I am a level-headed health professional who remains calm and effective in extremely difficult and stressful situations. Strong belief in importance of companionship and support in patient care. I feel very strong about giving my patients the best care I can give. I take my job very seriously and I am willing to learn new procedures or new job requirements. I can adjust very easily to any situation and I put my all into my work. I am a focused Phlebotomist offering 5 years of experience and expertise in performing venipuncture on newborn to 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.
Skills
Specimen handling
Documentation and reporting
Quality control monitoring
Susceptibility testing
Sterile technique
Quality control
Specimen collection
Serology procedures
Infection Control
Lab equipment maintenance
MEDITECH software
CPR/ First Aid Certified
Patient- Focused care
Committed Team Player
Bilingual
Hardworking
Reliable
Willing to learn new things
Open minded
Fast learner
Venipuncture/ Blood draw expert
Education
Barbara Bush Parent CenterCollege Station, TX, Expected in 12/2014 – –GED: - GPA:
Blinn CollegeBryan, TX, Expected in – –No Degree:Phlebotomy - GPA:
Work History
Baylor Scott & White Health - Lab Technician / Vaccine Coordinator Irving, TX, 03/2018 - Current
Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.
Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
Assembled tourniquets, needles and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
Resolved unusual test orders by contacting physicians, nursing stations or reference laboratories.
Obtained blood specimens by performing venipunctures and finger sticks all day.
Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe or butterfly venipuncture methods.
Accurately labeled vacutainer tubes with patient name, date and time of collection.
Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
Maintained accurate, current and compliant financial records by monitoring and addressing variances.
Managed filing systems for electronic and hard copy documents to keep organized records.
Kep count on vaccines that were in clinic
Monthly count and submit reports within deadlines
Report any variances
In touch with state with Vaccines for children
Finding discrepancies with in clinic
Oversaw items in inventory and reordered before supplies diminished.
Trudeau Memorial Center - Phlebotomist 1 Coventry, RI, 01/2017 - 03/2018
Assembled tourniquets, needles and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
Accurately labeled vacutainer tubes with patient name, date and time of collection.
Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.
Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
Handled insurance verification tasks using ecw and Meditech to validate patient insurance information.
Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
Logged patient information and recorded results into system using Meditech and ecw.
Obtained blood specimens by performing venipunctures and finger sticks all throughout the day.
Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe or butterfly venipuncture methods.
Resolved unusual test orders by contacting physicians, nursing stations or reference laboratories.
Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
Followed physician orders when administering therapeutic phlebotomy.
Organized daily work based on collection priority.
Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
Performed bedside tests like bleeding time tests and entered results into patient charts.
Handled insurance verification tasks using Meditech to validate patient insurance information.
Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
Supported instructor with test administration, curriculum development and assignment grading.
Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
Documented student progress and communicated with parents to keep informed.
Organized classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper and crayons.
Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
Worked with lead teacher to monitor class schedule and take attendance.
Mother Hubbard's Cupboard - Receptionist City, STATE, 12/2014 - 08/2015
Directed incoming calls to internal personnel and departments, routing to best-qualified department.
Liaised with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to properly process orders in alignment with needs and specifications of management.
Drafted professional memos, letters and marketing copy to support business objectives and growth.
Prepared packages for shipment, pickup and courier services for prompt delivery to customers.
Supported various administrative duties by proofreading, transcribing and invoicing.
Managed office inventory by restocking supplies and placing purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
Welcomed all customers with friendly greeting, answered general questions, gathered nature of visit and directed to specific offices.
Collected, sorted, distributed and sent mail and packages.
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