Focused Phlebotomist offering 1 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. I have been in the healthcare field for over 10 years as a State Tested Nurse Aide ,so I am well versed in all aspects of the healthfield.
Skills
EKG
Patient Care
Phlebotomy
Injections
Infection Control Training
Cpr/First Aide
Laboratory Experience
Vital Signs
Epic charting skills/Computer skills
Some Spanish
Proper use and discarding of needles and hazardous products
Blood Smear training
Knowledge on proper use of a centrifuge machine
Finger stick training
IV training
Vein Puncture with Butterfly
Infant Heel Stick
Blood Culture
Drawing blood, Infection Control, Safety
Patient confidentiality
Specimen labeling procedures
Measuring vital statistics
Time management
Team management
Data Entry
Customer service
Team building
Communications
Blood specimen storage
Work History
06/2019 to Current
Lead PhlebotomistQuest Diagnostics Incorporated – Phoenix, AZ,
Collect blood samples from patients.
Practice proper patient identification, especially when working on hospital floors.
Label vials with patient names and dates.
Decipher the best method for drawing blood depending on the specific patient.
Transport all specimen samples to a nearby laboratory.
Centrifuge blood samples,.
Expect to work with a large number of patients varying in age and health status.
Be friendly, courteous and sympathetic when it comes to working with patients.
Keep your phlebotomy cart or station well-organized at all times.
Practice infection control standards at all times when working with patients and equipment state tested.
Resolved unusual test orders by contacting physicians, nursing stations or reference laboratories.
Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
Assembled tourniquets, needles and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
08/2017 to 11/2018
Private Duty AideBrookdale Senior Living – Hyannis, MA,
Took and recorded patient temperature, pulse and blood pressure.
Assisted patient with daily functions.
Monitored fluid intake and output levels.
Ensured safety and well-being of patient.
Transported patient to and from different departments.
Assisted patient with bathing, dressing, hygiene and grooming.
Completed all daily living tasks to enhance the quality of life of elderly patient.
Partnered with team of registered nurses to achieve overall well-being of all patients.
State tested.
Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
Administered medication as directed by physician.
Monitored progress and documented any patient health status changes, keeping healthcare team updated.
08/2016 to 10/2017
Patient Care AssistantCorizon Health, Inc. – Battle Creek, MI,
Transported patients to and from different departments.
Assisted patients with bathing, dressing, hygiene and grooming.
Completed all daily living tasks to enhance the quality of life of elderly patients.
Partnered with team of registered nurses to achieve overall well-being of all patients.
Engaged patients with games, crafts, cooking, music, reading and other activities.
Helped residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, lifting and transferring.
Accurately recorded and reported test results according to established procedures.
Monitored fluid intake and output levels.
Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure.
Followed infection control procedures.
Completed documentation of care, hospital actions and patient activities.
Monitored ongoing care and proactively corrected problems.
Supported patient mobility needs with correct assistive devices and proper body mechanics to prevent injuries.
Responded to patient lights to handle needs and enhance overall comfort.
Recorded vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff.
Maintained confidentiality of patient data and condition at all times to safeguard health information.
11/2016 to 02/2017
Monitior Tech./Certified Health Unit CoordinatorCincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center – City, STATE,
Coordinated front office duties, including customer service.
Organized paperwork such as charts and reports for office and patient.
Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock and ordering new supplies as needed.
Carried out front office duties utilizing data entry skills in framework of medical database.
Collaborated with assistants and doctors to prepare and set up rooms with adequate supplies and equipment.
Supported healthcare team by maintaining responsibility for electrocardiogram monitoring, defibrillation
Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
Closely monitored patient condition and alerted cardiac nurse if patient became stressed or conditioned worsened.
Education
Expected in 06/2010
High School Diploma: William Mason High School - Mason, OH GPA:
Expected in 06/2010
Health Technology: Health Technology Scarlet Oaks Career Development - Cincinnati, OH GPA:
Obtained my State Tested Nurse Aides License
Expected in
: Nursing Fortis College - Sharonville, OH, GPA:
Expected in 04/2019
Phlebotomy: Phlebotomy Center For Medical Services - Cincinnati, OH, GPA:
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