Tamiqua Mitchell
Riverhead
Summary
Empathetic Phlebotomist with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for patients. Offers enhanced phlebotomy care with flexible learning approach for patients. Experience in hospital, clinics and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support along with drawing blood on patients.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Care Worker
Hahn Family/Personal Touch
04.2011 - Current
- Personal Care: Assisting with hygiene, dressing, bathing, and grooming.
- Mobility Support: Helping individuals move around, using wheelchairs, and transfers.
- Meal Preparation and Support: Assisting with meal planning, shopping, cooking, and eating.
- Medication Management: Reminding individuals to take medications, assisting with administration, and monitoring for side effects.
- Transportation: Driving individuals to appointments, errands, and other activities.
- Housekeeping: Performing light cleaning and maintenance tasks.
- Companionship and Emotional Support: Providing social interaction, emotional support, and a safe and comfortable environment.
- Communication and Documentation: Communicating observations and changes in the client's condition to healthcare professionals and family members, and maintaining accurate records.
- Behavioral Support: Implementing behavior management plans and de-escalation techniques when necessary.
- Collaboration: Working collaboratively with other healthcare professionals, family members, and caregivers
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
Medical Assistant/ Phlebotomist
Eastern Suffolk Cardiology
10.2004 - 09.2008
- Perform administrative and clinical tasks
- Ensuring exam room cleanliness
- Acquisition of medical hx, and vital signs
- Assist in diagnostic testing such as Nuclear Stress/Stress Echoes
- RX renewals, and necessary lab follow-ups
- Drawing blood: Using proper phlebotomy techniques and equipment to draw blood from patients or donors.
- Preparing and handling samples: Ensuring the integrity of samples by following established procedures for collection, labeling, and storage.
- Patient education and comfort: Explaining procedures to patients, reassuring them, and addressing any concerns or questions.
- Maintaining records: Accurately documenting patient information and sample details.
- Ensuring safety and hygiene: Maintaining a clean and sterile environment, using proper infection control protocols, and adhering to safety guidelines.
- Equipment maintenance: Ensuring that equipment is properly maintained, cleaned, and sanitized.
- Data entry and billing: May be responsible for entering sample information into databases and handling billing information for some tests.
- Assisting with transfusions: In some cases, phlebotomists may assist with blood transfusions.
- Supervising donor reactions: In blood donation centers, phlebotomists may monitor donors for any adverse reactions during or after the donation process.
Education
High school or equivalent -
Westhampton Beach Senior High School
High school or equivalent - Medical Assistant/ Phlebotomy
Branford Hall Career Institute-Bohemia Campus
Bohemia, NY10.2004
Skills
- Phlebotomy
- Insurance Verification
- Medical Office Experience
- Medical terminology
- Vital Signs
- EMR Systems
- Medication Administration
Certification
CPR/First Aid
Additional Information
Experienced in Blood Drawing and EKG
Personal Information
Title: Medical Assistant/ Phlebotomist
Timeline
Direct Care Worker
Hahn Family/Personal Touch
04.2011 - Current
Medical Assistant/ Phlebotomist
Eastern Suffolk Cardiology
10.2004 - 09.2008
High school or equivalent -
Westhampton Beach Senior High School
High school or equivalent - Medical Assistant/ Phlebotomy
Branford Hall Career Institute-Bohemia Campus
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