Silver Sykes
Flint,MI
Summary
Newly Certified Phlebotomist with extensive training and hands-on experience in venipuncture, capillary puncture and special collection techniques. Quick to build rapport with patients and successful at reducing patients' anxiety or discomfort.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomist
Biomat U S A
Flint, MI
09.2019 - 10.2024
- Performed venipuncture and other blood collection procedures according to established standards.
- Assisted in the preparation of laboratory specimens for analysis and testing.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
- Customer service
- Phone procedures
- Verified patient information prior to specimen collection.
- Educated patients on proper blood draw techniques.
Nurse Assistant
Loving Joy Assisted Living
Flint, MI
01.2010 - 09.2019
- Assisted nurses with daily patient care, including dressing wounds and providing hygiene assistance.
- Provided companionship to patients by talking to them, listening to their concerns, and helping them stay positive.
- Performed vital signs checks such as blood pressure and temperature readings for patients.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory analysis.
- Changed bed linens, cleaned patient rooms and assisted with transfers of patients in wheelchairs or beds as needed.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to requests from patients in a timely manner.
Education
CNA - Nursing Assistant
Warren Health Academy
Clarkston, MI05-2013
High School Diploma -
Mt Morris Alternative High School
Flint, MI06-2006
Skills
- Donor screening
- EMR recordkeeping
- Patient confidentiality
- Blood collection
- Proper labeling
- Data entry
- Patient care
- Infection control
- Venipuncture expertise
- HIPAA
- Medical records review
- Patient assessment
- Specimen handling
- Communication
- Sanitation and sterilization
- Venipuncture and capillary puncture
- Emergency response training
Timeline
Phlebotomist
Biomat U S A
09.2019 - 10.2024
Nurse Assistant
Loving Joy Assisted Living
01.2010 - 09.2019
CNA - Nursing Assistant
Warren Health Academy
High School Diploma -
Mt Morris Alternative High School