Vickie Sullivan- Augustus
Houston,TX
Summary
Accomplished Senior Phlebotomist with a proven track record at BPL Plasma Center, specializing in venipuncture and training new staff. Demonstrated expertise in lab equipment operation and maintaining HIPAA compliance, enhancing patient confidentiality and specimen handling. Excelled in a supervisory role at Professional Janitorial Services of Houston, showcasing leadership and problem-solving skills to improve team efficiency by 20%.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Phlebotomist/Designated Trainer
BPL Plasma Center
03.2019 - 07.2022
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- 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.
- Performed laboratory tests to assist physicians in diagnosis while collecting blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
Laboratory Phlebotomist
Octapharma Plasma Center
12.2018 - 03.2019
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
Supervisor
Professional Janitorial Services of Houston
04.2016 - 12.2018
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
- Maintained database systems to track and analyze operational data.
Medical Assistant
Bay Area Regional Medical Center
10.2017 - 05.2018
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Collected pertinent data and calculations to aid physician in interpreting results.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging, and compassionate environment.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
Education
No Degree - Health Information Management
Bryan University
Tempe, AZ05.2025
No Degree - Medical Assisting
Texas School of Business
Houston, TX05.2021
Skills
- Venipuncture Expertise
- Training and mentoring
- Lab Equipment Operation
- Patient confidentiality
- Specimen handling/Preparation
- Policy Adherence
- Data Entry
- HIPAA Compliance
- Medical office administration
- Quality control guidelines
Timeline
Senior Phlebotomist/Designated Trainer
BPL Plasma Center
03.2019 - 07.2022
Laboratory Phlebotomist
Octapharma Plasma Center
12.2018 - 03.2019
Medical Assistant
Bay Area Regional Medical Center
10.2017 - 05.2018
Supervisor
Professional Janitorial Services of Houston
04.2016 - 12.2018
No Degree - Health Information Management
Bryan University
No Degree - Medical Assisting
Texas School of Business
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