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Taylor Spears

Colfax,LA

Summary

Team-Oriented and dedicated EKG/ Phlebotomy Technician with a commitment to fostering a relaxed and comfortable environment in which patients feel welcomed, accepted, reassured, and confident in the care they receive.

Overview

5
years of professional experience

Work History

Drs. Lab
Pleasant Hill, LA

Phlebotomist
04.2024 - 11.2024

Job overview

  • TRAVEL TO DIFFERENT NURSING HOMES AND COLLECT BLOOD FROM RESIDENTS
  • DRAW BLOOD FROM VEINS BY VACUUM TUBE OR SYRINGE VENIPUNCTURE METHODS
  • DISPOSE OF BLOOD OR OTHER BIOHAZARDOUS FLUIDS PROPERLY
  • EXPLAIN FLUID COLLECTION PROCEDURES TO PATIENTS
  • ENHANCED PATIENT EXPERIENCE THROUGH COMPASSIONATE CARE AND COMMUNICATION DURING PROCEDURES

WINN CORRECTIONAL CENTER
Winnfield, LA

Phlebotomist
08.2023 - 11.2023

Job overview

  • ORDERING SUPPLIES
  • USING CPL TO ORDER LAB WORK
  • PREP SITE AND DRAW BLOOD
  • SPIN DOWN TUBES

WINN CORRECTIONAL CENTER
Winnfield, LA

EKG Tech
08.2023 - 11.2023

Job overview

  • POSITION AND PREP PATIENT FOR TESTING
  • OBTAIN AND RECORD PATIENTS IDENTITY
  • MONITOR THE READINGS, MAKE SURE THE MACHINE IS ATTACHED PROPERLY AND IN WORKING ORDER

ST. CHRISTINA NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER
Pineville, LA

Activity Assistant
04.2023 - 08.2023

Job overview

  • PERFORM LEISURE ACTIVITY A DAY WITH PATIENT
  • SERVE REFRESHMENTS
  • INTERACT WITH PATIENTS
  • ASSIST PATIENT’S IN TO THEIR CHAIR

ST. CHRISTINA NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER
Pineville, LA

Ward Clerk
04.2023 - 08.2023

Job overview

  • Answering phone calls
  • Taking notes
  • Signing visitors in and out
  • Filing paperwork

CHRISTUS COMMUNITY CLINIC
Alexandria, LA

Phlebotomy Externship
03.2023 - 04.2023

Job overview

  • DRAW BLOOD FROM VEINS BY VACUUM TUBE OR SYRINGE VENIPUNCTURE METHODS
  • DISPOSE OF BLOOD OR OTHER BIOHAZARDOUS FLUIDS PROPERLY
  • EXPLAIN FLUID COLLECTION PROCEDURES TO PATIENTS

Cenla HEART SPECIALISTS
Alexandria, LA

EKG Technician Externship
04.2023

Job overview

  • PREPARE AND POSITION PATIENTS FOR TESTING
  • ATTACH ELECTRODES TO THE PATIENTS’ CHEST, ARMS, AND LEGS, CONNECT ELECTRODE LEADS FROM THE EKG MACHINE AND OPERATE THE MACHINE TO OBTAIN A READING
  • OBTAIN AND RECORD PATIENT IDENTIFICATION, MEDICAL HISTORY, AND VITAL SIGNS

Rockstar Nutrition
Alexandria, LA

Cashier
08.2022 - 03.2023

Job overview

  • Took orders for customers and handled payments
  • CREATED BEVERAGES ACCORDING TO CUSTOMER SPECIFICATIONS
  • CLEANED COUNTERS AND TABLES EACH DAY
  • PROVIDE INFORMATION ABOUT THE TEAS

Uptown Nutrition
Alexandria, LA

Cashier
08.2021 - 04.2022

Job overview

  • Created beverages upon customer request
  • DOUBLE-CHECKED ALL ORDERS FOR ACCURACY
  • CREATED NEW DRINK RECIPES EACH MONTH

Gateway Daycare
Ball, LA

Teacher
10.2020 - 02.2021

Job overview

  • TEACHING THE KIDS
  • OBSERVE AND MONITOR CHILDRENS PLAY ACTIVITIES
  • COMMUNICATE WITH CHILDRENS PARENTS OR GUARDIANS ABOUT DAILY ACTIVITIES, BEHAVIORS, AND RELATED ISSUE

Ok General Store
Colfax, LA

Cashier
05.2020 - 10.2020

Job overview

  • MAKE SURE EACH AREA WAS STOCKED AND CLEANED
  • TRAINED NEW EMPLOYEES
  • MANAGED INVENTORY

Education

unitech traning academy
ALEXANDRIA, LA

EKG/phlebotomy technician
04.2023

University Overview

CLTCC
alexandria, la

general education development diploma
05.2022

University Overview

Skills

  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Infection Control
  • EKGs & Interpretation
  • Specimen Handling & Transportation
  • Medical Terminology
  • Anatomy & Physiology
  • CPR
  • Pediatric & Geriatric Phlebotomy
  • Electronic Health Records (EHR)
  • Standard Precaution
  • Venipuncture, Dermal, & Capillary Puncture
  • Obtaining And Recording Vital Signs
  • HIPAA & OSHA Compliance
  • Basic life support
  • Patient communication
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Lead placement
  • Vital signs measurement
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • EKG technician
  • Vitals monitoring
  • CPR/AED
  • EKG technician (CET)
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Multitasking
  • Patient safety
  • Sterilization techniques
  • Medical documentation
  • Patient assessment
  • Sterile field management

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Phlebotomist
Drs. Lab
04.2024 - 11.2024
Phlebotomist
WINN CORRECTIONAL CENTER
08.2023 - 11.2023
EKG Tech
WINN CORRECTIONAL CENTER
08.2023 - 11.2023
Activity Assistant
ST. CHRISTINA NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER
04.2023 - 08.2023
Ward Clerk
ST. CHRISTINA NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER
04.2023 - 08.2023
EKG Technician Externship
Cenla HEART SPECIALISTS
04.2023
Phlebotomy Externship
CHRISTUS COMMUNITY CLINIC
03.2023 - 04.2023
Cashier
Rockstar Nutrition
08.2022 - 03.2023
Cashier
Uptown Nutrition
08.2021 - 04.2022
Teacher
Gateway Daycare
10.2020 - 02.2021
Cashier
Ok General Store
05.2020 - 10.2020
CLTCC
general education development diploma
unitech traning academy
EKG/phlebotomy technician
Taylor Spears