Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Manager

Taiwan Lewis

Fountain Inn,SC

Summary

Skilled Phlebotomist with extensive experience at Prism Health Hillcrest Hospital Simpsonville, adept in venipuncture and maintaining HIPAA compliance. Demonstrated success in training staff and enhancing patient care coordination. Expert in specimen handling and fostering patient confidentiality, significantly improving sample collection efficiency.

Diligent with solid background in phlebotomy practices, ensuring accuracy and patient comfort. Skilled in venipuncture and specimen handling, contributing to efficient lab operations. Demonstrated ability to maintain sterile environments and effectively communicate with diverse patients.

Experienced with venipuncture techniques and patient interaction in clinical settings. Utilizes meticulous attention to detail and thorough understanding of safety protocols to ensure accurate specimen collection. Track record of maintaining patient comfort and fostering calm environment during procedures.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Phlebotomy Coordinator

Prism Health Hillcrest Hospital Simpsonville
01.2024 - 12.2024
  • Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
  • Verified proper storage and transportation of specimens to laboratories.
  • Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
  • Performed venipunctures, finger sticks and heel sticks for both adult and pediatric patients.
  • Trained new staff on how to perform procedures, adhere to compliance requirements and maximize productivity.
  • Provided ongoing coaching, feedback, and professional development opportunities for phlebotomists within the organization.
  • Cultivated strong working relationships with other healthcare professionals within the organization to facilitate efficient patient care coordination and information sharing.
  • Followed directives from phlebotomy supervisor to coordinate team's daily activities.
  • Managed daily operations of the phlebotomy department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.

Phlebotomist

Prisma Health
04.2022 - 12.2024
  • Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
  • Verified proper storage and transportation of specimens to laboratories.
  • Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
  • Performed venipunctures, finger sticks and heel sticks for both adult and pediatric patients.
  • Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses, or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.

Phlebotomist

Greenville Memorial Hospital
03.2021 - 01.2024
  • Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
  • Verified proper storage and transportation of specimens to laboratories.
  • Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
  • Performed venipunctures, finger sticks and heel sticks for both adult and pediatric patients.
  • Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses, or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.

Education

High School Diploma -

Terrell Middle High School
Dawson, GA
05-1997

Skills

  • Venipuncture
  • Order of draw
  • Patient care
  • Specimen handling
  • Sample and specimen collection
  • Butterfly needle technique
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Patient confidentiality
  • Venipuncture expertise

Timeline

Phlebotomy Coordinator

Prism Health Hillcrest Hospital Simpsonville
01.2024 - 12.2024

Phlebotomist

Prisma Health
04.2022 - 12.2024

Phlebotomist

Greenville Memorial Hospital
03.2021 - 01.2024

High School Diploma -

Terrell Middle High School
Taiwan Lewis