Victoria D. Laffitte
Eight Mile, AL 36613
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Objective:
Seeking to obtain a responsible position as phlebotomist in a facility where my knowledge and experience can be utilized as well as enhanced.
Work History:
Mobile Infirmary Medical Center
Laboratory
Phlebotomist
May 2014-Present
• Performed a variety of routine blood drawing procedures to include venipuncture
• Prepared, processed, and stored patient specimens and samples according to departmental procedures using standard techniques and equipment
• Transport specimens to the laboratory for testing
• Utilized standard procedures for the maintenance of positive patient identification
Quest Diagnostics
Phlebotomist
June 2013-Present
Obtaining blood samples for testing and transfusion
Adhering to safety and infection-control procedures
Setting up equipment for drawing blood
Drawing and safely storing and transporting samples
Laboratory Corporation of America
Phlebotomist
May 2012 to June 2013
• Manage accurate and timely collection and processing of specimen
• Perform document maintenance and troubleshooting procedures
• Enter patient test data into computer
• Prepare patients for blood and urine tests
• Follow infection control procedures
• Organize blood collection equipment
Fresenius Medical Care of America
March 2008 to June 2012
Hemodialysis Tech
• Observed patients and conducted machine safety checks according to facility policy; reported any change or unusual findings to the nurse supervisor
• Ensured that all blood spills are immediately cleaned with appropriate disinfectant according to facility policy
• Reviewed treatment sheets for completeness and ensured nursing signatures were documented, and ensured omitted entries were completed or corrected
• Cleaned and disinfected dialysis machine surface, chair, equipment, and surrounding area between treatments
• Evaluated patients' vascular access during treatment including arterial and venous monitoring pressures; provided appropriate intervention as needed, documenting and reporting any unusual findings to nurse
Certifications:
2011
Bishop State Community College
Basic Emergency Manganement
2010
Certified Hemodialysis Technician