Treasure Price
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Accomplished Senior Phlebotomist from Meridian Laboratory, renowned for expert venipuncture and exceptional mentoring of medical personnel. Demonstrates leadership in enhancing patient care and specimen integrity, adept in pediatric and geriatric phlebotomy. Excels in specimen handling and fostering team collaboration, significantly improving laboratory processes.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Phlebotomist
Meridian Labortory
Charlotte, NC
09.2023 - Current
- Mentored newly hired medical personnel in phlebotomy techniques and protocols.
- Monitored volume at clinics and rerouted phlebotomists as necessary to meet clinics' laboratory needs.
- Identified best veins for intravenous lines and blood draws, avoiding unnecessary pokes.
- Performed venipuncture and capillary draws with precision on patients of varying ages and health statuses.
- Promoted blood specimen integrity for laboratory testing using accurate selection of collection tubes and correct technique.
- Utilized aseptic techniques to prevent infection and cross-contamination during blood collection.
- Collected specimen samples and transported to laboratory for processing.
- Assisted in training new phlebotomy staff members on proper procedures for specimen collection, labeling and transport.
- Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier and station.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to enhance patient care and improve specimen collection processes.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Phlebotomy Program
Catawba Valley Community College
Hickory, NCSkills
- Pediatric phlebotomy
- Specimen handling
- Adaptable to change
- Geriatric phlebotomy
- Lab equipment operation
- Policy adherence
- Capillary puncture
- Training and mentoring
- Leadership qualities
- Patient confidentiality
- Patient identification
- Venipuncture expertise
- Order of draw
- Blood collection techniques
- Needle disposal
- Sample labeling
- Venipuncture
- Staff management
- Patient care
- Syringe method
- Specimen preparation
- Personal protective equipment usage
Certification
- Phlebotomy certification since 2017
- ASPT for 4 out of 8 years
- BLS CERTIFIED
Timeline
Senior Phlebotomist
Meridian Labortory
09.2023 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Phlebotomy Program
Catawba Valley Community College