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Taneka Hurst

CLARKSVILLE,Tennessee

Summary

Veteran Phlebotomist with proven track record of excellence working in clinic and hospital settings. Expert in all aspects of venipuncture with success in working with difficult or needle-adverse individuals. Several years of experience as Site Coordinator and Team Lead.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

PSC Site Coordinator

Labcorp
08.2023 - Current
  • Promotes a culture of continuous improvement within the team, encouraging input from all members for process optimization purposes.
  • Supervises a crew of 4 phlebotomists.
  • Schedule staff to cover all necessary duties for each day to ensure all areas of the lab runs smoothly.
  • Maintains a safe and productive work environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines, promptly addressing any hazards or non-compliance incidents.
  • Improves site safety by conducting regular inspections and implementing necessary corrective actions.

Certified Phlebotomy Technician

LabCorp
06.2020 - 08.2023
  • Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
  • 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.
  • Entered patient demographics into computer.

PSC Site Coordinator

LabCorp
04.2018 - 06.2020
  • Promoted mission, vision and values of organization and trained new clinical staff in phlebotomy procedures.
  • Scheduled staff to cover all necessary duties for the day to ensure every area ran smoothly.
  • Coordinated the patient service center to ensure it ran at an optimal operation at all times.
  • Assisted phlebotomy staff with blood draws, urine drug screen collections, breath and saliva alcohol testing, fingerprinting and paternity tests.

Certified Phlebotomist Technician

LabCorp
04.2009 - 04.2018
  • Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles. Including blood cultures.
  • Collected Federal and Non Federal drug screens, fingerprints, and paternity tests.
  • Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
  • Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
  • Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness.
  • Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.


Certified Phlebotomist

Tennova Medical Center
10.2008 - 04.2009
  • Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
  • Collected blood from both geriatric and pediatric patients. To include bleeding times and pku's.
  • Collected blood using both venipuncture and capillary techniques.

Phlebotomist

North Baldwin Infirmary
04.2004 - 08.2008
  • Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
  • Collected blood from both geriatric and pediatric patients.
  • Collected paternity testing, bleeding times, and pku's.
  • Obtained blood specimens by performing venipunctures and finger sticks several times per day.

Phlebotomy Technician

Quest Diagnostics
02.2000 - 01.2004


  • 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.
  • Entered patient demographics into computer.

Education

High School Diploma -

E E Smith High School
Fayetteville, NC
05.1999

Skills

  • Problem Solving
  • Decision Making
  • Blood Culturing
  • Sample Processing
  • Vacuum Tube and Syringe Use
  • Data Entry
  • Staff Phlebotomy Training
  • Team Leader
  • Customer Service
  • Staff Supervision
  • Training and mentoring

Certification

  • PT - Phlebotomy Technician ASCP Certified

Timeline

PSC Site Coordinator

Labcorp
08.2023 - Current

Certified Phlebotomy Technician

LabCorp
06.2020 - 08.2023

PSC Site Coordinator

LabCorp
04.2018 - 06.2020

Certified Phlebotomist Technician

LabCorp
04.2009 - 04.2018

Certified Phlebotomist

Tennova Medical Center
10.2008 - 04.2009

Phlebotomist

North Baldwin Infirmary
04.2004 - 08.2008

Phlebotomy Technician

Quest Diagnostics
02.2000 - 01.2004

High School Diploma -

E E Smith High School

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