Teresea Kirkland
Grand Rapids,MI
Summary
Experienced Phlebotomist bringing 10
years of experience. Expert in venipuncture, capillary puncture and special collections. Skilled in accurately collecting specimens for quick testing and diagnostic turnaround. Team-oriented in training clinical staff on proper venipuncture techniques.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomy Technician
University of Michigan Health-West
Wyoming, MI
05.2015 - Current
- Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles.
- Prepared paperwork for laboratory orders, including appropriate coding.
- Assisted in training new employees on proper phlebotomy techniques.
- Collected blood samples in a safe and sanitary manner according to established procedures.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations while maintaining confidentiality of patient information.
- Verified patient identification prior to collection of specimens using two forms of ID verification.
- Responded quickly and effectively to emergency situations.
- Provided excellent customer service while interacting with patients.
- Collected specimen samples and transported to laboratory for processing.
- Collected specimens for drug screens, paternity tests and alcohol tests.
- Collected specimens from pediatric, adult, geriatric, and special needs patients.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Mission Point of Grandville formerly (Brookcrest)
Grandville, MI
01.2004 - 11.2010
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Took temperature readings orally or rectally as instructed by the RN or MD.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
Education
Phlebotomy
Davenport University
Grand Rapids, MI05.2013
Skills
- Documentation Management
- Medical Records Maintenance
- Therapeutic Phlebotomy
- Patient Flow Management
- Venipuncture
- Blood Collection
- Patient Care
- Specimen Preparation
- Paperwork Processing
- Data Entry
- HIPAA
Timeline
Phlebotomy Technician
University of Michigan Health-West
05.2015 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Mission Point of Grandville formerly (Brookcrest)
01.2004 - 11.2010
Phlebotomy
Davenport University
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