Victoria Thompson
Lebanon,KY
Summary
Competent Phlebotomy Technician with experience working in a high-volume, fast-paced hospital setting. Knowledgeable in routine blood drawing procedures and using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles. Committed to maintaining highest quality standards when collecting, labeling and processing samples and specimens.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lab Assistant/ Phlebotomist
Village Medical
Lebanon, KY
04.2023 - Current
- Maintained lab by calibrating equipment and cleaning surfaces and items used.
- Carefully reviewed test results for accuracy.
- Safely prepared reagents, compounds and lab test solutions.
- Properly calibrated and adjusted malfunctioning equipment to achieve precise test results.
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
- Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
- Trained new laboratory personnel to apply proper laboratory techniques and best practices.
- Oversaw items in inventory and reordered before supplies diminished.
- Operated and performed preventative maintenance on laboratory equipment and instruments.
Phlebotomist/Front Desk Receptionist
A1 Health Care Clinic
Lebanon, KY
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Confirmed appointments, communicated with patients and updated patient records.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Managed care of 25 or more patients per day.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and collected/documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens (such as urine and blood).
- Administered allergy, steroid and flu shots to patients daily and weekly.
- Responded to correspondence from insurance companies to verify patient's coverage.
Phlebotomist
Spring View Hospital
Lebanon, KY
11.2021 - 05.2022
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
- Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
- Obtained blood specimens from 20 or more patients per shift.
Dietary Cook
Spring View Hospital
Lebanon, KY
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Sanitized and organized kitchen preparation areas and equipment according to food and health safety standards.
- Maintained awareness of individual dietary needs of residents and verified proper delivery of meals to correct residents.
- Followed standard recipes, menus and apportions according to established standards.
- Responded to notes and complaints concerning menu items and meals, working to develop resolutions and satisfy residents' tastes and preferences.
- Prepared, apportioned and served menu and specialized food items developed to meet facility residents' (15+) unique dietary needs for each meal.
- Prepared food for special parties and groups.
- Cooked meals according to administrative policies, health code regulations and food service standards.
Education
Phlebotomy Certification -
Kentucky School of Phlebotomy
Louisville, KY11.2021
High School Diploma -
Marion County High School
Lebanon, KY06.2018
Skills
- MEDITECH Laboratory and Microbiology
- LabDaq Laboratory Information System
- AthenaOne Information System
- Vacuum Tube and Syringe Use
- Blood and Urine Collection
- Blood Culturing
- Sample Processing
- Conflict Resolution
- High-Volume Environment
- Practice Fusion Software
- Data Entry
- Organization and Time Management
Certification
- PT - Phlebotomy Technician
Timeline
Lab Assistant/ Phlebotomist
Village Medical
04.2023 - Current
Phlebotomist/Front Desk Receptionist
A1 Health Care Clinic
10.2022 - 04.2023
Phlebotomist
Spring View Hospital
11.2021 - 05.2022
Dietary Cook
Spring View Hospital
08.2021 - 05.2022
Phlebotomy Certification -
Kentucky School of Phlebotomy
High School Diploma -
Marion County High School