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Tamika Pleasant

Chillicothe,OH

Summary

Highly-skilled phlebotomist with 22 years of experience in healthcare settings. Provides compassionate and professional care. Proficient in collecting blood specimens and processing for further analysis.

Certified Phlebotomist well versed in venipuncture, capillary puncture and special collection procedures. Detail-oriented and committed to maintaining highest quality control and patient care standards. Adept in variety of software applications for EMR maintenance.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Phlebotomist

LabCorp
Chillicothe, OH
02.2012 - Current
  • Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
  • Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
  • Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
  • Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
  • Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
  • Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
  • Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness.
  • Conducted venipuncture and other CT procedures.
  • Organized daily work based on collection priority.
  • Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
  • Monitored patients for reactions and verified sample quality.
  • Followed physician orders to correctly administer therapeutic phlebotomy.
  • Promoted mission, vision and values of organization and trained new clinical staff in phlebotomy procedures.
  • Followed established guidelines for reporting significant medical errors or unanticipated outcome in patient care.
  • Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
  • Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe or butterfly venipuncture methods.
  • Obtained blood specimens by performing venipunctures and finger sticks [Number] times per day.
  • Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
  • Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
  • Assembled tourniquets, needles and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
  • Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.
  • Handled insurance verification tasks using [Software] and [Software] to validate patient insurance information.

Technical Lab Assistant

Grant Health Center
Columbus , OH
06.2012 - 01.2020
  • Maintained strict aseptic fields when collecting biological samples, minimizing staff and patient infection risks.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
  • Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
  • Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
  • Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
  • Conducted venipuncture and other CT procedures.
  • Organized daily work based on collection priority.
  • Promoted mission, vision and values of organization and trained new clinical staff in phlebotomy procedures.
  • Performed bedside tests like bleeding time tests and entered results into patient charts.
  • Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
  • Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe or butterfly venipuncture methods.
  • Obtained blood specimens by performing venipunctures and finger sticks [Number] times per day.
  • Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
  • Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
  • Assembled tourniquets, needles and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
  • Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.

Education

No Degree - Phlebotomy Certification

Medix School
Marietta, GA

High School Diploma -

Whitehall Yearling High School
Whitehall, OH
05.1998

Skills

  • Hemoglobin Testing
  • Information Gathering
  • Equipment and Instrument Sterilizatoin
  • Staff Phlebotomy Training
  • Sample Processing
  • Sharps Collection
  • Vacuum Tube and Syringe Use
  • Blood Culturing
  • Glucose Screening
  • Biohazard Policy Compliance
  • Fluid and Tissue Disposal
  • Peak and Trough Tests
  • Butterfly Venipuncture
  • Blood Specimen Storage
  • Specimen Labeling Procedures
  • Time Management
  • Paperwork Processing
  • Heel Sticks
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Biohazard Waste Disposal
  • Tracking Specimens
  • Sanitation and Sterilization
  • Phlebotomy Functions
  • Proper Storage Procedures
  • Active Listening
  • Patient Confidentiality
  • Logical Thinking
  • Answering Questions
  • OSHA Regulations

Timeline

Technical Lab Assistant

Grant Health Center
06.2012 - 01.2020

Phlebotomist

LabCorp
02.2012 - Current

No Degree - Phlebotomy Certification

Medix School

High School Diploma -

Whitehall Yearling High School

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