.
  • Improved blood collection process by preparing supplies to match patient load.

Certification

  • CNA License
  • Nationally Certified ECG Technician (NCET)
  • Certified Phlebotomist
  • CPR Certified

Education and Training

Surry Community College 

CNA

BLS

Wilkes Community College

Certified Phlebotomy

Certified Cardiovascular Tech

Timeline

PST Specialist

Labcorp
01.2023 - Current

Phlebotomy

Hugh Chatham Hospital
12.2021 - 12.2022

Nutrition Site Manager

YVEDDI
07.2019 - 01.2021

Business Owner

Sherry's Island Cleaning
03.2009 - 12.2015

Home Health Care Assistant

United Home Care Services
10.2004 - 02.2009

Unit Manager

Acosta Sales & Marketing
03.1998 - 06.2004

Certified - Cardiovascular Technician, Phlebotomy

Wilkes Community College

CNA License, CPR Certification - CNA, CPR

Surry Community College

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