Tahjae Spruill
Claymont,DE
Summary
Highly-skilled phlebotomist with 10 years of experience in healthcare settings. Provides compassionate and professional care. Proficient in collecting blood specimens and processing for further analysis. Dependable, and effective in managing operations. Successful in encouraging team members to work efficiently and meet production targets. Well-organized, self-motivated and knowledgeable about successful strategies for managing fast-paced work.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Phlebotomy Specialist
Christiana Care Health System
09.2022 - Current
- Responsible for monitoring and coordinating the workflow of the Phlebotomy department section of inpatient lab.
- Enhanced patient experience by providing compassionate and efficient blood collection services.
- Demonstrated excellent manual dexterity during blood draws, ensuring minimal discomfort for patients throughout the procedure.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives, enhancing laboratory efficiency and safety measures.
- Performed venipuncture using various techniques including straight needle, butterfly needle, syringe methods to accommodate diverse patient needs.
Phlebotomist
Jeanes Hospital/ Fox Chase Cancer Center
06.2021 - 08.2023
- Performs a variety of generally routine duties involved in the drawing and collection of blood specimens from identified patients
- (Outpatient/ Inpatient)
- Works with EPIC ordering system
- Receive and process specimens, and maintain lab supplies.
- Excelled in high-pressure situations, maintaining composure and professionalism during peak hours and emergency scenarios.
Phlebotomist
Palomar Medical Hospital
10.2020 - 05.2021
- Obtain blood specimens by venipuncture and capillary draws for all patient groups (avg
- 60 a day)
- Label and process specimens
- Maintains, restocks, and manages lab supplies
- Assist with documentation and transport of patient specimens.
Travel Phlebotomist
United Lab Services
09.2020 - 01.2021
- Traveled to and from various sites to perform COVID 19 testing onsite for employers and major production companies via nasal swab and/or antibody test via blood draw
- Label and package tests to be sent to lab
- Obtain blood specimens by venipuncture and capillary draws.
Travel Phlebotomist
APR Consulting Inc
09.2020 - 12.2021
- Excelled in high-pressure situations, maintaining composure and professionalism during peak hours and emergency scenarios.
- Improved patient comfort by efficiently drawing blood samples using various techniques such as venipuncture and capillary puncture.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
Phlebotomist
Women Living Well OBGYN
05.2018 - 09.2020
- Perform COVID 19 testing onsite for employers by nasal swab or antibody test via blood draw
- Label and package tests to be sent to lab.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
Education
Phlebotomy Certification -
AUMT Institute
Ontario, CA03.2020
High School Diploma -
Central High School
Philadelphia, PA06.2012
Skills
- Team Player
- Organization and prioritization
- Problem solving
- Strong communication
- Accuracy and attention to details
Timeline
Lead Phlebotomy Specialist
Christiana Care Health System
09.2022 - Current
Phlebotomist
Jeanes Hospital/ Fox Chase Cancer Center
06.2021 - 08.2023
Phlebotomist
Palomar Medical Hospital
10.2020 - 05.2021
Travel Phlebotomist
United Lab Services
09.2020 - 01.2021
Travel Phlebotomist
APR Consulting Inc
09.2020 - 12.2021
Phlebotomist
Women Living Well OBGYN
05.2018 - 09.2020
Phlebotomy Certification -
AUMT Institute
High School Diploma -
Central High School
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