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Alisa Polk

+1-504-***-****

ad148f@r.postjobfree.com

New Orleans LA

SUMMARY

Energetic Healthcare professional dedicated to providing top-quality, patient-centered care. Highly skilled in addressing acute and chronic conditions. Resourceful navigation of complex healthcare environments to optimize patient care. Newly Certified Phlebotomist with extensive training and hands-on experience in venipuncture, capillary puncture and special collection techniques. Quick to build rapport with patients and successful at reducing patients' anxiety or discomfort.

SKILLS

Sample Processing

Drawing Blood

Data Entry

Patient Relations

Specimen Collection

Documentation and Recordkeeping

Butterfly Venipuncture

Blood Culturing

Decision Making

Glucose Screening

EXPERIENCE

Mobile Phlebotomist

New Orleans, LA

Adventa Lab Services/ May 2023 to Current

Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date and patient name.

Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles.

Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier and station. Enforced infection control and sharps disposal procedures to protect patients, co-workers and self.

Coordinated workflow based on stat, schedule, or outpatient needs. Verified collection orders and communicated discrepancies to nurses. Conducted various blood tests and updated results into paper and electronic charts. Screened prospective donors by conducting interviews, obtaining medical histories and measuring vital signs.

Identified patients using proper procedures prior to specimen collection. Centrifuged blood specimens in test tubes and capillary tubes to separate cells and sediment from blood serum.

Transported specimens following established protocol for temperature and light. Collected specimens for drug screens, paternity tests and alcohol tests. Personal Care Attendant

Priority Personal Care Service Apr 2012 to Aug 2016 Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living. Engaged with patients and families to provide emotional support and daily living instruction.

Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans. Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming. Provided ongoing compassionate patient care for each client. Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs. Assisted patients with daily personal hygiene.

Coordinated patient care plans with doctors and registered nurses and communicated treatment steps to patients.

Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care. Ambulated individuals around home, public and medical locations. Personal Care Attendant

New Orleans, LA

Able Community Home Health Service/ Jan 2009 to Aug 2012 Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living. Engaged with patients and families to provide emotional support and daily living instruction.

Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans. Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming. Provided ongoing compassionate patient care for each client. Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs. Assisted patients with daily personal hygiene.

Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care. Completed scheduled patient check-ins and progress reports for clients. EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Cerificate Of Completion: Phlebotomy Technician

Impressive Healthcare Training Jul 2023

New Orleans, LA

Certificate Of Completion: Medical Assistant

Cameron College May 1993

New Orleans, LA

High School Diploma

Alfred Lawless Sr. High School Jan 1993

New Orleans, LA

Willing to relocate: Anywhere

CERTIFICATIONS

Phlebotomy Technician (PT) (AMCA) National Certification BLS (CPR) Certified

Patient Care Technician

Home Health Aid

Medical Assistant