Phlebotomist

Katrina Foster-Abbitt

**** ****** *****

Charlotte NC 28056

Cell: 443-***-****

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Professional Summary

Objective: To continually challenge myself by setting high goals and objectives that demand personal growth and professional development. My educational training and work experiences will make me a valuable addition to a team oriented staff. This is key to maintaining a successful and satisfying career. Core Qualifications

*Client focused *Computer proficient *Result oriented *Microsoft office

*Quick learner *File/records maintenance

*Creative problem Solving

Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Health

Clemmons NC

Phlebotomist

May 2014-Present

40 Hours

$52,624/Year

30 Years/Experience

Perform phlebotomy on all ages, label and maintain proper storage of samples, prepare specimens for transport to outside lab while practicing sterile techniques and clerical duties.

Quest Diagnostics

Greensboro NC

Rep, PSR I

October 2009-November 2022

36 Hours/Week

$36,000/Year

23 Years/Experience

Provide excellent public relations within a patient service center and in-office patients, physicians and staff. Perform collection of blood and other specimens from patients of all ages in a manner which ensures maximum safety, expertise and comfort for the patient. Provide instruction and supplies to patients on tests that are ordered. Also entering all data entry the patients' demographics, billing and test orders. Process specimens and prepare for delivery to the laboratory to ensure accurate testing of the specimen. Lastly process phone and fax inquiries, orders, scheduling, restocking supplies and communications with patients and physicians.

Walter Reed Army Institute of Research-Clinical Research Management Silver Spring Md

Phlebotomist / Recruiter

October 2008 - September 2009

40 Hours/Week

$43,680/Year

13 Years/Experience

Phlebotomist Responsibilities:

Performing blood donor collections, leukocyte reductions & specimen collections employing sterile technique and universal precautions, prepare labels & supplies at least once a day prior to specimen collection, order lab tests via CHCS or contract lab, process lab specimens in accord with the relevant general or specific SOP, package & prepare specimens for transport to the appropriate clinical lab, prepare cryo-vial labels using appropriate software, upkeep & cleanliness of lab and phlebotomy areas, monitor & document freezer and vaccine refrigerator temperatures, dispose of bio hazardous wastes per WRAIR policy, maintain stock level of supplies using inventory checklist, demonstrate proficiency in performing phlebotomy, using syringe, butterfly & vacutainers. Recruiter Responsibilities:

Activities related to recruiting, screening, enrolling and paying active duty & civilian volunteers for participation in clinical protocols sponsored by the Department of Clinical Trials of Walter Reed.

Laboratory Corporation of America

Laurel Md

Site Coordinator

September 2007- October 2008

40 Hours/Week

$41,600/Year

12 Years/Experience

Responsible for coordination & oversight of activities of Patient Service Center within the assigned area. Interrelate with staff, supervisor, lab & clients. Performs all tasks in accordance with Lab Corp Safety & Integrity Programs & Company policies. Perform phlebotomy & specimen processing.

Exhibit proficiency in all of the following: blood collection by venipuncture, capillary technique from patients of all ages, urine drug screen collections, paternity collections, breath/saliva alcohol testing. Walter Reed Army Institute of Research-Clinical Research Management Silver Spring MD

Phlebotomist

May 2004- August 2007

40 Hours/Week

$39,520/Year

11 Years/Experience

Handling laboratory specimens obtained in studies performed through the Clinical Trials Center, shipments of clinical specimens, assists in the collection of specimens from research volunteers in accordance with established research protocols, perform phlebotomy and specimen collections using sterile techniques and universal precautions.

Union Memorial Hospital

Baltimore MD

Phlebotomist

February 2001 - May 2004

40 Hours/Week

$30,680/Year

8 Years/Experience

Accession requisitions, labeling specimens, answering phones, giving physicians offices lab results, stocking drawing rooms, filing requisitions and utilizing phlebotomy skills.

Lawrence Boas M.D. Internal Medicine

Cockeysville Maryland

Medical Assistant

September 2000-October 2001

40 Hours/Week

$26,000/Year

5 Years/Experience

Responsibilities:

Answer multiple line telephones, schedule patient appointments, and fill out patient’s records, referrals, forms and requisitions to be faxed to various physicians at different locations. Prepares charts for the next day’s appointments and register new patients.

Specimen Processor:

Draw and process blood using machinery dealing with Chemistry's, Lipid Panels, Thyroids, PSA, Hemoglobin A1C and CBC. Also process Hemocults, Strep Tests, and Urine specimens.

Administers Injections:

MMR, TB, Pneumonia, Flu vaccines and B-12 shots.

John Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

Baltimore Maryland

Nursing Assistant

October 1994 - March 2000

40 Hours/Week

4 Years/Experience

Responsibilities: Assess patients and maintains documentations. Provides patient care by obtaining and monitoring vital signs, both manually and with a dinamap machine, monitors glucose levels with an Accu-Check Blood Glucose Monitor, phlebotomy, monitors patient's oxygen levels with a pulse oximeter and change dressings as needed. Communicates with family members when they come in to visit the patients.

Education & Qualifications Edmondson High School

High School

General Education Baltimore MD June 1988

2/98 Emergency Medical Technician

1/00 Certificate in Phlebotomy

10/04 Transport of Biomedical Materials

3/06 Adult, Infant & Child CPR

1/06 National Safety Council

6/09 DoD Information Assurance

6/09 WRAIR-NMRC Joint Safety, Health and Environmental 6/88 Graduated from Edmondson Westside High school 9/88-5/90 Catonsville Community College

10/94 Baltimore City Community College

2/98 Woodlawn Volunteer Fire Department

1/00 Sojourner Douglass College

07/07 National Phlebotomy Association

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