Tashawna Hemingway
Irmo,USA
Summary
Nationally certified, skilled, Phlebotomist with experience in ensuring quality assurance standards and adhering to standard operating procedures for specimen processing. Proficient in performing venipunctures with accuracy and precision, utilizing aseptic techniques, and practicing universal precautions. Strong ability to communicate with patients and maintain professionalism and ethics. Demonstrated expertise in specimen labeling, order of draw, and HIPAA compliance.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Phlebotomist I
MUSC Medical Center
09.2025 - Current
- Demonstrated adaptability by effectively performing blood draws on diverse patient populations, including pediatric, geriatric, and challenging cases.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Reduced contamination risks by strictly adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining a clean work environment.
- Contributed to a reduction in wait times by quickly assessing patient needs, prioritizing cases based on urgency, and efficiently completing blood draw procedures.
Customer Service Lead
Food Lion
09.2020 - 09.2025
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations and industry standards related to customer service
- Demonstrated excellent communication, interpersonal and problem solving skills while interacting with customers on the phone and in person
- Resolved customer service issues using company processes and policies and provided updates to customers.
EKG Extern
Lexington Medical Center
01.2024 - 02.2024
- Explaining the EKG procedure to patients and addressing any concerns. Obtaining patient medical history relevant to the EKG test. Positioning patients comfortably on the exam table.
- Accurately placing electrodes on the patient's chest, arms, and legs according to standard protocols. Ensuring proper electrode contact to obtain clear EKG tracings. Operating the EKG machine to record the electrical activity of the heart. Recognizing and addressing artifacts (interfering signals) on the EKG tracing.
- Identifying basic arrhythmias (abnormal heart rhythms) on the EKG tracing under supervision. Recognizing normal EKG waveforms and patterns.
- Accurately documenting EKG results and patient information in the electronic medical record. Following proper charting guidelines and procedures.
Phlebotomy Extern
Prisma Health
09.2023 - 10.2023
- Ensured quality assurance standards were met by verifying patient identification information prior to sample collection
- Adhered to standard operating procedures for specimen processing and disposal
- Inspected equipment regularly for signs of damage or wear before use
- Performed venipunctures on patient's arm, hand and foot with accuracy and precision
- Completed 100+ straight sticks & butterflies combined
- Utilized aseptic techniques while drawing blood samples from patients
- Practiced universal precautions at all times to prevent contamination or spread of infectious diseases
Education
Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) - Cardiac Care/ Phlebotomy
Midlands Technical College
West Columbia, South Carolina05-2024
Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) - Criminal Justice
Midlands Technical College
West Columbia, South Carolina05-2021
Skills
- Specimen labeling
- Order of draw
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient communication
- Professionalism and ethics
- Capillary puncture
- Geriatric phlebotomy
- Universal precautions
- Venipuncture technique
- Patient identification
- Difficult draws
- Proper tourniquet application
- Needlestick safety
- Skin puncture technique
Certification
- NHA Certified Phlebotomy Technician, 11/24
- BLS Provider, 10/23
Timeline
Phlebotomist I
MUSC Medical Center
09.2025 - Current
EKG Extern
Lexington Medical Center
01.2024 - 02.2024
Phlebotomy Extern
Prisma Health
09.2023 - 10.2023
Customer Service Lead
Food Lion
09.2020 - 09.2025
Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) - Criminal Justice
Midlands Technical College
Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) - Cardiac Care/ Phlebotomy
Midlands Technical College