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PHLEBOTOMY TECHNICIAN
Professional Summary
Certified Phlebotomist well versed in venipuncture, capillary puncture, and special collection procedures. Detail-oriented and committed to maintaining highest quality control and patient care standards. Adept in variety of software applications for EMR maintenance.
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.
Enthusiastic Phlebotomist eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of Blood draw and Patient care and training in Labaratory. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in Healthcare
Skills
- Specimen Collection
- Recording Data
- Quality Control Guidelines
- HIPAA
- Specimen Labeling Procedures
- Measuring Vital Statistics
- Blood Specimen Storage
- Venipuncture
- Phlebotomy
- Infection Control
- Laboratory Testing
- Laboratory Procedures
- Drawing Blood
- Health education
- Patient confidentiality
- Medical records review
- Diagnostic Testing
- Sample and specimen collection
- Time management
- Staff Management
- Medical Records Management
- Teambuilding
- Basic math
Work History
Phlebotomy Technician, 10/2020 - CurrentColumbia Sportswear Company, Rehoboth Beach , DE
- Obtained blood specimens by performing venipunctures and finger sticks Number times per day.
- Assembled tourniquets, needles and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
- 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.
- Performed bedside tests like bleeding time tests and entered results into patient charts.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
- Determined donor eligibility by conducting screenings, interviewing prospective donors, and obtaining medical histories.
- Followed physician orders when administering therapeutic phlebotomy.
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe or butterfly venipuncture methods.
- Accurately labeled vacutainer tubes with patient name, date and time of collection.
- Assisted with office procedures by monitoring patient flow, performing telephone screening and maintaining sample drug lists.
Care Provider, 01/2015 - CurrentThe Mentor Network, Hazelwood , MO
- Assisted clients with daily living needs, including bathing and personal grooming, to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Kept close eye on client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Established nutritious meal plans and prepared daily offerings to meet patient dietary needs.
- Offered social support by transporting individuals to events and activities, in addition to medical appointments and shopping trips.
- Helped family members plan healthy meals, purchase ingredients and cook meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Promoted social, emotional and physical health through diverse activities.
- Documented vitals, behaviors and medications in client medical records.
- Planned and cooked nutritious meals to meet specific dietary needs.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
- Performed household tasks such as laundry, dusting, washing dishes and vacuuming.
- Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Helped with home management tasks such as preparing meals, grocery shopping, and cleaning.
- Shopped for groceries regularly in order to keep house stocked with necessities.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities and/or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Kept individuals safe by removing hazards and correcting problems.
- Analyzed overall client performance and recommended adjustments to care plan goals.
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
- Kept patients mentally alert by entertaining, conversing and reading aloud to patients.
- Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Helped clients with hygiene-related tasks such as brushing teeth, bathing, grooming and toileting.
- Evaluated client progress toward established annual and quarterly goals.
- Assisted patients with personal requirements, including keeping spaces clean and helping with grooming.
- Organized medication and provided reminders according to schedule.
- Increased level of independence by providing daily undertakings that promote self-management by assisting consumers in their daily personal tasks including bathing and dressing.
- Helped clients manage money, pay bills and shop for groceries or personal items.
- Recorded vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
CNA, 01/2013 - 01/2015Benedictine Health System, Twin Cities (Support Center) , MN
- Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
- Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- 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.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
Education
Global Studies: Governance Makerere University - City, 01/2012
Diploma In Networking : CCNAMakerere University - City, 01/2008
Certifications
- California department of public health
- Certified phlebotomy technician 1 October 2020-2022
- Certified phlebotomy NHA - August 2020
- Phlebotomy License - October 2020-2022
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School Attended
- Makerere University
Job Titles Held:
- Phlebotomy Technician
- Care Provider
- CNA
Degrees
- Global Studies : Governance
Diploma In Networking : CCNA
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