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SHICALA DICKSON

SHICALA DICKSON

Bonifay,FL

Summary

Competent Phlebotomy Technician with 8 years of experience working in high-volume, fast-paced hospital settings. Highly knowledgeable in routine blood drawing procedures and using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles. Committed to maintaining highest quality standards when collecting, labeling and processing samples and specimens.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Phlebotomy Technician

LabCorp
TALLHASEEE, FL
07.2021 - Current
  • Followed physician orders to correctly administer therapeutic phlebotomy.
  • Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
  • Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
  • Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
  • Contacted physicians, nursing stations or reference laboratories for resolution assistance with unusual test orders.
  • Assembled tourniquets, needles and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
  • Determined donor eligibility by conducting screenings, interviewing prospective donors, and obtaining medical histories.
  • Obtained blood specimens by performing venipunctures and finger sticks several times per day

Phlebotomy Technician

Aureus Medical
Omaha, NE
12.2020 - 06.2021
  • Followed physician orders to correctly administer therapeutic phlebotomy.
  • Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
  • Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
  • Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
  • Assembled tourniquets, needles and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
  • Organized daily work based on collection priority.
  • Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe or butterfly venipuncture methods.
  • Obtained blood specimens by performing venipunctures and finger sticks several times per day
  • Obtained blood specimens by performing venipunctures and finger sticks several times per day
  • Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles

Certified Nursing Assistant

CENTURION
Ocala, FL
07.2015 - 05.2019
  • 04Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
  • Maintained best-in-class standards for individualized care in 40-bed unit by continuously checking in with patients and families and quickly providing care

Education

No Degree - Medical Code And Billing

Florida Technical College
Deland Fl
06.2020

High School Diploma -

HOLMES CITY HIGH
Bonifay, FL
05.2001

Skills

  • Patient confidentiality
  • Medical office administration
  • Specimen Collection
  • Recording Data

Certification

  • PT - Phlebotomy Technician
  • CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant

Timeline

Phlebotomy Technician

LabCorp
07.2021 - Current

Phlebotomy Technician

Aureus Medical
12.2020 - 06.2021

Certified Nursing Assistant

CENTURION
07.2015 - 05.2019

No Degree - Medical Code And Billing

Florida Technical College

High School Diploma -

HOLMES CITY HIGH

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