KARENA S. HARRISON

**** ***** ***** #**** **********, FL 34786 407-***-**** acwxc1@r.postjobfree.com

Summary of Qualifications

More than ten years of experience as a Phlebotomist.

Experienced Wellness Exam, BioMetric, and Drug Screening.

Outstanding staff-to-client communication skills.

Proficiency in blood collection by venipuncture and capillary technique from patients of all age groups, urine drug screen collections, breath/saliva alcohol testing, etc.

Comprehensive understanding of compliance and safety.

Tracks collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection; maintaining daily tallies of collections performed.

Maintains specimen integrity by using aseptic technique, following department procedures; observing isolation procedures.

Employment History

Phlebotomist/HHA/CNA, 04/2005 – current Nurse Staffing Winter Park, FL

Monitor and observe all IV’s, Pic Lines, and Catheters/report any changes to assigned nurse. Obtain vitals and assist with baths and feedings. Ensure patient safety at all times and remain within arm reach for the duration of shift. Record intake and outputs and assist with exercises.

ParaMedical Examiner/Mobile Phlebotomist 01/2016-07/2016 EMSI Winter Park, FL

Conduct physical exams for applicants interested in purchasing life insurance. Schedule appointments with clients for the exam process which include: recording of height, weight, three blood pressure readings, radial pulse, waist circumference, collection of blood and urine (primarily SST and Lavendar tubes) and the completion of a personal interview to collect information about the applicant’s medical history.

Phlebotomist 04/2014 -02/2015 All Medical Staffing/Quest Diagnostics Orlando,Fl.

Draw all requested lab orders prescribed by physician. Ensure patients are properly identified prior to collection. Obtain urine and stool samples for testing. Venipuncture collection of infants, toddlers, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients. Ensure all collection tubes are properly labeled. Answer patient phone line courteously regarding questions, comments, and concerns.

Phlebotomist 02/2006 - 02/2008 Healthcare Support Staffing/ Lab Corp Winter Park, FL

Draw all requested lab orders, obtain urine and stool samples for testing. Blood Glucose Testing and Drug Screening. Data entry/ billing; appointment setting; front desk management.

Education History

1/2012- Current Valencia College Pre-Requisite Phase Nursing (RN)

12/2006 Orlando Tech Vocational School Certificate Medical Lab Assistant

12/2006 Orlando Tech Vocational School Certificate Phlebotomy

04/08/2006 Orlando Tech General Equivalency Degree GED

Certifications

Medical Lab Assistant Orlando Tech 12/2006

Phlebotomy/EKG Orlando Tech 12/2006

Certified Nurse’s Assistant Westminster Towers 08/2000

Honors: CPR/BLS Certified 06/06; Phlebotomy, Telemetry, ECG, AIDS, OSHA, Blood Borne Pathogens Certified 12/2006; First Aide, Knowledge of Waived Testing and Point of Care Testing

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