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Tareka Lockhart

Glen Carbon,IL

Summary

Productive Phlebotomist offering 3 years of experience in collecting blood specimens in healthcare settings. Proven leader with success in recommending and introducing strategies to improve workflow, specimen processing and customer service related to patient care. Calm and comforting with stressed patients. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Phlebotomist

OSF St. Anthony Hospital
Alton, IL
04.2023 - Current
  • Performed venipuncture and other blood collection procedures according to established standards.
  • Assisted in the preparation of laboratory specimens for analysis and testing.
  • Documented patient information into electronic medical records system.
  • Responded quickly and effectively to emergency situations.

Phlebotomist

Biotek Plasma Center
Wood River, IL
04.2022 - 03.2023
  • Performed daily maintenance on centrifuge and other laboratory equipment.
  • Conducted required safety checks to ensure compliance with all regulations.
  • Inspected and sterilized equipment before and after each use according to established protocols.

Phlebotomy Specialist

Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center
St Louis, MO
01.2021 - 02.2022
  • Observed universal safety precautions in order to prevent exposure to infectious diseases.
  • Maintained a clean work environment by wiping down surfaces and disposing of used materials properly.

Patient Care Technician

Private Duty
East Saint Louis, IL
07.2015 - 12.2020
  • Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times.
  • Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.

CNA

Elmwood Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
Maryville, IL
05.2014 - 06.2015
  • Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
  • Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
  • Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.

Patient Care Technician

Nathan Health Care Center
East Saint Louis, IL
02.2012 - 04.2014
  • Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
  • Assisted with patient transfers from bed to wheelchair or strher as needed.
  • Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
  • Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.

Education

Medical Assistant -

MedCentral College of Nursing
Mansfield, OH
10-2023

Phlebotomy Certified -

Southwestern Illinois College
Belleville, IL
06-2023

GED -

Southwestern Illinois College
Belleville, IL
06-2021

Skills

  • Data Entry
  • Paperwork Processing
  • Blood collection
  • Specimen Preparation
  • Venipuncture
  • Donor screening
  • Venipuncture Expertise
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Sanitation and sterilization
  • Medical Records Review
  • Medical terminology knowledge

Timeline

Phlebotomist

OSF St. Anthony Hospital
04.2023 - Current

Phlebotomist

Biotek Plasma Center
04.2022 - 03.2023

Phlebotomy Specialist

Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center
01.2021 - 02.2022

Patient Care Technician

Private Duty
07.2015 - 12.2020

CNA

Elmwood Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
05.2014 - 06.2015

Patient Care Technician

Nathan Health Care Center
02.2012 - 04.2014

Medical Assistant -

MedCentral College of Nursing

Phlebotomy Certified -

Southwestern Illinois College

GED -

Southwestern Illinois College

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