Tina Baarley
Antioch,CA
Summary
Licensed Phlebotomist with 17 years of experience in patient-focused services with proven bedside manner, comprehensive experience in high-volume output labs and handling live-patient samples. Meticulous, detailed and accurate with strong follow-through and administrative skills. Professional and composed decision-maker resourceful in perceiving and resolving problems in fast-paced, unpredictable and stressful environments. Strong communicator when interfacing seamlessly with patients, doctors and medical staff. Accomplished in orienting new staff and training students.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Phlebotomist
Sutter Delta Medical Center
02.2011 - Current
- Performed venipuncture on patients of all ages ranging from 2 weeks to 90+
- Processed and batched samples for courier
- Enforced infection control and sharps disposal procedures
- Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Counseled patients to ease fears, explain procedures and enhance cooperation during blood draws.
- Labeled blood vials with time of collection, date, and patient name.
- Prepared blood-collecting equipment to draw blood and safely store and transport samples
- Verified collection orders and communicated discrepancies to nurses.
- Trained and signed off students and new hires.
Phlebotomist
Baylor Scott & White Health
06.2007 - 11.2010
- Performed venipuncture on patients of all ages ranging from 2 weeks to 90+
- Developed and supervised new staff by providing orientation, training, support and direction.
- Counseled patients to ease fears, explain procedures and enhance cooperation during blood draws.
- Treated blood-related chronic disorders by performing therapeutic phlebotomy.
- Prepared blood-collecting equipment to draw blood and safely store and transport samples.
- Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier, and station.
- Obtained blood samples for medical testing and transfusion through venipuncture or capillary puncture.
- Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date, and patient name.
Phlebotomist
Quest Diagnostics
02.2007 - 05.2007
- Prepared blood-collecting equipment to draw blood and safely store and transport samples.
- Verified quality of specimens by centrifuging specimens for logistics courier to pickup.
- Performed venipuncture on patients of all ages ranging from 2 weeks to 90+
- Greeted visitors and established purpose of visit to complete check-in procedure quickly.
- Counseled patients to ease fears, explain procedures and enhance cooperation during blood draws.
Education
CPT 1 - Phlebotomy
Contra Costa Medical Career College, Inc.
Antioch, CA9 2006
High School Diploma -
Antioch High School
Antioch, CA5 2004
Skills
- Stress management
- HIPAA
- Data entry
- Biohazard waste disposal
- Sharps disposal
- Specimen handling
- Adaptable approach
- Health Education
- Extensive ER experience
- Inpatient and outpatient care
Certification
- Current CPT 1 certification
- Current NHA phlebotomy certification
Timeline
Phlebotomist
Sutter Delta Medical Center
02.2011 - Current
Phlebotomist
Baylor Scott & White Health
06.2007 - 11.2010
Phlebotomist
Quest Diagnostics
02.2007 - 05.2007
CPT 1 - Phlebotomy
Contra Costa Medical Career College, Inc.
High School Diploma -
Antioch High School
- Current CPT 1 certification
- Current NHA phlebotomy certification
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