Yashica Dennis
Lilburn,GA
Summary
Driven and adaptable Phlebotomist/Patient Care Technician with proven expertise in geriatric phlebotomy and venipuncture, honed at Emory Hospital and Octapharma Plasma. Excels in specimen labeling and patient care, demonstrating exceptional communication skills and a strong sense of personal responsibility. Achieved significant improvements in patient comfort and specimen processing efficiency.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomist/Patient Care Technician
Emory Hospital
09.2017 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Demonstrated adaptability by effectively performing blood draws on diverse patient populations, including pediatric, geriatric, and challenging cases.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
Phelbotomist
Octapharma Plasma
03.2015 - 11.2017
- Demonstrated adaptability by effectively performing blood draws on diverse patient populations, including pediatric, geriatric, and challenging cases.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
Certified Nursing Assistant/Medical Receptionist
Pruitt Healthcare
03.2013 - 06.2016
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Elizabeth Andrews High School
Stone Mountain, GA05.2004
Skills
- Recording data
- Specimen labeling procedures
- Geriatric phlebotomy
- Venipuncture
Timeline
Phlebotomist/Patient Care Technician
Emory Hospital
09.2017 - Current
Phelbotomist
Octapharma Plasma
03.2015 - 11.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant/Medical Receptionist
Pruitt Healthcare
03.2013 - 06.2016
High School Diploma -
Elizabeth Andrews High School
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