Eriyon Brown

Seeking a position as a Phlebotomist with an organization where I can utilize my strong knowledge and expertise of blood sampling and other medical related protocols.ERIYON BROWN

St. Louis, MO 63138

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1. Seeking a position as a Phlebotomist with an organization where I can utilize my strong knowledge and expertise of blood sampling and other medical related protocols. SUMMARY:

• Having over 5+ years of experience as a Phlebotomist.

• Excellent experience in collections of blood by venipuncture and capillary techniques for all ages.

• Responsible for collecting specimens for drug screens, paternity tests, alcohol test etc and labelling specimen, processing specimen for laboratory test.

• Preparing all collected specimens for testing and analysis and maintained patient and specimen information logs.

• Appropriate knowledge of medical equipment (cane, crutches, walkers, Hoyer Lift, side rails, brace, splints, oxygen).

• Very much interested and local candidate can start immediately. EDUCATION:

• Jennings Senior High School, Jennings, Missouri 2005 High School

SKILLS:

• Phlebotomy

• Venipuncture

• Capillary

• Specimen

• First Aid and CPR

• Microsoft Office, Word, Excel

• Covid swabbing

• Pediatrics

• Geriatric

Fresenius kidney center

June 27, 2022- November 18,2022

• Welcome assigned patients and inquire as to their wellbeing since their last treatment.

• Evaluate vascular access for patency, perform vascular access cannulation, and perform administration of heparin as delegated or as allowed by state Law.

• Obtain necessary pre and post treatment vital signs and weight and perform vascular access evaluation pre- treatment

• Initiate dialysis treatment according to prescribed orders including blood flow (QB) and dialysate flow (QD).

• Evaluate intradialytic problems and provide intervention as prescribed by physician order or as directed.

• Monitor patients’ response to dialysis therapy.

• Obtain vital signs prior to reinfusion; perform all relevant functions necessary for the discontinuation of treatment - document.

• Discontinue dialysis treatment according to established procedures and evaluate patient prior to termination of venous access - standing & sitting blood pressure

• Obtain Hemostasis and apply appropriate dressings.

• Evaluate the patient prior to discharge.

• Perform and record Pre and Post dialysis evaluation, weight, and vital signs with initial identification

• Responsible for calculating and entry of individual patients’ dialysis machine programming for Ultrafiltration (UF) goal; treatment time; and UF modeling as prescribed.

• Responsible for ensuring appropriate safety alarms are enabled, including Narrow Venous Limits,

(NVL) 160.

• Record accurate and timely information regarding vital signs and treatment parameters onto the Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet with initial identification

• Responsible for accurate documentation of information related to patient treatment including completion of Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet and, if applicable, progress notes.

• Report any significant information and/or change in patient condition directly to the registered nurse or supervisor.

• Observe patient and conduct machine safety checks according to facility policy. Report any change or unusual findings to the registered nurse or supervisor.

• Perform and document any intervention for unusual patient status and document patients' response to intervention.

• Evaluate patients’ vascular access during treatment including arterial and venous monitoring pressures, provide appropriate intervention as needed, document and report any unusual findings to the registered nurse or supervisor.

• Obtain all prescribed laboratory testing and prepare specimens for collection.

• Ensure that all blood spills are immediately cleaned with appropriate disinfectant according to facility policy.

• Prepare, organize, and efficiently utilize supplies and equipment to prevent wastage.

• Monitors patients performing self-care under the supervision of RN Staff Related

• Assists in training of applicable direct patient care staff on appropriate programs under the supervision of a nurse.

• Collaborates with the Clinical Manager and Education Coordinator in driving organization quality standards through education regarding all ESRD regulatory and legal requirements and the practice of Continuous Quality Improvement.

• Provides developmental support to applicable clinical and facility staff. Education/Communication:

• Participates in implementing educational programs for PCT staff including contests and other team- based programs.

• Assists in monitoring processes in the delivery of patient care through regular Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities.

• Follows all organization business policies, procedures and systems incorporated into training, including compliance with ethical business practices

• Maintain environmental integrity and aesthetics - ensure all areas are safe and clean.

• Clean and disinfect dialysis machine surface, chair, equipment, and surrounding area between treatments according to facility policy.

• Conduct all tasks necessary for preparation for dialysis treatment and document where appropriate and perform all required pretreatment dialysis machine alarm testing including Pressure Holding

(PHT).

• Initiate Solution Delivery System (SDS) system.

RECORD KEEPING:

• Complete and document ongoing participation in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities.

• Enters all treatment data into the designated clinical application in an accurate and timely manner.

• Review treatment sheets for completeness, ensure nursing signatures are documented, and ensure omitted entries are completed or corrected by appropriate staff.

• Prepare initial patient chart for admission and compile paperwork for appropriate placement in chart.

• Prepare/print lab requisitions for prescribed or stat Lab specimens according to laboratory destination.

• Collect, label, appropriately prepare and store lab samples according required laboratory specifications.

• Ensure collection of lab specimens by appropriate lab courier. INFECTION CONTROL:

• Assists in collecting information for infection control audits.

• Acts as a change agent for infection control practices within clinic. Under the direction of the CM or designee monitors staff and patient adherence to infection control practices.

• Reinforces new hire employee adherence to infection control Policies TRANSITIONAL CARE UNIT:

• Follows all newly admitted patients through their first 4 weeks of dialysis and coordinating their transitional dialysis care

• Reinforces all education and care related matters as it relates to the new patient as allowed by state law

• Liaisons with appropriate FKC staff members to provide the best patient experience including making sure all disciplines are scheduled to see patient according to plan.

• Assists in assuring patient understanding or home dialysis products, benefits of home and how home dialysis can work for them.

• Sets and preforms a treatment on all machines used in the transitional care unit.

• Assist in assuring patient understanding of treatment options including demonstration of the peritoneal dialysis set-up.

• Assists with coordination of transition to patient’s modality choice.

• Assists with supply ordering and inventory

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Comprehensive Behaviour Health Service, IL Nov 2018- September 2021

Phlebotomist

• Prepared all collected specimens for testing and analysis and maintained patient and specimen information logs.

• Performed billing information and collected payments when required.

• Travelled to additional sites when needed.

• Provided superior customer service to all patients

• Covid swabbing

Empowerme diagnosis

May 5,2022-current (PRN)

• drawing blood from patients following venipuncture protocols

• completing pertinent paperwork such as, facility logs and requisitions

• preparing tube labels correctly and legibly

• submitting accurate payroll time sheets and work/travel mileage logs to Supervisor

• adhering to facility rules (being punctual, dressing appropriately, and following protocol regarding any issues that may arise)

• picking-up other specimens from the facilities in assigned route

• transporting collected specimens timely to the designated location

• Invite-cancer patients

• Clinical laboratory assistant (CLA)

Gamma Healthcare, St. Louis, MO Apr 2017 – Apr

2019

Phlebotomist

• Was responsible for drawing blood from patients or donors.

• Assembled equipment such as needles, disposable containers for needles, blood collection devices, gauze, cotton, and alcohol on work tray according to requirements for specified tests or procedures.

• Verified the identity of patients and conversed with patients to allay fear of the procedure.

• Ensured that all required fields on the lab requisitions were completed.

• Performed blood collections by venipuncture and capillary techniques for all ages.

• Collected specimens for drug screens, paternity tests, alcohol test etc and labelled specimen, processed specimen for laboratory test.

Quest diagnostic ( Clipboard Staffing)

June 1, 2021-July 23, 2021

Drawing blood on the elderly

Learn how to input patient personal information

Learn how to collect patient payment

Collecting specimen for drugs, STD, paternity and ect... Great customer service

Process all specimen and send off

Labeling specimen cup correctly

Draw patient from 1-60 stick a day

Stand longs hours .

Covid swabbing

LabCorp (Internship), St. Louis, MO May

2015 – Jun 2015

Phlebotomist

• Performed blood collections by venipuncture and capillary techniques for all ages.

• Collected specimens for drug screens, paternity tests, alcohol test etc and labelled specimen, processed specimen for laboratory test.

• Prepared all collected specimens for testing and analysis and maintained patient and specimen information logs.

• Performed billing information and collected payments when required.

• Travelled to additional sites when needed.

• Provided superior customer service to all patients. Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

Phlebotomist

Dominion Diagnostics - Belleville, IL

November 2019 to November 2022

Drew blood from patients or donors. Assembled equipment such as needles, disposable containers for needles, blood collection devices, gauze, cotton, and alcohol on work tray according to requirements for specified tests or procedures.

• Verified the identity of patients and conversed with patients to allay fear of the procedure. Ensured that all required fields on the lab requisitions were completed. Phlebotomist

Opusing staffing(BJC) - Belleville, IL

January 2021 to April 2022

Draw blood from patients

Verify the identity of patient by wrist band

Ensure all required blood work is collected on the mobile for collections

• Provides appropriate post-phlebotomy patient care.

• Identifies need for patient medical assistance and call code as appropriate.

• Reviews/Records refrigerator temperature(s) and QC/QA records. Areas of concern are recorded through the Corrective Action Log and reported to maintenance for repair. Findings are reported to supervisor or manager.

• Use manual requisitions and labels specimens appropriately.

• Label and process specimens according to establishes protocols and policies.

• Must effectively procure blood specimens from infant, adult, geriatric, and wheelchair bound patients.

• Must demonstrate competency for age related responsibilities.

• Understands the operation and maintenance of equipment pertinent to the job.

• Follows up with all outstanding orders on manifest log, and communicates all timed, completed or uncompleted draws/charges/results to the client office staff and performs other duties as assigned.

• Requests/obtains written physician orders with all required information necessary for lab services requested and accurately orders laboratory tests in computer system(s).

• Prioritizes tasks and is able to multi-task.

• Follows TJC National Patient Safety goals in regard to two patient identifiers and handwashing.

• Presents a friendly, approachable, professional demeanor and appearance.

• Provides accurate information and timely updates to patients and customers.

• Addresses questions and concerns promptly, or identifies appropriate person or recourse to do so.

• Manages work schedule efficiently, completing tasks and assignments on time.

• Participates in efforts to reduce costs, streamline work processes and improve and grow services we provide.

• Communicates and notifies Laboratory and/or Physician of problems with specimen procurement to ensure optimal care.

• Provides follow up on test results to appropriate individuals in a professional and courteous manner.

• Continuously updated on information by reading emails and demonstrates compliance in MediaLab.

• Maintains a safe work environment, holds self-accountable for safe work practices, performs all aspects of daily work in a manner that contributes and ensures an environment of patient safety.

• Performs clerical duties directly related to handling and processing of lab specimens.

• Performs clerical work; faxing, printing, filing, reviewing, and verbally releasing laboratory results. Phlebotomist

LabCorp( all medical staffing)

January 2014 to July 2014

Performed blood collections by venipuncture and capillary techniques for all ages. Collected specimens for drug screens, paternity tests, alcohol test etc. Prepared all collected specimens for testing and analysis.

• Maintained patient and specimen information logs. Performed billing information and collected payments when required. Travelled to additional sites when needed. Provided superior customer service to all patients.

Education

Jennings Senior High School

2005

Skills

• Cpr

• Microsoft office

• Phlebotomy

• Venipuncture

• Patient Care

• Laboratory Experience

• Triage

• Data entry

• Problem-solving

• Team Work

• Reliability

• Medical Records

• Vital Signs

• Home Care

• Pediatrics

Certifications and Licenses

CNA

CPR Certification

Certified Phlebotomy Technician

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