Licensed Phlebotomist with 9 years of experience in patient-focused services with comprehensive experience in high-volume output labs, handling live-patient samples, maintaining and troubleshooting laboratory equipment and lab maintenance. Meticulous, detailed and accurate with strong follow-through and administrative skills. Professional and composed decision-maker resourceful in perceiving and resolving problems in fast-paced, unpredictable and stressful environments. Strong communicator when interfacing seamlessly with patients, doctors and medical staff.
Skills
Drawing blood
HIPAA
Stress management
Sanitation and sterilization
Medical records maintenance
Proper storage procedures
Biohazard waste disposal
Sharps disposal
Donor screening
Tracking specimens
Manual and finger dexterity
Data entry
Problem resolution
Experience
11/2017 to Current
Phlebotomist CPTIMaster Builders Of Iowa – Fort Dodge, IA,
Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
Prepared patients for examination by properly draping patients, obtaining vital signs, verifying referrals and taking detailed health history.
Built trust and minimized patient discomfort during phlebotomy procedures.
Coordinated workflow based on stat, schedule, or outpatient needs.
Prepared blood-collecting equipment to draw blood and safely store and transport samples.
Counseled patients to ease fears, explain procedures and enhance cooperation during blood draws.
Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date, and patient name.
Verified quality of specimens by centrifuging specimens for logistics courier to pickup.
Used multiple electronic medical software. Perform departmental-related clerical duties when assigned such as data entry inventory, stock supplies, and answer phones when needed
Verified collection orders and communicated discrepancies to nurses.
Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier, and station.
Participate on special projects and teams.
01/2008 to Current
Construction WorkerYmca Twin Cities – Prior Lake, MN,
Collected and removed debris from work sites to maintain team productivity and minimize safety hazards.
Coordinated communication between equipment operators via two-way radios and hand signals.
Sustained safety protocols to maintain secure, proper handling of equipment and materials.
Assembled structural components, replacing parts to meet regulatory code standards.
Completed carpentry work, including installing crown molding and wood flooring to meet customer preferences.
Provided industry insight to coworkers to assist work completion.
Lent electrical, plumbing and HVAC knowledge to support maintain project timeline adherence.
Assisted distribution of tools, materials and equipment to skilled workers.
Addressed and resolved on-site problems to keep teams on-task and avoid development of larger concerns.
Renovated and produced physical structures to meet timeline and budgetary constraints.
Maintained clean, safe working environment by removing waste from job site prior to shift completion.
Logged inventory of materials used to maintain workplace access to supplies.
Met company and OSHA safety guidelines for work site operations to minimize worker risk.
Maintained baseline safety knowledge to identify areas requiring improvement to meet code.
01/2014 to 11/2019
VolunteerAdventist Health System – Montgomery, AL,
Organized volunteer schedules and assignments to maximize efficiency and program effectiveness.
Collaborated with others to discuss new opportunities.
Maintained up-to-date and accurate program files and records.
Improved operations by assisting with various entry-level tasks, saving valuable time for busy staff.
Kept facilities organized, clean and well-maintained to best meet program needs.
Completed assigned duties based on daily business needs and consistently produced high volume of quality work.
Prepared folders for new cases to be entered and organized closed files.
Produced and updated organizational records and reports, including organizing budgets and documentation.
Welcomed customers and answering questions to provide excellent customer service.
Sat with patients in need of companionship and emotional support.
01/2004 to 01/2006
Phlebotomy TechnicianJohn F Kennedy Hospital – City, STATE,
Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier, and station.
Verified quality of specimens by centrifuging specimens for logistics courier to pickup.
Treated blood-related chronic disorders by performing therapeutic phlebotomy.
Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date, and patient name.
Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
Verified collection orders and communicated discrepancies to nurses.
Obtained blood samples for medical testing and transfusion through venipuncture or capillary puncture.
Prepared blood-collecting equipment to draw blood and safely store and transport samples.
Prepared patients for examination by properly draping patients, obtaining vital signs, verifying referrals and taking detailed health history.
Coordinated workflow based on stat, schedule, or outpatient needs.
Counseled patients to ease fears, explain procedures and enhance cooperation during blood draws.
Education and Training
Expected in 05/2003
Phlebotomy CPT I : Laboratory California Nurses Educational Institute - Palm Springs, CA GPA:
Expected in 06/1998
High School Diploma: Palm Springs High School - Palm Springs, CA GPA:
Expected in 01/2004
General: General Classes College of The Desert - Palm Desert , GPA:
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