Phlebotomist

Frenchie M. Burks

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

Petersburg, VA 23805

Cell: 804-***-****

Email: ************@**********.***

Main Objective: To obtain a challenging and rewarding position as a phlebotomy technician in a facility where I can apply knowledge, experience, and technical training while being offered an opportunity for professional growth and career advancement. To apply my knowledge and experience in medical roles from previous employment and to bring expertise, professional relationships and expert quality work to a new position in this exciting medical field. With an eye on furthering my career in phlebotomy, I am keen to learn new skill sets and examples of working practices handed down to me by the greater medical team, the clinical practitioners, and staff that my role will encounter on a daily basis. To report and log the incoming and outgoing work flow that is appointed to me and to undertake my role as practicing phlebotomist with the upmost professionalism and high quality that any medical or clinical center demands.

Qualifications Summary

ASPT-certified and national-licensed phlebotomist backed by one year of experience within plasma donation setting.

Skillful and precise in performing venipunctures and capillary punctures; collecting, preparing, and storing blood samples; and verifying medical information.

Possess excellent patient relations skills

Education

Phlebotomy Training-Adult Continuing Education, Petersburg High School Petersburg, VA, September 2014-February 2015, Certification Earned

Nursing Assistant-Healthcare Solutions, Petersburg, VA, February 2005-June 2005, Nursing Assistant Certificate Earned

Petersburg High School, Petersburg, VA, September 1993-June 1997, Diploma Earned

Work Experience

Phlebotomist: May 2015-Present, Octapharma Plasma Inc., Petersburg, VA

Performed phlebotomy functions within plasma donor center.

Obtain blood samples for medical testing through venipunctures.

Follow infection-control and safety procedures in carrying out daily phlebotomy functions.

Build trust and minimize patient discomfort during phlebotomy procedures while efficiently collecting plasma units.

Eased donor’s stress and made the experience as comfortable as possible, which attracted a steady stream of report donors.

Phlebotomy Technician: April 1, 2015-April 30, 2015, Professional Healthcare, Petersburg, VA (Externship)

Efficiently obtained 100 venipunctures and capillary punctures as required to take national certification test.

Prepare blood collecting equipment, draw blood, and safely store and transport samples.

Nursing Assistant: October 1, 2013-November 30, 2014, At Home Care, Colonial Heights, VA

Provides patient’s personal hygiene; assisting with travel to the bathroom

Provides for activities of daily living by assisting with meals, ambulating, turning, and positioning patients

Maintains patient stability by checking vital signs and weight, testing urine, recording intake and output information

Nursing Assistant: August 1, 2011-January 2013, HeavenSent Nursing, Colonial Heights, VA

Documents actions by completing forms, reports, logs, and records.

Maintains work operations by following policies and procedures.

Protects organization’s value by keeping patient information confidential.

References available upon request

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