Wanda Gladney
Summary
Highly-skilled phlebotomist with 8 years of experience in healthcare settings. Provides compassionate and professional care. Proficient in collecting blood specimens and processing for further analysis. Dependable [Mobile Lead 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.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mobile Lead Phlebotomist
American Red Cross
01.2023 - Current
- Followed established safety protocols and standards to minimize risk of infection and injury.
- Promoted mission, vision, and values of organization and trained new clinical staff in phlebotomy procedures.
- Maintained accurate records of all samples collected, ensuring precise tracking throughout the testing process.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Increased efficiency by maintaining organized workstations and well-stocked inventory levels.
- Conducted quality control checks on equipment, ensuring proper functioning and consistent results.
- Verified patients' identification for proper sample collection.
- Assessed patients'' conditions prior to phlebotomy procedures, identifying potential complications or contraindications before proceeding safely with the procedure.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
E R Nurse Tech IV/ NHA Phlebotomy Tech
Emory University Midtown
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Monitoring blood pressure, pulse and temperature
- Collecting blood, stool, urine, and other samples
- Fitting patients for crutches and casts
- Handing doctors and nurses medical supplies during procedure
- Transporting patients
- Dressing wounds
- Communicating with patients and their families
- Taking patients medical history and information
- Assisting patients during hospital discharge.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lenbrook Square foundation Retirement
04.2019 - 12.2020
- Monitoring patients on Alzheimer's Dementia unit
- Assisting in daily way of living, grooming, vitals, simple reminding activities, daily assessments, charting, recording documenting and reporting changes dealing with behaviors.
Nursing Assistant
Select Specialty Hospital
09.2018 - 04.2019
- Caring for patients in Specialty critical hospital dealing with tracheotomy, ventilators, telemetry systems, leads working directly with RT, RN, and PT.
GA, HHA/Certified Nurse Assistant
Tender Touch of Atlanta Hospice Care
05.2015 - 02.2019
- Hospice Care
- Took care of approximately 8 hospice, elderly, cancer, and disabled patients daily
- Provided patients/residents with care and companionship
- Monitored vital signs
- Aided patients, clients, and residents with personal hygiene
- Assisted clients, residents, and patients with activities of daily living
- Assisted with wound care
- Recorded client, patient, and resident care daily
- Changed bed linens
- Cleaned and sanitized rooms
- Performed post-mortem care, if needed.
Certified Nurse Assistant
A.G Rhodes Health & Rehab
01.2015 - 02.2018
- Certified Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aide
- Provided Patient care in home setting
- Prepared meals, administered medication, assisted in daily way of living, Companionship, setting appointments, transporting to and from doctors, shopping, and running errands.
Certified Nurse Assistant
Oakpoint Senior Care & Rehab
09.2011 - 05.2014
- Certified Nurse Assistant.
- Promoted physical therapy goals through guided exercise routines with patients experiencing mobility challenges or recovering from surgery.
- Assisted patients during meal times, ensuring they received proper nutrition according to specific dietary requirements.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to remain current on best practices in the field of Certified Nurse Assistance.
Certified Nurse Assistant
Compassionate Home Health
02.2008 - 05.2014
- Certified Nurse Assistant.
Certified Nurse Assistant
Odyssey Health Care
05.2007 - 10.2013
- Nurse Assistant.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Assisted nursing staff in wound care procedures, effectively preventing infections and promoting healing.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Strengthened continuity of care by meticulously updating electronic health records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Served as a mentor to new staff members, providing guidance and support during their onboarding process.
- Improved patient comfort by repositioning and transferring them on a regular basis.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
Education
Aress Academy
Southfield, MIPark Nursing Center
Taylor, MIA Breath of Fresh Air
Stone Mountain, GA12.2022
GED -
Flint Genesee Job Corps
Flint, MI05.2000
Skills
- Patient confidentiality
- Arterial Blood Draws
- Stress Management
- Finger Stick Method
- Patient Care
- Specimen handling
- Quality Control
- Hemoglobin Testing
- Recording data
- Venipuncture
- HIPAA
- Blood collection techniques
- Quality control guidelines
- Infection Control
- Sample Collection
- Patient preparation
- Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED (First Aid CPR AED)
- Mentoring and Coaching
- Patient support
Accomplishments
- Maintained compliance with OSHA, HIPAA, and CLIA standards..
- Won "Leadership Development " award in [2023]
- Improved blood collection process by preparing supplies to match patient load.
- Supervised team of [3-15] staff members.
- Collaborated with team of [20] in the development of [IMPACT].
Certification
- Georgia Drivers License, 08/2026
- Georgia Nurse Aide Registry, 05/21/2024
- NHA Phlebotomy Technician, 12/2023
- Adult/Pediatric First aid/CPR/AED
- DPT - Donor Phlebotomy Technician
- PT - Phlebotomy Technician
Additional Information
Highly skilled professional with more than 20 years of experience in the service healthcare field. A professionally trained, with the proven ability to learn new concepts, work well under pressure, and communicate clearly with patient, staff, and supervision. My training and experience enables me to act as a liaison between the provider, patient, and family with the assurance of privacy and dignity by adhering to the HIPAA Compliance Act.RELEVANT SKILLS & ABILITIES:Medical EtiquetteSocial AcuityService OrientedPatient OrientedAseptic TechniqueHealth Maintenance
Assessments
Nursing Skills: Clinical Judgment, Proficient
Patient Care
Provide direct care toward the comfort and safety of the patient, enhancing and maintaining his/her lifestyle, gaining their trust, leading to complete satisfaction in the services provided. Prioritize care according to acuity of patient's condition and daily scheduling of assignment. Complete healthcare related duties such as monitoring patient's condition, vitals, and medication distribution under the direction of a RN, while maintaining accurate and complete documentation. Perform physical activities that require considerable stamina such as lifting, bending, stooping, walking, and handling of materials.
Phlebotomy Ekg
The competency to perform procedures, obtaining appropriate patient information, and ensuring that each specimen collected has valid data for processing and billing. Guarantee an infection free environment through the practice of Universal Precautions. Skilled in preparing, conducting, and interpreting EKG test results obtaining accurate readings for diagnostic purposes.
Tools Technology
Experienced in the use of blood pressure cuffs, Urinalysis test strips, Therapeutic heating or cooling pads or compresses or packs, Glucose monitors or meters, etc. Skilled in the proper use of a sliding board, Hoyer Lift, & other mechanical lifts. Capable of using office machinery such as fax machines, computers, & copiers.
Personal Information
- Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
- Authorized To Work: Yes
- Title: Patient care Technician/Certified Phlebotomist Technician
- Certified Nursing Assistant
Timeline
Mobile Lead Phlebotomist
American Red Cross
01.2023 - Current
E R Nurse Tech IV/ NHA Phlebotomy Tech
Emory University Midtown
01.2021 - 01.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lenbrook Square foundation Retirement
04.2019 - 12.2020
Nursing Assistant
Select Specialty Hospital
09.2018 - 04.2019
GA, HHA/Certified Nurse Assistant
Tender Touch of Atlanta Hospice Care
05.2015 - 02.2019
Certified Nurse Assistant
A.G Rhodes Health & Rehab
01.2015 - 02.2018
Certified Nurse Assistant
Oakpoint Senior Care & Rehab
09.2011 - 05.2014
Certified Nurse Assistant
Compassionate Home Health
02.2008 - 05.2014
Certified Nurse Assistant
Odyssey Health Care
05.2007 - 10.2013
Aress Academy
Park Nursing Center
A Breath of Fresh Air
GED -
Flint Genesee Job Corps
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