LINDA MILTON

Houston,TX ***** 832-***-**** ad2gny@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Veteran Phlebotomist with a proven track record of excellence working in clinics and mobile settings. Expert in all aspects of venipuncture with success in working with difficult or needle-adverse individuals and also an effective Medical Assistant, with 10 years experience, who adapts easily to changing environments and demands. SKILLS

Apheresis Phlebotomy (Haemonetics)

Routine Vital Signs

Class B CDL License

Microsoft Office

Mentoring

Donor Phlebotomy Certified

Patient Education

Patient Vitals

Hormone Assay- Access2

Employee Training

Occupational Health and Safety

Phlebotomy

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Date Entry (90 wpm)

Injections

Patient Scheduling

Sterile Technique

Scrub-In OR Procedures

Patient Contact

Blood Collection

Infection Control

Injections

Information collection

WORK HISTORY

Phlebotomy Trainer, 01/2022 to Current

Pathgroup – Houston, TX

Collaborated with Pathconnect instructors to implement best practices to enhance student learning.

Assigned students to patients based on students' learning objectives and patient needs.

Evaluated students' competencies through written assignments and examinations.

Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.

Delivered individualized instruction on observation, assessment, decision-making and patient health teaching.

Analyzed clinical settings' success in helping students achieve course and program outcomes.

Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.

Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.

Specimen Collector, 11/2021 to 01/2022

Fulgent Genetics – Houston, TX

Handled and stored potentially contaminated nasal, oral and blood samples to prevent compromise.

Oversaw in-person and curbside patient registration and processing.

Performed nasal swab and rapid antibody testing via blood droplet collection.

Obtained temperatures of visitors and employees at entry of facility and asked screening questions.

Traveled to multiple locations daily

Phlebotomist Technician, 08/2021 to 12/2021

Willowbrook Methodist Hospital – Houston, 77064

Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.

Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.

Worked directly with patients with covid.

Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.

Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.

Promoted mission, vision and values of organization and trained new clinical staff in phlebotomy procedures.

Monitored patients for reactions and verified sample quality. Medical Lab Technician, 06/2021 to 08/2021

Fairview Health Systems – Elk River, MN

Build trust and minimize patient discomfort during phlebotomy

Prepared blood, urine, stool and sputum lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation

Drew blood through venous incision or puncture to obtain sample for analysis and diagnosis.

Prepared blood smears and determined levels of normalcy.

Performed laboratory testing and operated automated equipment within limits.

Followed proper guidelines for safe handling of blood, body fluids and hazardous chemicals.

Performed microscopic examinations, genetic tests and infectious conditions tests to detect and quantify different compounds in blood.

Patient Service Rep, 11/2020 to 06/2021

Inovi Fertility & Genetics Institute – Houston, TX

Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.

Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs.

Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.

Scheduled appointments, registered patients and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.

Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.

Arranged surgeries with surgical center, confirming times with patients and preparing admission and consent forms.

Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles. Mobile Phlebotomist, 03/2020 to Current

Natera – Houston, TX

Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.

Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.

Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles.

Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.

Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.

Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.

Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients. Phlebotomist, 02/2019 to 10/2020

Genalyte Inc – Houston, TX

Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal

And biohazardous waste disposal procedures

Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets,

Syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles

Performed laboratory testing and operated automated equipment within limits

Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses

Or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs. Lead Phlebotomist/Clinician/Scrub Tech/ Andrologist, 12/2015 to 02/2019 Aspire Fertility – Houston, TX

Professional bedside manner

Strong clinical judgment

Specimen labeling procedures

Time management

Detail-oriented

Infection control

Diagnostic testing procedures while efficiently collecting blood specimens

Efficiently able to process and troubleshoot blood samples on Access2 machine

Process ejaculate samples and prepare them for insemination use as well as diagnostic testing

Collected urine, saliva and blood samples for testing

Adhered to compliance standards for confidentiality, accuracy and safety

Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flow

Administered job knowledge assessments and competency testing for certification-level training

Prepared the OR by ensuring it met asepsis standards, as well as setting out, organizing and counting all tools and equipment necessary for each procedure

Observed the surgeon's body language, movements and demeanor during operations to efficiently anticipate his or her needs

Administered medications and assisted in diagnostic testing for HIV-positive patients

Mentored new hires, resulting in stronger staff development and increased productivity

Recognized talented staff to fill the key positions and maximize productivity

Developed and recorded videos for later use

Performed routine vital signs

Phlebotomist Lead/Coach Driver, 11/2012 to 01/2016 Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center – Houston, TX

Verified data integrity and accuracy

Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures

Accurately labeled vacutainer tubes with patient name, date and time of collection

Determined donor eligibility by conducting screenings, interviewing prospective donors, and obtaining medical histories

Provided patient education

Trained new staff on quality control procedures

Identified test discrepancies

Maintained a safe and clean environment up to infection control standards

Attended required training, education and meetings

Pre-screening

Performs duties in compliance with all applicable regulatory and accrediting agencies, including but not limited to OSHA regulations and the current Good Manufacturing Practices

Health education

Patient confidentiality

Sample and specimen collection & storage

Recording data

Specimen collection and analysis

Quality control

EDUCATION

Medical Assistant, 07/2012

Everest Institute - Houston, TX

High School Diploma: 05/2010

Jasper High School - Jasper, TX

CERTIFICATIONS

BLS

CPR certified through American Heart Association Certified Phlebotomy Technician

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