Tina Smith
Arlington,TX
Summary
Driven Phlebotomist with extensive experience at Quest Diagnostics, showcasing expertise in venipuncture and exceptional patient care. Excelled in maintaining accuracy in specimen handling and labeling, ensuring 100% compliance with HIPAA. Demonstrated strong communication abilities, improving patient experience and support during critical procedures. Proven leader in high-pressure environments, enhancing team efficiency and patient satisfaction.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Phlebotomist
Quest Diagnostics
09.2021 - 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
Parkland Hospital
05.2004 - 11.2024
Internet for 6 months worked with infants heel stick and finger stick geriatric and toddlers
Phlebotomist
Pro Lab, Inc.
01.2008 - 08.2012
Drawing pts at nursing home and hospital
Education
PHLEBOTOMIST - Phlebotomy
El Centro College
Dallas, TX05.2004
Skills
- Venipuncture
- Order of draw
- Patient Care
- Specimen handling
- Sample and specimen collection
- Butterfly needle technique
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient confidentiality
- Venipuncture Expertise
- Blood collection techniques
- Specimen labeling procedures
- Communication abilities
- HIPAA
- Patient support
- Blood culture collection
- Capillary puncture
- Data Entry
- Specimen Preparation
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Infection Control
- Quality Control
- Paperwork Processing
- Pediatric phlebotomy
- Recording data
- Patient preparation
- Syringe method
- Quality control guidelines
- Sample storage
- Geriatric phlebotomy
- Skin puncture
- Adaptable approach
- Medical Records Management
- Hemoglobin Testing
- Health Education
- Medical office administration
- Medical Records Maintenance
- Staff Management
- Medical Testing
- Medical Records Review
- Diagnostic Testing
- Attention to Detail
- Customer Service
- Specimen Collection
- Butterfly Venipuncture
- Phlebotomy Technician (PT)
- Finger Stick Method
- Sample Processing
- Decision-Making
- Certified in CPR/AED
- CPR/AED
- Phlebotomy Technician
- Data Confidentiality
- Sample Collection
- Team Leader
- Goal Minded
- Blood Culturing
- Staff Phlebotomy Training
- Patient Monitoring
- Glucose Screening
- Staff Collaboration
- Phlebotomy Technician (NCPT)
- Workload Management
- Appointment Scheduling
- Relationship Building
- Lab Reporting
- Patient Relations
- Stress Management
- Arterial Blood Draws
- Biohazard Policy Compliance
- Injection Administration
- Medical History Taking
- Sample and Form Matching
- Instrument Sterilization
- Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED (First Aid CPR AED)
- Scheduling Software
- Donor Phlebotomy Technician
- Process Monitoring
- Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED
- Mentoring and Coaching
- Machine Calibration
- Heartsaver First Aid
- Fluid Intake Monitoring
- Complex Terminology Interpretation
- Standardized Testing
- Donor Phlebotomy Technician (DPT)
- Certified Phlebotomy Instructor (CPI)
- Heartsaver CPR AED (CPR AED)
- Certified Phlebotomy Instructor
- Interval Testing
Certification
PHLEBOTOMIST
Timeline
Phlebotomist
Quest Diagnostics
09.2021 - Current
Phlebotomist
Pro Lab, Inc.
01.2008 - 08.2012
Phlebotomist
Parkland Hospital
05.2004 - 11.2024
PHLEBOTOMIST - Phlebotomy
El Centro College
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