Yasmeen Wadood
Natchitoches,La
Summary
Dedicated phlebotomist with over 5 years of experience in blood collection and venipuncture procedures. Proven track record of accuracy and efficiency, ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout the process. Committed to delivering quality care and exceptional patient service, consistently fostering positive experiences for individuals in diverse healthcare settings. Skilled in maintaining compliance with safety protocols and enhancing operational workflows to support overall healthcare objectives.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mobile Phlebotomist
TLM Diagnostic LLC
08.2024 - Current
- Collected blood samples from patients in diverse settings, ensuring comfort and confidentiality.
- Implemented best practices for infection control and specimen handling, enhancing safety protocols.
- Managed scheduling efficiently to optimize daily workflow and minimize patient wait times.
- Enhanced patient trust with compassionate care, professional demeanor, and confidentiality in handling sensitive information.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Fostered positive relationships with clients, generating repeat business through excellent customer service.
- Demonstrated adaptability by providing phlebotomy services in various settings such as homes, clinics, and assisted living facilities.
Phlebotomist
Natchitoches Regional Medical Center
10.2021 - 12.2023
- Prioritized patient comfort and safety while providing exceptional customer service in fast-paced environment
- Successfully collected blood specimens from diverse patient populations for diagnostic testing
- Demonstrated proficiency in venipuncture techniques to ensure accurate and efficient blood draws
- Verifies patient identification and explains sampling procedures to patients
- Resolves unusual test orders by contacting the physician, pathologist, nursing station, or reference laboratory, referring unresolved orders back to the originator for further clarification, and notifying supervisor of unresolved orders.
- Trained new staff on phlebotomy techniques and best practices for patient interaction.
- Contributed to positive patient experiences through empathetic communication skills during blood draws and sample collections.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear, or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
- Performed venipunctures, finger sticks and heel sticks for both adult and pediatric patients.
Innkeeper
Judge Porter Hse LLC
08.2020 - 12.2021
- Managed booking system, communications, and check-ins for B&B, ensuring seamless guest experiences.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness, comfort, and hospitality in rooms and common areas.
- Provided personalized recommendations and assistance to guests, creating a welcoming and memorable stay.
- Cultivated relationships with guests, fostering loyalty and repeat business through personalized service.
- Streamlined operational workflows, reducing turnaround times for check-in and check-out processes.
- Conducted regular inspections of rooms and common areas, maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the property.
Phlebotomist
Natchitoches Regional Medical Center
05.2018 - 04.2020
- Demonstrated ability to accurately label, document, and store blood samples.
- Proficient in performing venipuncture for blood sample collection.
- Maintains quality results by following department procedures and testing schedule, recording results in the quality control log, and identifying and reporting changes.
- Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations.
- Collected blood samples using various techniques while adhering to safety and infection control protocols.
- Processed laboratory specimens accurately, ensuring timely delivery for diagnostic testing.
- Trained new staff on phlebotomy procedures and best practices for patient interaction.
- Developed and maintained efficient workflow processes to enhance patient throughput during peak hours.
- 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.
- Ensured uninterrupted service by properly maintaining phlebotomy equipment, including centrifuges, needles, and tourniquets.
- Reduced patient wait times by implementing effective appointment scheduling system.
- Monitored patients for adverse reactions post-venipuncture, ready to provide immediate care if needed.
- Verified patients' identification for proper sample collection.
- Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses, or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.
Phlebotomist
Natchitoches Medical Specialist LLC
05.2016 - 01.2018
- Demonstrated ability to accurately label, document, and store blood samples.
- Updated patient records
- Maintains an organized and clean work space
- Maintains specimen integrity by using aseptic technique, following department procedures , and observing isolation procedures.
- Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
- Excelled in high-pressure situations, maintaining composure and professionalism during peak hours and emergency scenarios.
- Reduced contamination risks by strictly adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining a clean work environment.
- Ensured uninterrupted service by properly maintaining phlebotomy equipment, including centrifuges, needles, and tourniquets.
- Actively engaged with patients to educate them on proper post-draw care, reducing potential complications and ensuring their comfort throughout the process.
Education
Medical Billing & Coding certificate -
Purdue University Global
Online05.2022
Phlebotomy Certification - undefined
Stick It Phlebotomy
Hodge, La12.2018
Medical Assistant Certificate -
Blue Cliff College
Alexandria, La05.2016
Skills
- Patient care
- Venipuncture
- Specimen collection
- CPR certification
- HIPAA compliance
- Teamwork
- Attention to detail
- Organizational skills
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Pediatric phlebotomy
- Geriatric phlebotomy
- Proper tourniquet application
- Needle disposal safety
- Blood collection techniques
Certification
- Phlebotomy Certification 6/2022
- BLS Certification 4/2024
Timeline
Mobile Phlebotomist
TLM Diagnostic LLC
08.2024 - Current
Phlebotomist
Natchitoches Regional Medical Center
10.2021 - 12.2023
Innkeeper
Judge Porter Hse LLC
08.2020 - 12.2021
Phlebotomist
Natchitoches Regional Medical Center
05.2018 - 04.2020
Phlebotomist
Natchitoches Medical Specialist LLC
05.2016 - 01.2018
Phlebotomy Certification - undefined
Stick It Phlebotomy
Medical Billing & Coding certificate -
Purdue University Global
Medical Assistant Certificate -
Blue Cliff College