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Theresa Clyburn

Belleville,NJ

Summary

Highly-skilled phlebotomist with 15 years of experience in healthcare settings. Provides compassionate and professional care. Proficient in collecting blood specimens and processing for further analysis.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Phlebotomist/Medical Assistant

NexGen Orthopedics
11.2023 - Current
  • Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
  • Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
  • Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
  • Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
  • Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
  • Excelled in high-pressure situations, maintaining composure and professionalism during peak hours and emergency scenarios.

Phlebotomist

LabCorp
01.2020 - 08.2023
  • Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
  • Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
  • Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
  • Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
  • Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
  • Excelled in high-pressure situations, maintaining composure and professionalism during peak hours and emergency scenarios.

Nursing Assistant

Clara Maass Medical Center
03.2019 - 01.2020
  • Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.
  • Performed phlebotomy, specimen collection & EKG

Nursing Assistant

Saint Barnabas Medical Center
02.2018 - 02.2019
  • Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.
  • Performed phlebotomy, specimen collection & EKG

Patient Care Technician

St Marys Medical Center
02.2017 - 12.2017
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
  • Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
  • Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
  • Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.

Nursing Assistant

New Vista Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
08.2015 - 12.2016
  • Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
  • Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.

Nursing Assistant

Alaris Health At Cedar Grove
03.2015 - 08.2015
  • Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
  • Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.

Nursing Assistant

Trinitas Regional Medical Center
12.2014 - 03.2015
  • Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
  • Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assistant

Eastern International College - Belleville
Belleville, NJ
08.2013

Skills

  • Venipuncture
  • Order of draw
  • Patient Care
  • Specimen handling

Timeline

Phlebotomist/Medical Assistant

NexGen Orthopedics
11.2023 - Current

Phlebotomist

LabCorp
01.2020 - 08.2023

Nursing Assistant

Clara Maass Medical Center
03.2019 - 01.2020

Nursing Assistant

Saint Barnabas Medical Center
02.2018 - 02.2019

Patient Care Technician

St Marys Medical Center
02.2017 - 12.2017

Nursing Assistant

New Vista Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
08.2015 - 12.2016

Nursing Assistant

Alaris Health At Cedar Grove
03.2015 - 08.2015

Nursing Assistant

Trinitas Regional Medical Center
12.2014 - 03.2015

Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assistant

Eastern International College - Belleville
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