Tammy Brown
Harrison ,TN
Summary
Veteran Phlebotomist with proven track record of excellence working in clinic, hospital and mobile settings. Expert in all aspects of venipuncture with success in working with difficult or needle-adverse individuals.
Dedicated Phlebotomist with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomy Technician
LabCorp
Chattanooga, TN
06.2005 - Current
- 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.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
- Obtained blood specimens by performing venipunctures and finger sticks.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
- Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
- Logged patient information and recorded results into system.
- Followed physician orders to correctly administer therapeutic phlebotomy.
- Contacted physicians, nursing stations or reference laboratories for resolution assistance with unusual test orders.
- Maintained exam rooms by ordering supplies, transporting specimens, washing and packing instruments and changing solutions.
- Collected fluid or tissue samples by using appropriate collection procedures.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- 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.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Monitored patients for reactions and verified sample quality.
- Followed established guidelines for reporting significant medical errors or unanticipated outcome in patient care.
Education
EMT IV - Emergency Medical Technology
Cleveland State Community College
Cleveland, TN08.2015
Phlebotomy - Phlebotomy
Academy of Allied Health Careers
Chattanooga, TN06.1995
Skills
- Therapeutic Phlebotomy
- Phlebotomy Functions
- Hemoglobin Testing
- Lab Equipment Operation
- Equipment and Instrument Sterilizatoin
- Specimen Collection
- Patient Relations
- Blood Alcohol Testing
- Heel Sticks
- Patient Data Management Systems
- Specimen Transport
- Butterfly Venipuncture
- Tray Organization
- Staff Phlebotomy Training
- Electronic Medical Record Software
- Glucose Screening
- Biohazard Policy Compliance
- Blood Culturing
- Peak and Trough Tests
- Biohazard Waste Disposal
- Vacuum Tube and Syringe Use
- Sanitation and Sterilization
- Safety Assurance
- Data Security
- Sample Processing
- Stress Management
- Measuring Vital Statistics
- Manual and Finger Dexterity
- Donor Screening
- Paperwork Processing
- Specimen Labeling Procedures
- Patient Confidentiality
- Tracking Specimens
- Federal Laws
- Medical Records Maintenance
- Injection Administration
- Patient Identification
- Transportation Assistance
- Physician Order Review
- Anticoagulant Drug Dispensing
- Urinalysis Testing
- Supply Requisition and Inventory
- Invoice Statements
- Finger Stick Method
- Monthly Inventory
- OSHA Regulations
- Computerized Tracking
- Equipment and Supply Inspections
- EMR Systems
- Insurance Information Collection
- Rapid Strep Testing
- Arterial Punctures
- Safety Rules Regulations
- Plasmapheresis
- Medical History Taking
Accomplishments
- Won "Labatorian of the Year" award in 2021.
- Collaborated with team of 25 in the merging of Maury Hospital in Middle Tennessee.
Timeline
Phlebotomy Technician
LabCorp
06.2005 - Current
EMT IV - Emergency Medical Technology
Cleveland State Community College
Phlebotomy - Phlebotomy
Academy of Allied Health Careers
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