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Professional Summary
Focused Phlebotomist offering 21 years of experience and expertise in performing venipuncture on geriatric patients. Accomplished in quickly building rapport with patients with excellent bedside manner and proficiency in easing patients' anxiety. Committed to maintaining highest standards of safety and quality control. Experience over 8000 sticks. Veteran Phlebotomist with proven track record of excellence working in clinic and mobile settings. Expert in all aspects of venipuncture with success in working with difficult or needle-adverse individuals.
Skills
Time management
Blood specimen storage
Specimen labeling procedures
Sample and specimen collection
Recording data
Infection Control
Venipuncture
Medical Records Management
Project organization
Communications
Customer service
First Aid/CPR
Process improvement
Medical records review
Patient confidentiality
Diagnostic Testing
Quality control guidelines
Health education
Work History
11/2017 to CurrentCertified Phlebotomy TechnicianPresbyterian Homes & Services | White Bear Lake, MN,
Followed physician orders when administering therapeutic phlebotomy
Performed bedside tests like bleeding time tests and entered results into patient charts
Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles
Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies
Determined donor eligibility by conducting screenings, interviewing prospective donors, and obtaining medical histories
Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures
Organized daily work based on collection priority
Accurately labeled vacutainer tubes with patient name, date and time of collection
Logged patient information and recorded results into system using Avatar and open EMR
Resolved unusual test orders by contacting physicians, nursing stations or reference laboratories
Handled insurance verification tasks using medcaid and Medicare to validate patient insurance information
Obtained blood specimens by performing venipunctures and finger stick
02/2009 to 08/2017PhlebotomistDeborah Heart And Lung Center | Manahawkin, NJ,
Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures
Accurately labeled vacutainer tubes with patient name, date and time of collection
Performed bedside tests like bleeding time tests and entered results into patient charts
Organized daily work based on collection priority
Followed physician orders when administering therapeutic phlebotomy
Dna test
Drug test
Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies
Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles
Logged patient information and recorded results into system using WINDOWS 10
Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe or butterfly venipuncture methods
Maintained exam rooms by ordering supplies, transporting specimens, washing and packing instruments and changing solutions
Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time
Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately
05/1996 to 07/2009Patient Care TechnicianAmita Health | Hendersonville, TN,
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms
Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport
Interacted effectively with patients, families, staff and other hospital department staff to deliver high level of customer service and teamwork
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment
Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity and bathing bedbound individuals
Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking
Supported patient admissions, discharges and transfers to promote team efficiency
Transported elderly patients to and from facilities and performed essential ambulatory care
Reported any unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to CHARGE NURSE
Organized and maintained general supply storage areas
Organized medical charts for patients by assembling new admission pages and adding appropriate pages to charts
Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements
Assisted in providing patients with nutritional needs by transporting food trays and aiding with feeding
Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance
Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support
Provided care for patients based on physical, psychological, educational and safety criteria
Documented observations and baseline measurements in medical records
Education
Expected in 05/1988High School Diploma | AH Parker High School , Birmingham, AL, GPA:
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