Tanika Cunningham
Talladega,AL
Summary
Skilled Phlebotomist with a proven track record at Pulse Clinical Alliance, enhancing patient experiences through compassionate care and expert blood collection techniques. Mastered specimen handling and labeling, ensuring 100% accuracy in tracking. Excelled in patient support and HIPAA compliance, significantly improving clinic efficiency and patient satisfaction.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Phlebotomist
Pulse Clinical Alliance
08.2023 - 11.2023
- 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.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
Phlebotomist Technician
Elite Nursing and Rehabilitation
03.2018 - 11.2022
- 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.
- Minimized patient discomfort during blood draws by utilizing proper tourniquet application, needle selection, and insertion techniques.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Provided excellent customer service while verifying patient information and insurance at registration.
Medical Assistant/Phlebotomist
MainStreet Family Urgent Care
08.2017 - 11.2019
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by assisting physicians with routine procedures and diagnostic tests.
- Optimized appointment scheduling processes to minimize conflicts and maximize physician availability for patients.
- Contributed to positive health outcomes by educating patients on preventative measures, treatment plans, and follow-up care instructions.
- Assisted in the development of clinic policies and procedures to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Streamlined office operations by managing inventory levels, ordering supplies, and organizing storage areas.
Education
Associate Of General Studies - General Studies
Central Alabama Community College
Childersburg, AL05.2027
GED -
Central Alabama Community College
Childersburg, AL09.2003
Skills
- Butterfly needle technique
- Sample and specimen collection
- Specimen handling
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient confidentiality
- Specimen labeling procedures
- Blood collection techniques
- HIPAA
- Patient support
- Data Entry
- Capillary puncture
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Quality Control
- Geriatric phlebotomy
- CPR/AED
Certification
Certified Medical Assistant
Phlebotomy
Certified nursing assistant
Timeline
Phlebotomist
Pulse Clinical Alliance
08.2023 - 11.2023
Phlebotomist Technician
Elite Nursing and Rehabilitation
03.2018 - 11.2022
Medical Assistant/Phlebotomist
MainStreet Family Urgent Care
08.2017 - 11.2019
Certified Medical Assistant
Phlebotomy
Certified nursing assistant
Associate Of General Studies - General Studies
Central Alabama Community College
GED -
Central Alabama Community College
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