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Tanya Tlaib

Louisville,KY

Summary

Dedicated phlebotomist with exceptional patient care and organizational skills, honed at Baptist East CBC.

Professional healthcare worker with robust experience in drawing blood and handling specimens now for 25 years. Known for strong team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs, ensuring efficient and reliable service. Skilled in venipuncture, patient care, and maintaining sterile environments, with focus on achieving results and high standards. Dependable and prepared to contribute to patient care and diagnostic accuracy.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Phlebotomist

Baptist East CBC Oncology
03.2020 - Current


  • Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
  • Excelled in high-pressure situations, maintaining composure and professionalism during peak hours and emergency scenarios.
  • Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
  • Improved patient comfort by efficiently drawing blood samples using various techniques such as venipuncture and capillary puncture.
  • Increased patient satisfaction rates through consistent delivery of professional phlebotomy services tailored to individual needs.
  • Promoted a positive atmosphere within the phlebotomy department through active participation in team meetings and effective communication with colleagues.
  • Addressed questions and concerns to educate patients on collection process and procedures.
  • Ensured proper identification and documentation of samples, significantly reducing instances of mislabeling.
  • Maintained high standards of cleanliness and sterilization of phlebotomy equipment, ensuring patient safety.
  • Reduced patient wait times by implementing effective appointment scheduling system.
  • Increased patient satisfaction by providing gentle care and empathetic support during blood collection procedures.

Lab Assistant

Jewish Hospital
05.2006 - 01.2016
  • Managed specimen sample handling, receiving, storage and inventory.
  • Logged waved samples correctly into computerized tracking system.
  • Maintained lab by cleaning surfaces and items used.
  • Enhanced laboratory efficiency by maintaining and organizing equipment, supplies, and samples.
  • Prepared samples for centrifugation, aliquoting and preserving sample integrity.
  • Assisted with support duties such as filling products, labeling products, testing samples and taking inventory.
  • Demonstrated competence in collecting lab samples for testing.
  • Setting up of microbiology specimens on a daily basis

Phlebotomist/Lab Assistant

Columbus Regional Hospital
09.2001 - 02.2006
  • Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
  • Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
  • Performed venipunctures, finger sticks and heel sticks for both adult and pediatric patients.
  • Conducted blood drives in collaboration with local organizations, increasing community engagement and blood donations.
  • 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.

Education

General Studies

Ivy Tech
Columbus, IN

Skills

  • Team Collaboration/ People Skills
  • Organizational Skills/Office data management
  • Order of draw/Specimen Handling
  • Exceptional phlebotomy skills will all ages
  • Patient care/Flexible
  • Advance MS Office Suite knowledge

Timeline

Phlebotomist

Baptist East CBC Oncology
03.2020 - Current

Lab Assistant

Jewish Hospital
05.2006 - 01.2016

Phlebotomist/Lab Assistant

Columbus Regional Hospital
09.2001 - 02.2006

General Studies

Ivy Tech

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