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Simone Fullerton

Brooklyn,NY

Summary

  • HHC - certified phlebotomist backed by eight years of experience within hospital and blood-bank settings.
  • Skillful and precise in performing venipuncture and capillary punctures; collecting, preparing and storing blood samples; and verifying medical records.

Detail-oriented Phlebotomist with strong track record in painless venipuncture. Highly familiar with centrifugation and aliquoting procedures and medical terminology. Responsible and hardworking professional dedicated to using compassionate and caring approach to provide outstanding services to patients.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Phlebotomist

Olgam Life (Plasma Donation Center)
Brooklyn , NY
09.2023 - 11.2024
  • Assisted in the collection of plasma donations from donors.
  • Maintained accurate records of donor collections, including volume and type of donation.
  • Provided basic medical care to donors during their donation process as needed.
  • Educated donors about the importance of donating plasma safely and responsibly.
  • Identified best veins for intravenous lines and blood draws, avoiding unnecessary pokes.
  • Maintained a clean and safe environment by adhering to infection control guidelines at all times.
  • Identified and labeled specimens accurately, ensuring proper handling and transport to lab.

Phlebotomist

Bio Reference PSC
White plains, NY
11.2021 - 05.2022
  • Responsible for entering patient data, answering phones, customer service
  • Maintained adequate inventory of lab, and clinical supplies and requisitions
  • Organized or cleaned blood-drawing trays, ensuring that all instruments are sterile, and all needles, syringes or related items are of first-time use
  • Conducted standard tests, such as blood cultures, blood alcohol, oral glucose tolerance and drug test
  • Gave special instructions to patients on performing various stool and urine samples
  • Followed special processing, packing and transporting instructions on various of samples
  • Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols

Phlebotomist

Northwell Health Lab
Long Island, NY
05.2018 - 03.2021
  • Performed laboratory computer operations
  • Performed venipuncture and skin punctures to obtain a blood sample
  • Transport specimen to the laboratory for testing
  • Utilized standard procedures for the maintenance of positive patient identification
  • Collected urine specimen
  • Performed phlebotomy procedure in-house and in Mobile unit
  • Collected specimens from pediatric, adult, geriatric, and special needs patients.

Phlebotomist/PCA (temp)

Harlem Hospital
New York, NY
06.2017 - 09.2017
  • Obtain blood samples for medical testing and transfusion through venipuncture or capillary puncture
  • Follow infection-control and safety procedures in carrying out daily phlebotomy functions
  • Prepare blood-collecting equipment, draw blood, and safely store and transport samples
  • Build trust and minimize patient discomfort during phlebotomy procedures while efficiently collecting blood specimens

Phlebotomist/PCA (temp)

Bellevue Hospital
New York, NY
11.2016 - 06.2017
  • Go to patient's rooms, took vitals and performed blood draws
  • Obtain blood samples for medical testing and transfusion through venipuncture or capillary puncture
  • Checked for accuracy of records and specimens and transport to lab
  • Performed phlebotomy techniques on adults, pediatric, and newborn patients using vacutainer needles, butterfly needles and heel stick devices
  • Obtain urine specimens from patients and handle appropriate before transporting to lab

Education

High School Diploma -

New York

HHC - Phlebotomy, EKG, PCA Certification

Gotham inc.
New York

Skills

  • Venipuncture
  • Capillary Puncture
  • Blood Collection
  • Handling Safety
  • Medical Records Review
  • Blood Specimen Storage
  • Patient Care
  • Donor Care
  • Quality Assurance
  • Controls
  • Proper labeling
  • HIPAA compliance

Timeline

Phlebotomist

Olgam Life (Plasma Donation Center)
09.2023 - 11.2024

Phlebotomist

Bio Reference PSC
11.2021 - 05.2022

Phlebotomist

Northwell Health Lab
05.2018 - 03.2021

Phlebotomist/PCA (temp)

Harlem Hospital
06.2017 - 09.2017

Phlebotomist/PCA (temp)

Bellevue Hospital
11.2016 - 06.2017

High School Diploma -

HHC - Phlebotomy, EKG, PCA Certification

Gotham inc.
Simone Fullerton