Tina Winn
ROBERT,LA
Summary
Dynamic Laboratory Phlebotomist with proven expertise at Laboratory Corp Of America, adept in blood collection techniques and HIPAA compliance. Recognized for enhancing patient comfort and laboratory efficiency through effective communication and adaptability. Committed to maintaining high standards of safety and accuracy in specimen handling, ensuring optimal patient care.
Professional in medical field with extensive phlebotomy experience. Known for precise specimen collection and adherence to strict safety protocols. Team-oriented and adaptable, consistently delivering reliable results in dynamic environments. Skilled in patient interaction and laboratory management.
Highly-skilled phlebotomist with 25 years of experience in healthcare settings. Provides compassionate and professional care. Proficient in collecting blood specimens and processing for further analysis.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Laboratory Phlebotomist
Laboratory Corp Of America
02.2023 - Current
- Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to varying patient needs, including accommodating special requests or working with individuals who have severe needle anxiety or unique medical conditions.
- Provided excellent customer service with effective communication skills when interacting with patients, families, and hospital staff.
- Enhanced laboratory efficiency by accurately labeling and organizing specimens for timely processing.
- Increased accuracy of test results by carefully following established procedures for specimen collection and handling.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Collected blood samples in accordance with laboratory protocols and regulations.
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
Laboratory Phlebotomist
BioReference Laboratories
02.2016 - 01.2023
- Ensured proper identification of patients through diligent verification of personal information before each blood draw procedure.
- Improved patient comfort by utilizing a gentle, empathetic approach during blood draw procedures.
- Provided excellent customer service with effective communication skills when interacting with patients, families, and hospital staff.
- Enhanced laboratory efficiency by accurately labeling and organizing specimens for timely processing.
- Increased accuracy of test results by carefully following established procedures for specimen collection and handling.
- Maintained patient confidentiality by diligently following HIPAA regulations and ensuring that sensitive information was protected at all times.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment by adhering to strict sanitation protocols.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
Laboratory Phlebotomist
Quest Diagnostics
01.1999 - 02.2017
- Supported optimal patient care by performing venipuncture using various techniques such as butterfly needles, straight needles, and fingerstick methods.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Participated in continuing education programs to stay up to date on new technologies and procedures.
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
- Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear, or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
- Reviewed and processed requisitions for laboratory tests.
- Followed established safety protocols and standards to minimize risk of infection and injury.
- Participated in quality assurance and competency assessment initiatives.
- Handled insurance verification tasks using [Software] and [Software] to validate patient insurance information.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
Education
Certificate - CERTIFIED PHLEBOTOMY TECHNICIAN
METROPOLITAN INSTITUTE OF HEALTH CAREERS
Slidell, LA11-1994
High School Diploma -
KENTWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
Kentwood, LA05-1989
Skills
- Order of draw
- Blood collection techniques
- HIPAA compliance
- Adaptable to change
Timeline
Laboratory Phlebotomist
Laboratory Corp Of America
02.2023 - Current
Laboratory Phlebotomist
BioReference Laboratories
02.2016 - 01.2023
Laboratory Phlebotomist
Quest Diagnostics
01.1999 - 02.2017
Certificate - CERTIFIED PHLEBOTOMY TECHNICIAN
METROPOLITAN INSTITUTE OF HEALTH CAREERS
High School Diploma -
KENTWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
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