Veteran Phlebotomist with proven track record of excellence working in clinic and mobile settings. Expert in all aspects of venipuncture with success in working with difficult or needle-adverse individuals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Phlebotomist Technician
Labcorp
Fayetteville, NC
06.2018 - Current
Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
Followed physician orders to correctly administer therapeutic phlebotomy.
Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
Organized daily work based on collection priority.
Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.
Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe or butterfly venipuncture methods.
Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles.
Phlebotomy Instructor
Fayetteville Technical Community College
Fayetteville, NC
09.2017 - Current
Coached students on individual level with patience and positive reinforcement.
Upheld classroom rules and regulations according to campus and department guidelines.
Interpreted and composed instructions in various forms using software, written communication and hand-drawn diagrams.
Taught vein selection and blood extraction protocol in real-time with demonstration materials and in clinical settings.
Phlebotomy Coordinator
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
Fayetteville, NC
09.2007 - 06.2018
Developed and implemented training processes to achieve high quality of care for patients.
Followed directives from phlebotomy supervisor to coordinate team's daily activities.
Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
Trained new staff on how to perform procedures, adhere to compliance requirements and maximize productivity.