Tunicesa Myhand
Summary
Highly-skilled phlebotomist with 17 years of experience in healthcare settings whose 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. Provides compassionate and professional care. Proficient in collecting blood specimens and processing for further analysis. Along with expertise training as a Medical Assistant, and Patient Care Technician.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Phlebotomist
St. Barnabas Health System, Inc.
11.2019 - Current
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Adhered to HIPAA standards and maintained patient confidentiality in all interactions.
- Assisted in training and onboarding new phlebotomists.
- Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses, or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.
- Entered data on demographics, grossing descriptions, and clinical diagnosis into EMR.
- Documented routine laboratory instrument maintenance and corrective actions.
- Troubleshot inconsistencies and identified errors to trace root causes and implement corrective actions.
- Sorted specimens according to priority and difficulty of procedures and recorded all processes in pathology log.
Phlebotomist
LabCorp
07.2014 - 04.2023
- Performed venipuncture on various age groups
- Cash handling
- Opening/closing of register
- Performed venipunctures, finger sticks and heel sticks for both adult and pediatric patients.
- Opening/closing of site
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Addressed questions and concerns to educate patients on collection process and procedures.
- Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness.
- Participated in continuing education programs to stay up to date on new technologies and procedures.
- Adhered to HIPAA standards and maintained patient confidentiality in all interactions.
- Handled insurance verification tasks using EMR to validate patient insurance information.
- Troubleshot inconsistencies and identified errors to trace root causes and implement corrective actions.
- Sorted specimens according to priority and difficulty of procedures and recorded all processes in pathology log.
Phlebotomist
HMUC at Pascack Valley
05.2013 - 04.2016
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Participated in continuing education programs to stay up to date on new technologies and procedures.
- Verified patients' identification for proper sample collection.
- Adhered to HIPAA standards and maintained patient confidentiality in all interactions.
- Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses, or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.
Phlebotomist
Manhattan Labs
08.2011 - 12.2013
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Adhered to HIPAA standards and maintained patient confidentiality in all interactions.
Medical Assistant
Suburban Family Medicine
01.2006 - 01.2012
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
- Verified patient insurance coverage and collected required co-payments.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
Phlebotomist
Quest Diagnostics
02.2009 - 03.2011
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Verified proper storage and transportation of specimens to laboratories.
ER Technician
ST. Mary's Hospital
09.2006 - 03.2008
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
- Quickly responded to codes and cardiac monitor alarms.
- Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly, and transferred to laboratory for testing.
- Worked with nurses to assess patients and prepare for tests and procedures.
- Safely transported patients by wheelchair, stretcher, or bed to other units.
- Followed all hospital policies and procedures and complied with local, state, and federal agency and accrediting body guidelines.
- Carried out phlebotomy procedures and watched for adverse reactions.
- Administered basic wound care, insertion of Foley catheters and nasogastric tubes.
- Responded quickly and calmly to emergency situations, providing life-saving measures when necessary.
- Continuously monitored patients and reported changes to head nurses and physicians.
- Measured vital statistics, collected specimens for lab analysis and recorded data in appropriate medical records.
- Maintained clean and sanitary environment in emergency department to meet hygiene measures.
- Liaised between nurses, physicians, patients and visitors.
- Measured and fit crutches and canes, instructing patients on proper use of support devices.
- Inserted peripheral IVs and administered non-medication IV fluids.
- Supported patients and family members, actively listening to concerns and offering compassionate care.
- Disinfected tools, equipment and surfaces between patients.
- Prepared and delivered meals to patients, assisting with feeding when necessary.
- Assisted patients with therapy exercises as specified by care team.
Education
No Degree - Medical Assisting/ Phlebotomy Technician
Harrison Career Institute
Clifton, NJ03.2006
High school diploma - High School
Passaic High School
Passaic, NJ03.2006
Skills
- Laboratory/Hospital/Medical Office Experience
- EMR Systems/Medical Records
- Administering Injections
- CPR Certified
- Specimen collection / processing
- Medical terminology
- Infection Control
- Empathy and compassion
- HIPAA compliance
- Geriatric/Pediatric phlebotomy
- Biohazard Policy Compliance
- CPR/AED
Certification
BLS Certification
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Timeline
Phlebotomist
St. Barnabas Health System, Inc.
11.2019 - Current
Phlebotomist
LabCorp
07.2014 - 04.2023
Phlebotomist
HMUC at Pascack Valley
05.2013 - 04.2016
Phlebotomist
Manhattan Labs
08.2011 - 12.2013
Phlebotomist
Quest Diagnostics
02.2009 - 03.2011
ER Technician
ST. Mary's Hospital
09.2006 - 03.2008
Medical Assistant
Suburban Family Medicine
01.2006 - 01.2012
No Degree - Medical Assisting/ Phlebotomy Technician
Harrison Career Institute
High school diploma - High School
Passaic High School
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