Tyra Ramsey
Durham,NC
Summary
Highly motivated and committed healthcare worker with proven history of superior performance at individual, team and organizational levels. Multitasks and prioritizes workloads with little or no supervision. Detail-oriented professional looking to bring medical background, critical thinking and team-building skills to deadline-driven environment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Care Technician I/Laboratory Technician
Duke University
Durham, NC
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Reduced medical errors by meticulously maintaining a clean and organized workspace, adhering to proper sterilization techniques for equipment.
- Servicing 200+ cases a day
- Prepared blood work for clinical studies
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in test results by following strict quality control procedures.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to support research projects and meet project deadlines.
- Reduced errors in data entry by meticulously reviewing and validating information before submission.
- Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation. (Manual Pipets, Electronic measuring pipets, sterile tubing, centrifuges, balance scales, pH meter, evaporator )
- Improved interdepartmental communication by collaborating closely with other lab personnel on shared projects and goals.
- Prepared samples for analysis by performing complex sample preparation tasks.
Clinical Care Technician
Robert Wood Johnson Barnabas Health
New Brunswick, NJ
11.2022 - 05.2023
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently conducting vital sign assessments and recording accurate data in electronic health records.
- Increased efficiency in the department by effectively managing multiple tasks such as specimen collection, wound care, and IV maintenance.
- Supported successful outcomes in emergency situations through rapid response efforts, assisting medical teams with life-saving interventions when needed.
- Maintained strict compliance with HIPAA guidelines and institutional policies regarding patient confidentiality while handling sensitive personal information responsibly.
- Developed strong rapport with diverse patient populations, fostering trust and open communication to better meet individualized healthcare needs.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings, contributing valuable insights from direct patient care experiences to inform treatment decisions and care plans.
- Proactively identified areas for process improvement within the clinical setting, working closely with management to implement changes that resulted in increased efficiency and enhanced patient experience.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Gathered, charted, and analyzed patient history data and discussed key points with clinicians
Phlebotomist
LabCorp
Durham, NC
10.2021 - 07.2022
- Improved patient comfort by efficiently drawing blood samples using various techniques such as venipuncture and capillary puncture.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to ensure accurate test orders and appropriate sample collection methods were used.
- Reduced contamination risks by strictly adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining a clean work environment..
- Contributed to the development of phlebotomy training materials, enhancing the skillset of new employees and improving overall team performance.
- Ensured uninterrupted service by properly maintaining phlebotomy equipment, including centrifuges, needles, and tourniquets.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Used personal protective equipment (PPE) correctly to protect coworkers and patients..
- Participated in continuing education programs to stay up to date on new technologies and procedures.
- Conducted venipuncture and other CT procedures.
- Collected blood samples using vaccinator tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Collected blood samples in accordance with laboratory protocols and regulations.
- Adhered to HIPAA standards and maintained patient confidentiality in all interactions.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
Clinical Care Technician
Robert Wood Johnson Barnabas Health
New Brunswick, NJ
09.2017 - 02.2020
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently conducting vital sign assessments and recording accurate data in electronic health records.
- Increased efficiency in the department by effectively managing multiple tasks such as specimen collection, wound care, and IV maintenance.
- Supported successful outcomes in emergency situations through rapid response efforts, assisting medical teams with life-saving interventions when needed.
- Maintained strict compliance with HIPAA guidelines and institutional policies regarding patient confidentiality while handling sensitive personal information responsibly.
- Developed strong rapport with diverse patient populations, fostering trust and open communication to better meet individualized healthcare needs.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings, contributing valuable insights from direct patient care experiences to inform treatment decisions and care plans.
- Proactively identified areas for process improvement within the clinical setting, working closely with management to implement changes that resulted in increased efficiency and enhanced patient experience.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Gathered, charted, and analyzed patient history data and discussed key points with clinicians.
Education
CNA 1 - Certified Nursing Assistant
Wisdom Health Academy
11.2022
High School Diploma -
Bloomfield Tech
06.2016
Skills
- Time Management
- Multitasking
- Electronic Health Records
- Documentation Accuracy
- Basic Life Support
- Decision Making
- Critical Thinking
- Body Mechanics
- First Aid Knowledge
- Patient Advocacy
- Clinical Judgment
- Interpersonal Skills
- Patient Assessment
- Professionalism
- Transfer Techniques
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Patient Safety
- Organizational Skills
- Active Listening
- Infection Control
- Self-Motivation
- Patient Education
- Pain Management
- Problem Solving
- Emergency Response
- HIPAA Compliance
- Medical Terminology
- CPR Certification
- Empathy and Compassion
- Data Entry
- Patient Scheduling
- Laboratory Maintenance
Certification
- NPCE-Phlebotomy Technician Certification- 23-0790- Exp. 03/06/2025
- American Heart Association- BLS-235411053201- Exp. 11/2024
Timeline
Clinical Care Technician I/Laboratory Technician
Duke University
05.2023 - 08.2023
Clinical Care Technician
Robert Wood Johnson Barnabas Health
11.2022 - 05.2023
Phlebotomist
LabCorp
10.2021 - 07.2022
Clinical Care Technician
Robert Wood Johnson Barnabas Health
09.2017 - 02.2020
CNA 1 - Certified Nursing Assistant
Wisdom Health Academy
High School Diploma -
Bloomfield Tech