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PHLEBOTOMY TECHNICIAN
Professional Summary
  • Dedicated phlebotomist attentive to hospital protocols for handling blood samples and patient information. Expertise in venipuncture and capillary puncture, specimen storage and quality assurance. Consistently relieves patient anxieties through talking to them and assuring them that we are here to help and that we want to see them get better
  • Enthusiastic Phlebotomist eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of training in phlebotomy. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in customer service
  • Love to learn new things and i also have a green thumb
Skills
  • Sample and specimen collection
  • Diagnostic Testing
  • Time management
  • Measuring vital statistics
  • Health education
  • Specimen labeling procedures
  • Recording data
  • Quality control guidelines
  • Patient confidentiality
  • Blood specimen storage
  • Medical records review
  • Infection Control
  • Venipuncture
  • Infection control and aseptic procedures
  • Data Entry
  • Database Management
  • Training
  • Team building
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Customer Service
  • Technical Support
Work History
Phlebotomy Technician, 11/2016 to Current
Ascension Hospital – Racine, WI
  • Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
  • Obtained blood specimens by performing venipunctures and finger sticks up to 50 times per day.
  • Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
  • Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe or butterfly venipuncture methods.
  • Assisted with office procedures by monitoring patient flow, performing telephone screening and maintaining sample drug lists.
  • 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 EPIC and McKesson.
  • Accurately labeled vacutainer tubes with patient name, date and time of collection.
  • Followed physician orders when administering therapeutic phlebotomy.
  • Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
  • Assembled tourniquets, needles and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
  • Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
  • Determined donor eligibility by conducting screenings, interviewing prospective donors, and obtaining medical histories.
  • Organized daily work based on collection priority.
  • Resolved unusual test orders by contacting physicians, nursing stations or reference laboratories.
  • Collected fluid or tissue samples by using appropriate collection procedures, including blood and other bodily collection procedures.
  • Maintained exam rooms by ordering supplies, transporting specimens, washing and packing instruments and changing solutions.
  • Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.
  • Performed bedside tests like bleeding time tests and entered results into patient charts.
  • Handled insurance verification tasks using Mckesson and EPIC to validate patient insurance information.
Certified Nursing Assistant, 08/2014 to 11/2016
Regency Assisted Living – Muskego, WI
  • Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
  • Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Participated in fun activities, including games to boost their mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar to stay on top of symptoms and keeping the Registered nurse informed of changes.
  • Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering ordered treatments and evaluating patient needs.
Certified Nursing Assistant, 05/2012 to 01/2014
Manor Care – Pewaukee, WI
  • Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
  • Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar to stay on top of symptoms and keep the Registered Nurses informed of changes.
  • Cleaned and prepared rooms between patients, using aseptic technique to prevent infections and cross-contamination.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
  • Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
Education
High School Diploma: 06/2008
Waukesha West High School - Waukesha
Nursing AssistanceWCTC - Pewaukee
Phlebotomy, 10/2015
Wheaton Franciscan Hospital - Racine
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Ascension Hospital
  • Regency Assisted Living
  • Manor Care

School Attended

  • Waukesha West High School
  • WCTC
  • Wheaton Franciscan Hospital

Job Titles Held:

  • Phlebotomy Technician
  • Certified Nursing Assistant

Degrees

  • High School Diploma : 06/2008
    Nursing Assistance
    Phlebotomy , 10/2015

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