NHA-Certified Phlebotomy Technician with extensive experience in venipuncture and specimen collection. Delivered high-quality patient care across multiple hospital units, ensuring compliance with infection control and safety standards while prioritizing patient comfort and education.
Overview
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Certification
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Officer
Dunbar Security
01.2026 - Current
Patrolled premises every 30 minutes to monitor security and identify potential risks.
Secured on-site property to prevent unauthorized access and ensure safety.
Reported and documented daily activities, incidents, and security breaches to maintain accurate logs and facilitate prompt response.
Caretaker
Cornelious Family
01.2022 - 01.2026
Monitored health and well-being of family members to ensure timely interventions.
Delivered daily care and support to enhance family members' quality of life.
Assisted with meal preparation, ensuring dietary preferences were met.
Coordinated household activities and schedules to optimize family routines.
Maintained cleanliness and organization of living spaces throughout the home.
Adhered to all applicable laws and regulations pertaining to health and safety standards in the workplace.
Patient Care Technician
Memorial Health University Medical Center
01.2012 - 01.2022
Provided direct patient care across hospital units, building on 6 years of prior clinical experience to deliver efficient, high-quality patient care.
Executed nightly blood draws and point-of-care blood sugar checks, ensuring accurate monitoring for patients across multiple units.
Collected blood samples from patients using proper venipuncture techniques.
Guided patients through blood draw procedures, alleviating concerns and enhancing their comfort during the process.
Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
Assisted patients with mobility and rehabilitation exercises, promoting recovery and improving overall patient well-being.
Maintained strict adherence to infection control, safety, and documentation standards.
Prepared and labeled specimens for laboratory testing and analysis.
Patient Care Technician
St. Joseph Hospital
01.2006 - 01.2012
Delivered direct patient care across multiple hospital units, adapting to varying patient acuity levels and care needs.
Monitored and recorded vital signs for high patient volumes, promptly reporting abnormalities to nursing and physician staff to ensure timely intervention.
Collaborated with nurses, physicians, and care teams to coordinate patient care and optimize treatment plans.
Maintained consistent compliance with infection control, PPE protocols, and hospital safety standards.
Performed blood draws on 15–20 patients nightly.
Collected blood samples from patients using various phlebotomy techniques.
Coordinated with medical staff to schedule patient appointments and manage workflow, enhancing operational efficiency.
Education
Phlebotomy -
What A Blessing
Savannah, GA
Patient Care Technician -
Savannah Technical College
Savannah, GA
High School -
Windsor Forest High School
Savannah, GA
Skills
Patient Care
Blood collection
Patient monitoring
Specimen labeling
Ethical Compliance
HIPAA Policy
Surveillance Techniques
Customer Service
Report Writing
Team Collaboration
Crisis Management
Public Safety
Surveillance Operations
Data Analysis
Monitoring Techniques
Epic
Meditech
Greenway
Certification
Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT), National Healthcare Association (NHA), 06/01/28
Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association, 05/07/26, 05/07/28
Patient Care Technician (PCT), National Healthcare Association (NHA), 03/01/06
Accomplishments
Certified by NHA as a Phlebotomy Technician.
Performed 20–40 venipunctures daily while maintaining patient identification accuracy.
Maintained strict adherence to OSHA and infection control protocols during all blood draws.
Provided compassionate, patient-centered care to reduce anxiety during draws.
Assisted in maintaining clean, organized, and fully stocked draw stations to improve workflow efficiency.