- 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. Venipuncture and capillary puncture expertise, as well as specimen storage and quality assurance.
- Accomplished in easing patients' anxieties and working with needle-adverse individuals. Prepared to take next career step in rewarding phlebotomist role
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Sierra Trimble
Old Hickory ,TN
Summary
Overview
9
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
St Thomas West
Phlebotomist
06.2022 - 06.2025
Job overview
- Stayed up to date on medical advances, such as computerized diagnostic and treatment equipment, data processing technology, imaging advances, government regulations, health insurance changes, and financing options.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Obtained a variety of blood samples via venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Spoke with the patient in order to obtain information for lab records, as well as to alleviate fear or anxiety and maximize cooperation.
- Used a vacuum tube, a syringe, or a butterfly venipuncture to draw blood from veins.
- Kept my phlebotomy cart, carrier, and station fully stocked.
- Stocked the appropriate supplies in the phlebotomy cart or carrier.
- Checked blood and specimen collection orders for accuracy, notifying nurses or physicians if there were any discrepancies between the order and the nursing station logs.
- Labeled blood vials with vital information such as the time of collection, the date, and the name of the patient
- Monitored patients for reactions and verified sample quality.
- Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness.
- Adhered to HIPAA standards and maintained patient confidentiality in all interactions.
- Performed venipunctures, finger sticks and heel sticks for both adult and pediatric patients.
Advantage Care EMS
EMS Dispatcher/COVID-19 Tester
10.2021 - 05.2022
Job overview
- Handled emergency calls that were routed through the automatic distribution system.
- Routed calls to the appropriate police, fire, or medical responders, depending on the nature of the call.
- Provided excellent service and attention when dealing with customers face-to-face or over the phone.
- Handled emergency calls calmly and collected relevant information with a calm demeanor.
- Used a radio, telephone, and computer system to provide new information to first responders.
- Received public emergency and non-emergency calls and supervised response prioritization in order to effectively dispatch official units such as police, fire, and EMS while tracking data in real-time environments.
- Directed responders using assigned mapping systems for timely emergency attendance.
- Perform COVID-19 testing to include sample collection using technique instructed by test manufacturer.
- COVID- 19 nasal swab testing
- Preformed all activities related to screening patients for COVID19: patient registration, point of care test specimen collection/processing, notifying patient of results, educate patient on appropriate next steps based on test results
Hermitage Medical Associates
Phlebotomist
07.2020 - 03.2022
Job overview
- Obtained a variety of blood samples via venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Spoke with the patient in order to obtain information for lab records, as well as to alleviate fear or anxiety and maximize cooperation.
- Used a vacuum tube, a syringe, or a butterfly venipuncture to draw blood from veins.
- Kept my phlebotomy cart, carrier, and station fully stocked. Stocked the appropriate supplies in the phlebotomy cart or carrier.
- Entered patient information and results into the system using Orchard.
- Kept patients safe by adhering to infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal guidelines.
- Checked blood and specimen collection orders for accuracy, notifying nurses or physicians if there were any discrepancies between the order and the nursing station logs.
- Labeled blood vials with vital information such as the time of collection, the date, and the name of the patient.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
St Thomas Midtown
Phlebotomist
03.2019 - 07.2020
Job overview
- 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.
- Checked blood and specimen collection orders for accuracy, notifying nurses or physicians if there were any discrepancies between the order and the nursing station logs.
- Obtained blood samples by performing 30-50 venipunctures and finger sticks per day.
- Spoke with the patient in order to obtain information for lab records, as well as to alleviate fear or anxiety and maximize cooperation.
- Labeled vacutainer tubes correctly with the patient's name, date, and time of collection.
- Entered patient information and results into the system using Cerner.
- Kept track of the specimens I collected by initialing, dating, and noting the date and time of collection.
- Stocked the appropriate supplies in the phlebotomy cart or carrier.
Kpg Healthcare
Traveling Phlebotomist
07.2025 - 01.2026
Job overview
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
- Performed venipunctures, finger sticks and heel sticks for both adult and pediatric patients.
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
- Administered testing with electrocardiogram for patients experiencing events and as screening tool.
BrightQuest Treatment Center
Phlebotomist
09.2018 - 04.2019
Job overview
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Used sample prep equipment to prepare for drug tests.
- Prepared samples for shipping and disposed of bodily fluids in proper containers.
Quest Diagnostics
Phlebotomist
05.2017 - 10.2018
Job overview
- Collect specimens according to established procedures. This includes, but not limited to: drug screens, biometric screening and insurance exams.
- Data entry and processing specimens including: labeling, and centrifuging specimens as required by test order.
- Perform departmental-related clerical duties when assigned such as data entry, inventory, stock supplies, and answer phones when needed.
- Perform verification of patient demographic info / initials including patient signature post-venipuncture to verify tubes were labeled in their presence and that the name on the label is correct.
- Conducts in center exams and mobile exams, which include taking basic vitals, medical histories, venipuncture, urine collection, and EKG. Also collects specimens for pre- employment drug screenings and other Quest Diagnostics services.
- Maintain all appropriate phlebotomy logs in a timely manner and based on frequency, such as maintenance logs and temperature logs.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear, or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
Education
Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville, TN
Phlebotomy Certification
12.2014
University Overview
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GED
04.2010
University Overview
Skills
- Phlebotomy
- CPR Certified
- Phone Etiquette
- Venipuncture
- Laboratory and Hospital Experience
- Front Desk (5 years)
- Customer Service (8 years)
- Cerner (3 years)/Orchard (2 years)/ Epic(1 year)
- Vital Signs
- Laboratory Procedures
- EKGS
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
- Achieved a 4.0 GPA across multiple semesters, demonstrating academic excellence and commitment to professional development; honored with induction into the National Society of Leadership and Success
Certification
NCCT Phlebotomy
Timeline
Traveling Phlebotomist
Kpg Healthcare
07.2025 - 01.2026
Phlebotomist
St Thomas West
06.2022 - 06.2025
EMS Dispatcher/COVID-19 Tester
Advantage Care EMS
10.2021 - 05.2022
Phlebotomist
Hermitage Medical Associates
07.2020 - 03.2022
Phlebotomist
St Thomas Midtown
03.2019 - 07.2020
Phlebotomist
BrightQuest Treatment Center
09.2018 - 04.2019
Phlebotomist
Quest Diagnostics
05.2017 - 10.2018
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
Phlebotomy Certification
.
GED