Susan L Murphy

2000-2002Patient care, computer input, assistance with at least 15 patients per day,also did Unit Secretary job in between my regular job.

• Participated in continuing education programs to stay up to date on new technologies and procedures.
• Performed laboratory tests to assist physicians in diagnosis.
• Reviewed and processed requisitions for laboratory tests.
• Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.

• Reviewed and processed requisitions for laboratory tests.
• Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
• Adhered to HIPAA standards and maintained patient confidentiality in all interactions.
• Assisted in training and onboarding new phlebotomists.
• Monitored supply levels and placed orders for laboratory supplies.
• Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
• Verified proper storage and transportation of specimens to laboratories.

• Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
• Performed laboratory tests to assist physicians in diagnosis.
• Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
• Verified patients' identification for proper sample collection.
• Participated in continuing education programs to stay up to date on new technologies and procedures.
• Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
• Reviewed and processed requisitions for laboratory tests.

• Verified proper storage and transportation of specimens to laboratories.
• Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
• Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
• Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
• Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
• Performed laboratory tests to assist physicians in diagnosis.
• Assisted in training and onboarding new phlebotomists.

2015-PresentPhlebotomist-drawing blood everyday on multiple patients, send-outs, computer input, and what ever else is asked of me.

• Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness.
• Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
• Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
• Organized daily work based on collection priority.
• Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
• Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.

• Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
• Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
• Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
• Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.

• Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
• Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
• Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
• Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
• Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.

• Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
• Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.