Stacy Cook
Clinton,Missouri
Summary
Skilled phlebotomist with over 7 years of experience in blood collection and patient record management. Known for exceptional attention to detail and customer service excellence, contributing to a safe and organized healthcare environment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomist
Quest Diagnostics
Clinton, Missouri
09.2019 - 12.2024
- Collected blood samples from patients using proper techniques and equipment.
- Processed laboratory specimens for testing in accordance with established protocols.
- Maintained accurate records of patient information and sample collection procedures.
- Assisted patients in understanding the blood draw process to ease anxiety.
- Collaborated with healthcare staff to coordinate patient care and specimen handling.
- Ensured compliance with safety and hygiene standards during all procedures.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies and reported shortages to management promptly.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
- Verified patient information prior to specimen collection.
- Located veins suitable for puncture to draw blood using sterilized needles, vials and other equipment.
- Adhered to HIPAA guidelines regarding patient privacy.
- Performed venipuncture and other blood collection procedures according to established standards.
- Collected specimens from pediatric, adult, geriatric, and special needs patients.
- Provided excellent customer service while interacting with patients.
- Delivered quality patient care by completing accurate and timely collection and transport of clinical specimens according to established procedures.
- Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier and station.
- Centrifuged blood specimens in test tubes and capillary tubes to separate cells and sediment from blood serum.
- Processed samples accurately and efficiently.
- Documented patient information into electronic medical records system.
- Prepared and packaged specimens for courier transport.
- Promoted blood specimen integrity for laboratory testing using accurate selection of collection tubes and correct technique.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies used in phlebotomy services.
- Verified collection orders and communicated discrepancies to nurses.
- Maintained patient comfort and safety throughout the phlebotomy process.
Phlebotomist
Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare
Clinton , MO
10.2016 - 09.2019
- Collected blood samples from patients using proper techniques and equipment.
- Assisted patients in understanding the blood draw process to ease anxiety.
- Ensured compliance with safety and hygiene standards during all procedures.
- Trained new phlebotomists on best practices and equipment usage effectively.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies and reported shortages to management promptly.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
- Verified patient information prior to specimen collection.
- Located veins suitable for puncture to draw blood using sterilized needles, vials and other equipment.
- Adhered to HIPAA guidelines regarding patient privacy.
- Performed venipuncture and other blood collection procedures according to established standards.
- Collected specimens from pediatric, adult, geriatric, and special needs patients.
- Provided excellent customer service while interacting with patients.
- Delivered quality patient care by completing accurate and timely collection and transport of clinical specimens according to established procedures.
- Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier and station.
- Assisted in the training of new phlebotomists.
- Responded quickly and effectively to emergency situations.
- Centrifuged blood specimens in test tubes and capillary tubes to separate cells and sediment from blood serum.
- Processed samples accurately and efficiently.
- Documented patient information into electronic medical records system.
- Promoted blood specimen integrity for laboratory testing using accurate selection of collection tubes and correct technique.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies used in phlebotomy services.
- Verified collection orders and communicated discrepancies to nurses.
- Collected specimens for drug screens, paternity tests and alcohol tests.
- Ensured compliance with federal regulations governing laboratory procedures.
- Educated patients on proper blood draw techniques.
- Performed quality control tests on collected specimens.
- Calibrated equipment according to manufacturer specifications.
- Maintained patient comfort and safety throughout the phlebotomy process.
- Identified and labeled specimens accurately, ensuring proper handling and transport to lab.
- Ensured the cleanliness and sterilization of phlebotomy equipment and work area.
- Utilized aseptic techniques to prevent infection and cross-contamination during blood collection.
- Demonstrated proficiency in using a variety of collection techniques and equipment.
- Identified best veins for intravenous lines and blood draws, avoiding unnecessary pokes.
- Counseled patients to ease fears, explain procedures, and enhance cooperation during blood draws.
- Used heel and finger stick methods to obtain blood from capillaries.
- Collected specimen samples and transported to laboratory for processing.
Education
GED -
Navasota High
Navasota, TX05-2004
Skills
- Blood specimen collection
- Venipuncture techniques
- Patient record management
- Compliance regulation awareness
- Specimen processing methods
- Laboratory safety standards
- Inventory management
- Attention to detail
- Paperwork processing
- Order of draw
- Patient confidentiality
- HIPAA
- Personal protective equipment usage
- Proper labeling
- Blood culture collection
- Specimen labeling procedures
- Sample labeling
- HIPAA compliance
- Specimen handling
- Blood collection techniques
- Blood collection
- Patient care
- Health and safety
- Venipuncture and capillary puncture
- Capillary puncture
- Sample and specimen collection
- Specimen collection and storage
- Butterfly needle technique
- Venipuncture
- Multi-sample collection
- Communication
- Sample storage
- Syringe method
Timeline
Phlebotomist
Quest Diagnostics
09.2019 - 12.2024
Phlebotomist
Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare
10.2016 - 09.2019
GED -
Navasota High