Skyy Blackburn
Sherrills Ford,NC
Summary
Productive Phlebotomist offering four years of experience in collecting blood specimens in healthcare settings. Proven leader with success in recommending and introducing strategies to improve workflow, specimen processing and customer service related to patient care. Calm and comforting with stressed patients.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Novant Presbyterian Medical Center
Charlotte, NC
2023.05 - Current
- Ensured that quality control was maintained throughout the phlebotomy process.
- Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date and patient name.
- Participated in continuing education programs related to phlebotomy practices.
- Obtained blood samples for medical testing and transfusion through venipuncture or capillary puncture.
- Labeled specimens accurately with patient information and collected data.
- Complied with HIPAA regulations when handling confidential patient information.
- Coordinated workflow based on stat, schedule, or outpatient needs.
- Sanitized work area after every patient to prevent contamination and spread of disease.
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Iredell Memorial Hospital
Statesville, NC
2021.03 - 2023.04
- As a phlebotomist I communicated with my patients in a polite manner.
- I communicate with guest regarding special request, allergy issues, and other questions they may have.
- Report any safety hazards and made sure timely resolutions were reached.
- Observe all safety and sanitation requirements.
- Check on patients to ensure satisfaction and correct any issues.
- Engage an friendly conversation with patients to build connections with them and increase satisfaction.
- Greet all guest with a smile and friendly greeting.
- Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier and station.
- Obtained blood samples for medical testing and transfusion through venipuncture or capillary puncture.
- Located veins suitable for puncture to draw blood using sterilized needles, vials and other equipment.
- Transported specimens following established protocol for temperature and light.
- Identified patients using proper procedures prior to specimen collection.
- Collected specimens for drug screens, paternity tests and alcohol tests.
- Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles.
- Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date and patient name.
- Labeled patient samples, double-checking information for accuracy.
- Coordinated workflow based on stat, schedule, or outpatient needs.
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Frye Regional Medical Center
Statesville, NC
2021.01 - 2021.07
- Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles.
- Prepared blood-collecting equipment to draw blood and safely store and transport samples.
- Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier and station.
- Enforced infection control and sharps disposal procedures to protect patients, co-workers and self.
- Verified collection orders and communicated discrepancies to nurses.
- Conducted various blood tests and updated results into paper and electronic charts.
- Prepared and packaged specimens for courier transport.
- Located veins suitable for puncture to draw blood using sterilized needles, vials and other equipment.
- Promoted blood specimen integrity for laboratory testing using accurate selection of collection tubes and correct technique.
- Transported specimens following established protocol for temperature and light.
- Identified patients using proper procedures prior to specimen collection.
- Collected specimens for drug screens, paternity tests and alcohol tests.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Phlebotomy
Southeastern Institute - Charlotte
Charlotte, NCSkills
- Safety and sanitation, always wash my hands
- Customer service
- Leadership
- Critical thinking
- Honesty
- Great Communicator
- Problem Solver
- Time Management
- Organized
- Works Well With Others
- Creative
- Active Listener
- OSHA
- HIPAA
- CPR Certified
- CPT Certified NHA
Certification
- CPR Certified
- CPT Certified
Timeline
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Novant Presbyterian Medical Center
2023.05 - Current
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Iredell Memorial Hospital
2021.03 - 2023.04
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Frye Regional Medical Center
2021.01 - 2021.07
Some College (No Degree) - Phlebotomy
Southeastern Institute - Charlotte