Taziaya Graves
Jackson,MS
Summary
Patient-oriented Phlebotomist offering 6+ years of experience in laboratory and clinical settings.Expert in venipuncture, capillary puncture and special collections.Skilled in providing professional and competent healthcare. A level-headed health professional who remains calm and effective in extremely difficult and stressful situations with an equally strong belief in the importance of companionship and support in patient care. Highly motivated to obtain a responsible position as a pharmacy technician in a facility where my knowledge and experience can be utilized as well as enhanced.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Phlebotomist
Baptist Medical Center
Jackson, MS
09.2022 - Current
- Successfully collected specimens from pediatric, adult, geriatric, and special needs patients.
- Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
- Assists with care and maintenance of all equipment to include phlebotomy carts.
- Maintains and organizes supplies utilizing an inventory system.
- Documented patient information into electronic medical records system.
- Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date and patient name.
- Maintains all required records, reports and statistics as directed, including quality control records.
- Collected specimen samples and transported to laboratory for processing.
- Used heel and finger stick methods to obtain blood from capillaries.
- Logs specimens into laboratory Specimen Log Book as required, receives into computer with all correct data, and delivers to the appropriate areas of the lab for resting.
Mobile Phlebotomist\Apheresis Tech
Mississippi Blood Services
Flowood, MS
08.2017 - 12.2021
- Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles.
- Obtained blood samples for medical testing and transfusion through venipuncture or capillary puncture.
- Assisted in the preparation of laboratory specimens for analysis and testing.
- Checked hemoglobin levels of individuals prior to blood donation.
- Assessed plasma collection machines for proper functionality.
- Assessed donor vital signs during and after procedures to check for fatigue or dizziness.
- Screened prospective donors by conducting interviews, obtaining medical histories and measuring vital signs.
- Offered snacks and beverages to blood and plasma donors to maintain proper sugar levels.
- Treated blood-related chronic disorders by performing therapeutic phlebotomy.
- Identified patients using proper procedures prior to specimen collection.
- Prepared and packaged specimens for courier transport.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Phlebotomy
Access Training Inc.
Jackson, MS06-2017
High School Diploma -
Lanier High School
Jackson, MS05-2017
Skills
- Venipuncture and capillary puncture
- Geriatric
- Pediatrics
- Medical records
- Vital statistics
- Specimen data
- Blood storage
- Laboratory testing
- Infection control
- Medical terminology
- Blood Collection
- Data Entry
Certification
- Phlebotomy Technician Certification (NPA)
- CPR
- BLS
Timeline
Phlebotomist
Baptist Medical Center
09.2022 - Current
Mobile Phlebotomist\Apheresis Tech
Mississippi Blood Services
08.2017 - 12.2021
Some College (No Degree) - Phlebotomy
Access Training Inc.
High School Diploma -
Lanier High School
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