Phlebotomist resume example with 10+ years of experience
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Professional Summary
Care-focused Phlebotomist bringing [Number]-year background in laboratory settings. Accomplished at easing patient anxieties and hitting veins on first attempts. Experienced in skin puncture draws utilizing varied needle gauges and collection techniques tailored to patient need. Diligent Phlebotomist with strong background in blood and plasma from healthy adult donors. Skilled in educating donors and public on therapeutic products derived from plasma, screening process and laboratory policies.
Skills
Intramuscular Injections
Blood Alcohol Testing
External Pacemakers
Emergency Situations
Collecting Medical Specimens
Transporting Patients
Work History
Phlebotomist, 07/2022 to Current St Luke's University Health Network – Stroudsburg, PA,
Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness.
Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
Organized daily work based on collection priority.
Promoted mission, vision and values of organization and trained new clinical staff in phlebotomy procedures.
Followed established guidelines for reporting significant medical errors or unanticipated outcome in patient care.
Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles.
Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe or butterfly venipuncture methods.
Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
Assembled tourniquets, needles and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
Certified Nurse Assistant, 12/2021 to 08/2022 St Luke's University Health Network – Lehighton, PA,
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
Patient Care Technician, 06/2012 to 01/2022 Dekalb Health – Kendallville, IN,
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support.
Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
Supported patient admissions, discharges and transfers to promote team productivity.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity and bathing bedbound individuals.
Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Education
No Degree: Phlebotomy, Expected in PHLEBOTOMY TRAINING SPECIALIST - Palos Heights, IL, GPA:
Associate of Arts: General Studies, Expected in 05/2020 City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College - Chicago, IL GPA:
Affiliations
ORDER OF THE EASTERN STARS EUREKA GRAND CHAPTER PRINCE HALL AFFILIATION
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