Tiffany Banks
New Orleans,LA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Phlebotomist
Childrens Hospital
New Orleans, La.
03.2022 - Current
- Identified patients using proper procedures prior to specimen collection.
- Counseled patients to ease fears, explain procedures and enhance cooperation during blood draws.
- Observed patient for unusual reactions or events to take appropriate action under established guidelines.
- Used heel and finger stick methods to obtain blood from capillaries.
- Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date and patient name.
- Collected specimen samples and transported to laboratory for processing.
- Mentored newly hired medical personnel in phlebotomy techniques and protocols.
- Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes and butterfly needles.
- Input lab orders into Epic per physician's request.
Dietary Server
Lambeth House
New Orleans, La.
11.2012 - 03.2022
- Greet residents with an enthusiastic, compassionate attitude to establish long-term professional relationships.
- Assisted residents with eating their meals.
- Assisted in bussing, resetting tables, and kept work area clean.
- Kept nourishment areas well stocked.
- Performed other assigned responsibilities, as assigned.
Phlebotomist
Urgent Eleven
New Orleans, La.
10.2019 - 08.2021
- Greet patients, review lab request forms, schedule appointments, and prepare specimen labels.
- Obtained blood samples for medical testing through venipuncture and capillary puncture.
- Enhanced patient experience by thoughtfully explaining collection processes, while demonstrating genuine care for patients.
- Sanitized work area after every patient to prevent contamination and spread of disease.
Education
Certified Phlebotomy Tech - Phlebotomy
Climb CDC
Gulfport, MS02-2022
High School Diploma -
John F. Kennedy High School
New Orleans, LA01-2002
Skills
- Specimen Preparation
- Blood collection
- Venipuncture
- Therapeutic phlebotomy
- Patient support
- Paperwork Processing
- Data Entry
- Infection Control
- Quality Control
- Health Education
- HIPAA
Certification
- Certified Phlebotomy Tech
- CPR-BLS American Heart Association
Timeline
Phlebotomist
Childrens Hospital
03.2022 - Current
Phlebotomist
Urgent Eleven
10.2019 - 08.2021
Dietary Server
Lambeth House
11.2012 - 03.2022
Certified Phlebotomy Tech - Phlebotomy
Climb CDC
High School Diploma -
John F. Kennedy High School
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