Tammy Atwood
Winston-Salem,NC
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomist
Advocate Health High Point Medical Center
11.1989 - Current
- Performed venipunctures and capillary draws, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation for lab processing.
- Trained new staff on phlebotomy techniques and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to streamline blood collection procedures.
- Led initiatives to improve patient flow during high-volume collection periods.
- Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Improved patient comfort by efficiently drawing blood samples using various techniques such as venipuncture and capillary puncture.
- Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Promoted a positive atmosphere within the phlebotomy department through active participation in team meetings and effective communication with colleagues.
- Enhanced patient experience by performing blood draws quickly and efficiently.
- Increased patient satisfaction by providing gentle care and empathetic support during blood collection procedures.
- Trained new phlebotomists in proper blood collection techniques and safety protocols, elevating overall quality of care.
- Identified veins suitable for venipuncture with precision, minimizing discomfort for patients.
Education
GED -
Forsyth Technical Community College
Winston-Salem, NC11-1987
Skills
- Venipuncture
- Order of draw
- Patient care
- Specimen handling
- Sample and specimen collection
- Butterfly needle technique
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient confidentiality
- Venipuncture expertise
- Blood collection techniques
- Specimen labeling procedures
- Blood culture collection
- Capillary puncture
- Data entry
- Pediatric phlebotomy
- Syringe method
- Geriatric phlebotomy
- Skin puncture
Timeline
Phlebotomist
Advocate Health High Point Medical Center
11.1989 - Current
GED -
Forsyth Technical Community College