Katrina Foster-Abbitt
Charlotte NC 28056
Cell: 443-***-****
ad5uyg@r.postjobfree.com
Professional Summary
Objective: To continually challenge myself by setting high goals and objectives that demand personal growth and professional development. My educational training and work experiences will make me a valuable addition to a team oriented staff. This is key to maintaining a successful and satisfying career. Core Qualifications
*Client focused *Computer proficient *Result oriented *Microsoft office
*Quick learner *File/records maintenance
*Creative problem Solving
Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Health
Clemmons NC
Phlebotomist
May 2014-Present
40 Hours
$52,624/Year
30 Years/Experience
Perform phlebotomy on all ages, label and maintain proper storage of samples, prepare specimens for transport to outside lab while practicing sterile techniques and clerical duties.
Quest Diagnostics
Greensboro NC
Rep, PSR I
October 2009-November 2022
36 Hours/Week
$36,000/Year
23 Years/Experience
Provide excellent public relations within a patient service center and in-office patients, physicians and staff. Perform collection of blood and other specimens from patients of all ages in a manner which ensures maximum safety, expertise and comfort for the patient. Provide instruction and supplies to patients on tests that are ordered. Also entering all data entry the patients' demographics, billing and test orders. Process specimens and prepare for delivery to the laboratory to ensure accurate testing of the specimen. Lastly process phone and fax inquiries, orders, scheduling, restocking supplies and communications with patients and physicians.
Walter Reed Army Institute of Research-Clinical Research Management Silver Spring Md
Phlebotomist / Recruiter
October 2008 - September 2009
40 Hours/Week
$43,680/Year
13 Years/Experience
Phlebotomist Responsibilities:
Performing blood donor collections, leukocyte reductions & specimen collections employing sterile technique and universal precautions, prepare labels & supplies at least once a day prior to specimen collection, order lab tests via CHCS or contract lab, process lab specimens in accord with the relevant general or specific SOP, package & prepare specimens for transport to the appropriate clinical lab, prepare cryo-vial labels using appropriate software, upkeep & cleanliness of lab and phlebotomy areas, monitor & document freezer and vaccine refrigerator temperatures, dispose of bio hazardous wastes per WRAIR policy, maintain stock level of supplies using inventory checklist, demonstrate proficiency in performing phlebotomy, using syringe, butterfly & vacutainers. Recruiter Responsibilities:
Activities related to recruiting, screening, enrolling and paying active duty & civilian volunteers for participation in clinical protocols sponsored by the Department of Clinical Trials of Walter Reed.
Laboratory Corporation of America
Laurel Md
Site Coordinator
September 2007- October 2008
40 Hours/Week
$41,600/Year
12 Years/Experience
Responsible for coordination & oversight of activities of Patient Service Center within the assigned area. Interrelate with staff, supervisor, lab & clients. Performs all tasks in accordance with Lab Corp Safety & Integrity Programs & Company policies. Perform phlebotomy & specimen processing.
Exhibit proficiency in all of the following: blood collection by venipuncture, capillary technique from patients of all ages, urine drug screen collections, paternity collections, breath/saliva alcohol testing. Walter Reed Army Institute of Research-Clinical Research Management Silver Spring MD
Phlebotomist
May 2004- August 2007
40 Hours/Week
$39,520/Year
11 Years/Experience
Handling laboratory specimens obtained in studies performed through the Clinical Trials Center, shipments of clinical specimens, assists in the collection of specimens from research volunteers in accordance with established research protocols, perform phlebotomy and specimen collections using sterile techniques and universal precautions.
Union Memorial Hospital
Baltimore MD
Phlebotomist
February 2001 - May 2004
40 Hours/Week
$30,680/Year
8 Years/Experience
Accession requisitions, labeling specimens, answering phones, giving physicians offices lab results, stocking drawing rooms, filing requisitions and utilizing phlebotomy skills.
Lawrence Boas M.D. Internal Medicine
Cockeysville Maryland
Medical Assistant
September 2000-October 2001
40 Hours/Week
$26,000/Year
5 Years/Experience
Responsibilities:
Answer multiple line telephones, schedule patient appointments, and fill out patient’s records, referrals, forms and requisitions to be faxed to various physicians at different locations. Prepares charts for the next day’s appointments and register new patients.
Specimen Processor:
Draw and process blood using machinery dealing with Chemistry's, Lipid Panels, Thyroids, PSA, Hemoglobin A1C and CBC. Also process Hemocults, Strep Tests, and Urine specimens.
Administers Injections:
MMR, TB, Pneumonia, Flu vaccines and B-12 shots.
John Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
Baltimore Maryland
Nursing Assistant
October 1994 - March 2000
40 Hours/Week
4 Years/Experience
Responsibilities: Assess patients and maintains documentations. Provides patient care by obtaining and monitoring vital signs, both manually and with a dinamap machine, monitors glucose levels with an Accu-Check Blood Glucose Monitor, phlebotomy, monitors patient's oxygen levels with a pulse oximeter and change dressings as needed. Communicates with family members when they come in to visit the patients.
Education & Qualifications Edmondson High School
High School
General Education Baltimore MD June 1988
2/98 Emergency Medical Technician
1/00 Certificate in Phlebotomy
10/04 Transport of Biomedical Materials
3/06 Adult, Infant & Child CPR
1/06 National Safety Council
6/09 DoD Information Assurance
6/09 WRAIR-NMRC Joint Safety, Health and Environmental 6/88 Graduated from Edmondson Westside High school 9/88-5/90 Catonsville Community College
10/94 Baltimore City Community College
2/98 Woodlawn Volunteer Fire Department
1/00 Sojourner Douglass College
07/07 National Phlebotomy Association