Talesha Graham
Byram,MS
Summary
Compassionate Certified Phlebotomy Technician with extensive training and hands-on experience in venipuncture, blood collecting, donor eligibility assessment, and post-donation care. Demonstrated skills in patient communication, safety protocols adherence, and teamwork. Notable contributions include enhancing donor comfort during procedures and maintaining high standards of cleanliness to ensure safe donations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Donor Technician 2
MS Blood Services
Flowood, MS
09.2023 - Current
- Conduct blood drives across the state, collaborating with facilities and organizing special events to assist individuals in need of blood
- Demonstrate a strong commitment to healthcare and the community
- Performed donor interviews and reviewed medical histories for suitability.
- Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date and patient name.
- Drove business decisions and reduced operational costs
- Preformed venipunctures on donors while running two mobile beds at one time
Food Service Worker
Clinton Public School District
Clinton, MS
06.2022 - 09.2023
- Provided nutritious meals for students and staff during breakfast and lunch, ensuring adherence to health and safety standards
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a positive dining experience
- Monitored food temperatures to ensure safety and quality standards were met.
- Set up, restocked and cleaned dining areas.
- Greeted customers upon arrival in the dining area.
Call Center Representative
Southern Research Group
Jackson, MS
05.2020 - 04.2022
- Managed outbound customer calls, effectively communicating casino and hotel offers to enhance customer engagement
- Utilized problem-solving skills to address customer inquiries and resolve issues
Direct Care Worker
Hudspeth Regional Center
Pearl, MS
08.2017 - 05.2020
- Provided compassionate assistance to clients with mental and behavioral challenges, supporting their daily living needs
- Engaged clients in recreational activities to promote physical and emotional well-being
Education
Phlebotomy Academy - Phlebotomy Techniques And Patient Care
Grace Phlebotomy Academy
Ridgeland, MS05-2023
Skills
- Phlebotomy Tech
- Problem solving
- Communication & Interpersonal Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Donor screening
- Vein selection
- Blood collection techniques
- Medical history assessment
- Data entry
- Vital signs monitoring
- Equipment sterilization
- Donation equipment
- Donor needs
- OSHA regulations
- Proper tourniquet use
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Specimen labeling procedures
- Blood collection
References
Available Upon Request
Personal Information
Title: phlebotomy tech
Timeline
Donor Technician 2
MS Blood Services
09.2023 - Current
Food Service Worker
Clinton Public School District
06.2022 - 09.2023
Call Center Representative
Southern Research Group
05.2020 - 04.2022
Direct Care Worker
Hudspeth Regional Center
08.2017 - 05.2020
Phlebotomy Academy - Phlebotomy Techniques And Patient Care
Grace Phlebotomy Academy