Tomeka Turner
Pearl,MS
Summary
Certified Phlebotomist well versed in venipuncture, capillary puncture and special collection procedures. Detail-oriented and committed to maintaining highest quality control and patient care standards. Adept in variety of software applications for EMR maintenance. Proactive and goal-oriented professionals with excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Professional healthcare worker with robust experience in drawing blood and handling specimens. Known for strong team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs, ensuring efficient and reliable service. Skilled in venipuncture, patient care, and maintaining sterile environments, with focus on achieving results and high standards. Dependable and prepared to contribute to patient care and diagnostic accuracy.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Phlebotomist
MDTLA
10.2024 - 05.2025
- Venipuncture
- Handling specimens
- Locate and stabilize veins
- Compassion towards patients during the blood drawing process
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
- Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
- Reduced patient anxiety through compassionate communication and expert venipuncture techniques.
- Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear, or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
- Upheld HIPAA compliance through careful management of confidential patient records and lab results.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Minimized patient discomfort during blood draws by utilizing proper tourniquet application, needle selection, and insertion techniques.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
Assistant Manager
Family Dollar
07.2019 - 06.2021
- Implementing office procedures, supervising projects
- Preparing reports, handling phone calls and correspondence
- Maintaining a good relationship with customers, and organizing meetings and conferences
Customer Service Representative
Xerox
12.2016 - 09.2017
- Resolve customer complaints via phone, email, mail, or social media
- Use telephone to reach out to customers and verify account information
- Greet customers warmly and ascertain problems or reasons for calling
- Assist with placement of order, refunds or exchange
Education
CPT -
Med Lab
Richland, MS10.2024
High School Diploma - All
Forest Hill High School
Jackson, MS05.2014
Skills
- Excel
- MS OFFICE
- PowerPoint
- HIPAA
- Microsoft Office
- Outlook
- Specimen Handling
- Proper Labeling
- Infection Control
- Health Education
- Venipuncture
- Butterfly needle technique
- Patient confidentiality
Accomplishments
- Maintained compliance with OSHA, HIPAA, and CLIA standards.
- Achieved [Result] by completing [Task] with accuracy and efficiency.
Certification
- PT - Phlebotomy Technician
Timeline
Phlebotomist
MDTLA
10.2024 - 05.2025
Assistant Manager
Family Dollar
07.2019 - 06.2021
Customer Service Representative
Xerox
12.2016 - 09.2017
High School Diploma - All
Forest Hill High School
CPT -
Med Lab
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