Tricia J Dawson
Palm Bay,Florida
Summary
I am a meticulous Lab Support/Phlebotomy Technician seeking a position with an organization that will enable me to utilize my knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job functions required. I am interested in a company that provides professional growth for its employees and value for its clients.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Phlebotomist
Kindred Hospital
Melbourne, FL
01.2022 - Current
- Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier and station.
- Obtained blood samples for medical testing and transfusion through venipuncture or capillary puncture.
- Verified collection orders and communicated discrepancies to nurses.
- Observed patient for unusual reactions or events to take appropriate action under established guidelines.
- Promoted blood specimen integrity for laboratory testing using accurate selection of collection tubes and correct technique.
Phlebotomy Technician
Healthfirst Medical Group
Melbourne, FL
12.2020 - 05.2022
- Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles.
- Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date and patient name.
- Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier and station.
- Prepared blood-collecting equipment to draw blood and safely store and transport samples.
- Counseled patients to ease fears, explain procedures and enhance cooperation during blood draws.
- Enforced infection control and sharps disposal procedures to protect patients, co-workers and self.
- Promoted blood specimen integrity for laboratory testing using accurate selection of collection tubes and correct technique.
Auxiliary Nurse
Belize Medical Associates
Belize City
10.2018 - 12.2019
- Responsibilities included performing IV’s for the hospital, emergency and radiology department and performed phlebotomy.
- It was also my responsibility to take vital signs, perform EKG's, make beds, bathe patients, and ensure that rooms were stocked and cleaned when patients left the hospital.
- Also, I was the scribe responsible to take information when a trauma patient arrived at the hospital.
- Executed appropriate steps for patient treatment following careful review of physician medical regimen.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Delivered quality patient care from admission to discharge through direct supervision of all nursing and ancillary staff.
Phlebotomist II
Cn Staffing
Irving, TX
02.2017 - 04.2018
- Responsibilities included performing Adult and pediatric blood draw, processing specimens, inputting lab orders, and ordering supplies for the office.
- Prepared blood-collecting equipment to draw blood and safely store and transport samples.
- Counseled patients to ease fears, explain procedures and enhance cooperation during blood draws.
- Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles.
- Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier and station.
Phlebotomist II
Parkland Health & Hospital System
Dallas, TX
01.2016 - 05.2016
- Responsibilities included performing Adult and pediatric blood draw, specimen processing, and ordering supplies for the Lab.
- I also perform Point of Care Testing in Lab.
- This includes, Wet Prep, Hemoglobin A1C, Hemoglobin and Hematocrit, Fecal Occult, Flu, Strep, Urinalysis, and Pregnancy Testing.
- Coordinated workflow based on stat, schedule, or outpatient needs.
- Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date and patient name.
- Enforced infection control and sharps disposal procedures to protect patients, co-workers and self.
- Counseled patients to ease fears, explain procedures and enhance cooperation during blood draws.
- Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier and station.
- Verified collection orders and communicated discrepancies to nurses.
Patient Service Technician
Northlake OB/GYN Clinic
Dallas, TX
07.2013 - 12.2015
- Responsibilities included performing adult and pediatric blood draw, processing specimens, inputting lab orders, and ordering supplies for the office.
- Utilized customer service skills and detailed system knowledge to support hospital and clinic operations.
- Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
- Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions.
Phlebotomy Technician II
Parkland Hospital &Health Systems
Dallas, TX
12.2012 - 06.2013
- Responsibilities included but not limited to collecting specimens and performing adult blood draw in the ER.
- Assembles equipment such as tourniquet, needles, and disposable containers for needles, blood collection devices, gauze, cotton, and alcohol on work tray, according to requirements for specified tests or procedures.
- Coordinated workflow based on stat, schedule, or outpatient needs.
- Prepared blood-collecting equipment to draw blood and safely store and transport samples.
- Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date and patient name.
- Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier and station.
- Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles.
Patient Service Technician
LabCorp & CPL Lab, Northlake OB/GYN
Plano, TX
10.2010 - 08.2012
- Responsibilities included performing Adult and pediatric blood draw, processing specimens, inputting lab orders, and ordering supplies for the office.
- Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions.
- Improved customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
Phlebotomy Technician
UT Southwestern Hospital
Dallas, TX
03.2010 - 08.2010
- Performed Adult and Pediatric blood draw for St.
- Paul, CPL, Quest Diagnostics, and LabCorp.
- Processed specimens for these labs daily.
- Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date and patient name.
- Verified quality of specimens by centrifuging specimens for logistics courier to pickup.
- Counseled patients to ease fears, explain procedures and enhance cooperation during blood draws.
- Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier and station.
- Enforced infection control and sharps disposal procedures to protect patients, co-workers and self.
Lab Support Technician II
Parkland Hospital & Health Systems
Dallas, TX
04.2003 - 03.2010
- Duties required as a phlebotomist in an inpatient and outpatient setting and in the Emergency Room.
- Performed specimen processing and troubleshooting.
- Performed point of care testing for HIV, Geriatric and Anti-Coagulation clinics.
- Performed Adult blood draws in various hospital settings including HIV and Geriatric clinics.
- Trained Medical students and Physician Assistants the proper way to draw blood.
- Verified collection orders and communicated discrepancies to nurses.
Education
Phlebotomy Technician Certificate -
Truman College
Chicago, IL2001
C.N.A. Diploma -
Delaware Valley Job Corp
Callicoon, NY1995
High School Diploma - Secretarial Studies
St Catherine Academy
Belize City, Belize1991
Skills
- SKILLS/CERTIFICATION:
- CPR Certified with the American Heart Association
- 02/03/2023 - 02/2025
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- Trained Medical Students on their 3rd
- Year rotation for over seven
- Medical Terminology
- Back Office
- Phlebotomy
- Point of care testing
Certification
CPR Certified with the American Heart Association 02/03/2023 - 02/2025
- First Aid/CPR
Business Owner
- CEO of Thats so Vein Mobile Phlebotomy
Timeline
Phlebotomist
Kindred Hospital
01.2022 - Current
Phlebotomy Technician
Healthfirst Medical Group
12.2020 - 05.2022
Auxiliary Nurse
Belize Medical Associates
10.2018 - 12.2019
Phlebotomist II
Cn Staffing
02.2017 - 04.2018
Phlebotomist II
Parkland Health & Hospital System
01.2016 - 05.2016
Patient Service Technician
Northlake OB/GYN Clinic
07.2013 - 12.2015
Phlebotomy Technician II
Parkland Hospital &Health Systems
12.2012 - 06.2013
Patient Service Technician
LabCorp & CPL Lab, Northlake OB/GYN
10.2010 - 08.2012
Phlebotomy Technician
UT Southwestern Hospital
03.2010 - 08.2010
Lab Support Technician II
Parkland Hospital & Health Systems
04.2003 - 03.2010
Phlebotomy Technician Certificate -
Truman College
C.N.A. Diploma -
Delaware Valley Job Corp
High School Diploma - Secretarial Studies
St Catherine Academy
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