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Stephanie Parker
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
McComb,MS
Summary
Competent Phlebotomy Technician with 5 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.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Phlebotomy Team Lead
North Oaks Medical Center
06.2022 - Current
- Mentored junior phlebotomists, fostering a supportive learning environment and promoting professional growth.
- Implemented a rigorous quality control program to maintain the highest standards of sample collection and processing.
- Performed venipuncture, capillary puncture, and other blood collection methods according to established protocols while prioritizing patient safety.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Magnolia Obstetrics & Gynecology
01.2022 - Current
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to provide high-quality care for patients requiring blood tests.
- Upheld strict confidentiality standards to protect sensitive patient information in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Addressed questions and concerns to educate patients on collection process and procedures.
- Performed venipunctures, finger sticks and heel sticks for both adult and pediatric patients.
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Our Time Is Now Career College
12.2020 - 10.2022
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Reduced contamination risks by strictly adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining a clean work environment.
- Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
Education
Phlebotomy Certification - Phlebotomy
Our Time Is Now Technical College
McComb, MS11.2020
High School Diploma -
South Pike Senior High School
Magnolia, MS05.2015
Skills
HIPAA compliance awareness
Blood collection techniques
Medical terminology understanding
Strong Communication Skills
Venipuncture Expertise
Adaptable to change
Electronic health records navigation
Order of draw knowledge
Safety and Infection Control
Patient identification verification
Butterfly needle usage
Software
References
LaPorcha Matthews- Staff Lead:601-248-2122
Angela Williams-Supervisor: 601-248-9159
Brison Holmes-Supervisor: 601-248-9172
Timeline
Certified Phlebotomy Team Lead
North Oaks Medical Center
06.2022 - Current
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Magnolia Obstetrics & Gynecology
01.2022 - Current
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Our Time Is Now Career College
12.2020 - 10.2022
Phlebotomy Certification - Phlebotomy
Our Time Is Now Technical College
High School Diploma -
South Pike Senior High School