Vannessa Raska
Erie,PA
Summary
Detail-oriented Phlebotomist specializing in venipuncture and specimen collection, with strict adherence to infection control and HIPAA guidelines. Expertise in verifying patient information and accurately documenting in electronic medical records. Maintains organized workspaces while delivering quality care to diverse patient populations and supports training of new staff.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomist
Octapharma Plasma Center
Erie, Pennsylvania
04.2026 - Current
- Performed venipuncture for plasma donations at Octapharma Plasma Center
- Verified donor identity and completed health screening questionnaires
- Monitored donor reactions during collection and communicated concerns to nursing staff to ensure donor safety.
- Followed infection control procedures and plasma center safety standards
- Documented donor information and collection records in center systems
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
- Located veins suitable for puncture to draw blood using sterilized needles, vials and other equipment.
- Ensured availability of supplies in phlebotomy cart and stations to support seamless collection operations.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations, maintaining donor safety and minimizing risks.
Phlebotomist
Quest Diagnostics
Erie, Pennsylvania
06.2025 - 04.2026
- Verified patient information prior to specimen collection.
- Located veins suitable for puncture to draw blood using sterilized needles, vials and other equipment.
- Adhered to HIPAA guidelines regarding patient privacy.
- Performed venipuncture and other blood collection procedures according to established standards.
- Collected specimens from pediatric, adult, geriatric, and special needs patients.
- Provided excellent customer service while interacting with patients.
- Delivered quality patient care by completing accurate and timely collection and transport of clinical specimens according to established procedures.
- Assisted in the training of new phlebotomists.
- Centrifuged blood specimens in test tubes and capillary tubes to separate cells and sediment from blood serum.
- Processed samples accurately and efficiently.
- Promoted blood specimen integrity for laboratory testing using accurate selection of collection tubes and correct technique.
- Verified collection orders and communicated discrepancies to nurses.
- Maintained accurate records of collected specimens and test results.
- Collected specimens for drug screens, paternity tests and alcohol tests.
- Conducted various blood tests and updated results into paper and electronic charts.
Phlebotomist
Biomat U S A
Erie, Pennsylvania
03.2023 - 06.2025
- Performed venipuncture and other blood collection procedures according to established standards.
- Performed venipuncture for plasma donations at Biomat Plasma Center
- Verified patient information prior to specimen collection.
- Documented donor information and collection records in center systems
- Monitored donor reactions during collection and reported concerns to nursing staff
- Verified donor identity and completed health screening questionnaires
- Monitored patients for adverse reactions and provided immediate care as needed.
- Observed patient for unusual reactions or events to take appropriate action under established guidelines.
- Identified and labeled specimens accurately, ensuring proper handling and transport to lab.
- Centrifuged blood specimens in test tubes and capillary tubes to separate cells and sediment from blood serum.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies used in phlebotomy services.
- Responded quickly and effectively to emergency situations.
Education
Leadership Center of Excellence
Erie, PennsylvaniaSkills
- Venipuncture technique
- Specimen collection
- Infection control
- Donor screening
- EMR charting
- Data entry
- Medical records management
- Data recording
Timeline
Phlebotomist
Octapharma Plasma Center
04.2026 - Current
Phlebotomist
Quest Diagnostics
06.2025 - 04.2026
Phlebotomist
Biomat U S A
03.2023 - 06.2025
Leadership Center of Excellence