Certified Phlebotomist with extensive professional skills 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
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomists (ER)
Conway Medical Center
Myrtle Beach, SC
09.2022 - 12.2023
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.
Counseled patients to ease fears, explain procedures and enhance cooperation during blood draws.
Coordinated workflow based on stat, schedule, or outpatient needs.
Located veins suitable for puncture to draw blood using sterilized needles, vials and other equipment.
Collected specimens from pediatric, adult, geriatric, and special needs patients.
Responded quickly and effectively to emergency situations.
Patient Care Technician
Grand Stand Medical Center
Myrtle Beach , SC
07.2022 - 02.2023
Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising.
Transported patients to other areas of hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys for tests, treatments and therapies.
Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs.
Phlebotomist Technician
Tidelands Myrtle Beach Cancer Center
Myrtle Beach, SC
01.2022 - 05.2022
100+ hours of experience at Tidelands Myrtle Beach Cancer Center.
Collected specimens from patients.
Cleaned, sanitized, and maintained department equipment and work areas according to facility standards.
Understood and adhered to HIPAA policies, procedures, and regulations to maintain patient confidentiality.
Carefully labeled and packaged samples for transportation to the laboratory, minimizing errors and protecting specimen vials from damage.
Disposed of biohazard fluids, tissue, and collection devices safely and securely to minimize the risk of spreading diseases and bacteria.
Explained collection procedures to patients, answered questions, and helped each person feel comfortable with the process.
Safely transported specimens to the laboratory in a timely manner.