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Tmeko Baker

Charlotte,NC

Summary

Dynamic Clinical Laboratory Assistant with proven phlebotomy expertise at Atrium Healthcare. Recognized for enhancing workflow efficiency and minimizing errors through critical thinking and multitasking. Adept at fostering patient relations and ensuring compliance with safety protocols, contributing to a safe and productive clinical environment.

Experienced with specimen collection, processing, and analysis. Utilizes strict adherence to laboratory protocols to ensure reliable results. Knowledge of maintaining laboratory equipment and managing data entry, ensuring seamless operations.

Hardworking Clinical Lab Assistant bringing 10 years of expertise in microbiology, chemistry and hematology testing needs. Skilled multitasker with excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Proven history of maintaining equipment and lab areas in alignment with regulatory guidelines.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Laboratory Assistant

Atrium Healthcare
11.2023 - Current
  • Maintained inventory of laboratory supplies, ensuring uninterrupted operations and efficient workflow management.
  • Reduced test turnaround time via strategic multitasking.
  • Minimized errors throughout pre-analytic, analytic and post-analytic processes.
  • Ensured a safe working environment through strict adherence to safety protocols and routine equipment maintenance checks.
  • Completed laboratory operations reports and submitted to public health departments and other healthcare authorities.
  • Monitored supply levels and placed orders for laboratory supplies.
  • Assisted in training and onboarding new phlebotomists.
  • Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
  • Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
  • Handled difficult venipuncture situations skillfully, adapting techniques as needed based on individual patient needs or anatomy variations.
  • Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear, or anxiety and optimize cooperation.

Licensed Cosmetologist

Mek Exclusive Stylz/ Self Employed
09.2000 - Current
  • Built a loyal clientele base through exceptional customer service and personalized care.
  • Managed reception duties when necessary, ensuring smooth operations within the salon environment from start to finish during peak hours.
  • Kept work areas, tools, and equipment clean and properly sanitized to minimize disease transfer and health risk of shared environment.
  • Developed creative techniques to provide clients with latest hairstyles.

Medical Assistant

Medical Weight Loss
10.2009 - 06.2014
  • Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
  • Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
  • Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
  • Aided in accurate diagnoses by performing laboratory tests and preparing specimens for analysis.
  • Taught health improvement diet class

Medical Assistant

University of Michigan Hospital
10.2006 - 10.2009
  • Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinic''s commitment to quality care.
  • Maintained a safe and clean clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and disposing of biohazardous waste properly.
  • Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
  • Performed phlebotomy tasks efficiently while ensuring minimal discomfort for patients during blood collection procedures.
  • Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
  • Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.

Education

Phlebotomy

B & M Career Institute
Dallas, TX
04-2023

Medical Assistant

NIT/Everest Institute
Southfield, MI
09-2006

Skills

  • Organizational growth
  • Adaptable learner
  • Phlebotomy expertise
  • Patient relations
  • Specimen processing
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Critical thinking

Certification

  • PT - Phlebotomy Technician

Timeline

Clinical Laboratory Assistant

Atrium Healthcare
11.2023 - Current

Medical Assistant

Medical Weight Loss
10.2009 - 06.2014

Medical Assistant

University of Michigan Hospital
10.2006 - 10.2009

Licensed Cosmetologist

Mek Exclusive Stylz/ Self Employed
09.2000 - Current

Phlebotomy

B & M Career Institute

Medical Assistant

NIT/Everest Institute

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