Vicky Lohmeyer
Oregon,OH
Summary
Detail-oriented and adaptable phlebotomist with extensive experience in diverse patient populations. Known for exceptional customer service and maintaining high standards of safety and hygiene while delivering efficient blood draw services.
Healthcare professional prepared for role in phlebotomy with strong foundation in patient care and specimen collection. Proven track record of handling blood draws and maintaining high standards of hygiene. Known for excellent teamwork and ability to adapt to changing clinical needs, ensuring consistent results and patient satisfaction.
Professional healthcare worker with robust experience in drawing blood and handling specimens. Known for strong team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs, ensuring efficient and reliable service. Skilled in venipuncture, patient care, and maintaining sterile environments, with focus on achieving results and high standards. Dependable and prepared to contribute to patient care and diagnostic accuracy.
Dependable phlebotomist effective in managing operations. Successful in encouraging team members to work efficiently and meet production targets. Well-organized, self-motivated and knowledgeable about successful strategies for managing fast-paced work.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Registered Nursing position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Recent graduate with foundational knowledge in Registered Nursing and hands-on experience gained through academic projects and internships. Demonstrates strong teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Prepared to start career and make meaningful contributions with commitment and drive.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomist
Promedica Toledo Hospital
Toledo, OH
01.2021 - Current
- Maintained accurate patient records and specimen labeling to uphold quality control standards.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to streamline blood draw processes, improving overall patient flow.
- Trained new staff on phlebotomy protocols and safety procedures to enhance team performance.
- Implemented best practices for infection control, resulting in a significant reduction in contamination rates.
- Conducted routine equipment maintenance checks, ensuring all tools met operational standards for safety and efficacy.
- Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Excelled in high-pressure situations, maintaining composure and professionalism during peak hours and emergency scenarios.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
- Adhered to HIPAA standards and maintained patient confidentiality in all interactions.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Demonstrated adaptability by effectively performing blood draws on diverse patient populations, including pediatric, geriatric, and challenging cases.
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
- Increased patient satisfaction rates through consistent delivery of professional phlebotomy services tailored to individual needs.
- Participated in cross-training initiatives, bolstering the overall skill set of the team and promoting a collaborative work environment.
- Monitored patients for adverse reactions post-venipuncture, ready to provide immediate care if needed.
- Adapted to diverse patient needs by employing variety of blood collection techniques.
- Participated in continuous education programs to stay updated on latest phlebotomy techniques and safety standards.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and sterilization of phlebotomy equipment, ensuring patient safety.
- Enhanced patient experience by performing blood draws quickly and efficiently.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Identified veins suitable for venipuncture with precision, minimizing discomfort for patients.
- Trained new phlebotomists in proper blood collection techniques and safety protocols, elevating overall quality of care.
Phlebotomist
Promedica Monroe Regional Hospital
Monroe, MI
09.2020 - 01.2021
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Identified veins suitable for venipuncture with precision, minimizing discomfort for patients.
- Ensured proper identification and documentation of samples, significantly reducing instances of mislabeling.
- Participated in continuous education programs to stay updated on latest phlebotomy techniques and safety standards.
- Enhanced patient experience by performing blood draws quickly and efficiently.
- Verified proper storage and transportation of specimens to laboratories.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Performed laboratory tests to assist physicians in diagnosis.
- Excelled in high-pressure situations, maintaining composure and professionalism during peak hours and emergency scenarios.
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
- Demonstrated adaptability by effectively performing blood draws on diverse patient populations, including pediatric, geriatric, and challenging cases.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
Phlebotomist
ProMedica Bay Park Hospital
Oregon, OH
06.2016 - 09.2020
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Demonstrated adaptability by effectively performing blood draws on diverse patient populations, including pediatric, geriatric, and challenging cases.
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
- Improved patient comfort by efficiently drawing blood samples using various techniques such as venipuncture and capillary puncture.
- Increased patient satisfaction rates through consistent delivery of professional phlebotomy services tailored to individual needs.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to ensure accurate test orders and appropriate sample collection methods were used.
- Actively engaged with patients to educate them on proper post-draw care, reducing potential complications and ensuring their comfort throughout the process.
- Contributed to a reduction in wait times by quickly assessing patient needs, prioritizing cases based on urgency, and efficiently completing blood draw procedures.
- Participated in continuing education programs to stay up to date on new technologies and procedures.
- Monitored patients for adverse reactions post-venipuncture, ready to provide immediate care if needed.
- Adapted to diverse patient needs by employing variety of blood collection techniques.
- Trained new phlebotomists in proper blood collection techniques and safety protocols, elevating overall quality of care.
- Improved patient comfort and trust with compassionate communication and professional bedside manner.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
- Adhered to HIPAA standards and maintained patient confidentiality in all interactions.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing Program
Owens Community College
Perrysburg, OH05-2026
Skills
- Venipuncture
- Order of draw
- Patient care
- Specimen handling
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient confidentiality
- Patient support
- Blood culture collection
- Capillary puncture
- Data entry
- Infection control
- Paperwork processing
- Pediatric phlebotomy
- Patient preparation
- Geriatric phlebotomy
- Hemoglobin testing
- Diagnostic testing
- Medical terminology
- Technical troubleshooting
- Emergency response training
- Therapeutic phlebotomy
- Laboratory procedures understanding
- Multi-sample collection
- Venipuncture and capillary puncture
- Time management
- Teamwork and collaboration
Timeline
Phlebotomist
Promedica Toledo Hospital
01.2021 - Current
Phlebotomist
Promedica Monroe Regional Hospital
09.2020 - 01.2021
Phlebotomist
ProMedica Bay Park Hospital
06.2016 - 09.2020
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing Program
Owens Community College