Tacarah L. Dorsey
Memphis
Summary
Certified Phlebotomist with extensive training and hands-on experience in venipuncture, capillary puncture and special collection techniques. Highly familiar with centrifugation and aliquoting procedures and medical terminology. Responsible and hardworking professional dedicated to using compassionate and caring approach to provide outstanding services to patients. Proven leader with success in recommending and introducing strategies to improve workflow, specimen processing and customer service related to patient care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
MCK Behavior Services
08.2023 - Current
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
- Documented client progress and services performed, reporting changes in client condition to manager or supervisor.
- Transported patients to medical, dental and personal care appointments.
Phlebotomist Technician
IBBI Grifols/Interstate Blood Bank
08.2021 - 08.2023
- 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.
- Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier and station.
- Counseled patients to ease fears, explain procedures and enhance cooperation during blood draws.
- Enforced infection control and sharps disposal procedures to protect patients, co-workers and self.
- Verified collection orders and communicated discrepancies to nurses.
- Screened prospective donors by conducting interviews, obtaining medical histories and measuring vital signs.
- Obtained blood samples for medical testing and transfusion through venipuncture or capillary puncture.
- Prepared and packaged specimens for courier transport.
- Centrifuged blood specimens in test tubes and capillary tubes to separate cells and sediment from blood serum.
- Upheld donor confidentiality throughout intake and collection process.
- Promoted blood specimen integrity for laboratory testing using accurate selection of collection tubes and correct technique.
- Observed patient for unusual reactions or events to take appropriate action under established guidelines.
- Located veins suitable for puncture to draw blood using sterilized needles, vials and other equipment.
- Delivered quality patient care by completing accurate and timely collection and transport of clinical specimens according to established procedures.
- Identified patients using proper procedures prior to specimen collection.
- Transported specimens following established protocol for temperature and light.
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
MCK Behavior Services
06.2020 - 08.2021
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
- Documented client progress and services performed, reporting changes in client condition to manager or supervisor.
- Transported patients to medical, dental and personal care appointments.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Registered Nursing (RN)
Baptist Health Sciences University
Memphis, TNPhlebotomy Technician (CPT) - Phlebotomy Technician
Blue Care Medical Academy
Southaven, MS07.2021
High School Diploma -
KIPP MEMPHIS HIGH SCHOOL
Memphis, TN05.2020
Skills
- Communicating clearly and effectively using standard English in written, oral and verbal
- Write legibly and record information accurately as necessary to perform job duties
- Properly labeling patients specimen with unique identifiers, according to SOP's
- Specimen processing
- Venipuncture/Capillary Blood Collection
- Specimen preparation including special collection for analysis and the ability to establish proper chronological priorities in testing
- Laboratory safety procedures
- Inspecting equipment, structure and material
- Prepare blood-collecting equipment, draw blood, and safely store samples
- Medical records maintenance
- Data entry
- Empathetic Customer Services
- Properly identifying patients
- Ability to communicate effectively with reluctant clients to cooperate with collection
- Donor screening
- Build trust and minimize patient discomfort during phlebotomy procedures while efficiently collecting blood specimens
- Packing and Transporting specimen
- SOP's (Standard Operation Procedure)
- Medical filing
- MS Office
- Patient Requisition
- Organizational skills
- Biohazard waste disposal
- Sanitation and sterilization
- Sharps disposal
- PPE use
- Tracking specimens
- Internship at Blue Care Medical Academy
- Externship at Holistic Family Medical Clinic
- AHA CPR Certification
- Ensure HIPPA Compliances
- Direct Patient Care giver
Certification
- NHA Certified Phlebotomy Technician
- AHA BLS/CPR Certified
References
AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
Education and Training
other,other
Timeline
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
MCK Behavior Services
08.2023 - Current
Phlebotomist Technician
IBBI Grifols/Interstate Blood Bank
08.2021 - 08.2023
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
MCK Behavior Services
06.2020 - 08.2021
Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) - Phlebotomy Technician
Blue Care Medical Academy
High School Diploma -
KIPP MEMPHIS HIGH SCHOOL
Some College (No Degree) - Registered Nursing (RN)
Baptist Health Sciences University