Infection Control Patient Flow

Julie Nielson

**** ******** **, **** ******, Iowa, 50058, US • 712-***-**** • *****.*****@*****.*** Compassionate, caring, and at ease with people from all walks of life. Phlebotomist with over1] years of experience in a fast-paced hospital environment. Venipuncture

Infection control

Specimen labeling procedures

Specimen collection and analysis

Phlebotomist - May, 2022 to Present

McFarland Clinic - Carroll, IA

Determined donor eligibility by conducting screenings, interviewing potential donors, and obtaining medical histories.Helped with office procedures by keeping track of patient flow, conducting phone screenings, and keeping track of sample drug lists.Resolved unusual test orders by contacting physicians, nursing stations, or reference laboratories.Kept track of the specimens I collected by initialing, dating, and noting the date and time of collection.Gathered tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.Used vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles to collect blood samples.Kept patients safe by adhering to infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal guidelines.Stocked the appropriate supplies in the phlebotomy cart or carrier.Checked blood and specimen collection orders for accuracy, notifying nurses or physicians if there were any discrepancies between the order and the nursing station logs.Used appropriate collection procedures, such as [Type] and [Type] collection procedures, to collect fluid or tissue samples.Used appropriate collection procedures, such as [Type] and [Type] collection procedures, to collect fluid or tissue samples.Spoke with the patient in order to obtain information for lab records, as well as to alleviate fear or anxiety and maximize cooperation.Labeled vacutainer tubes correctly with the patient's name, date, and time of collection.Used a vacuum tube, a syringe, or a butterfly venipuncture to draw blood from veins.Draw blood Phlebotomist - November, 2022 to March, 2023

St. Anthony Hospital - Carroll, IA

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Determined donor eligibility by conducting screenings, interviewing potential donors, and obtaining medical histories. Helped with office procedures by keeping track of patient flow, conducting phone screenings, and keeping track of sample drug lists. Resolved unusual test orders by contacting physicians, nursing stations, or reference laboratories. Kept track of the specimens I collected by initialing, dating, and noting the date and time of collection. Gathered tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays. Used vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles to collect blood samples. Kept patients safe by adhering to infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal guidelines. Stocked the appropriate supplies in the phlebotomy cart or carrier. Checked blood and specimen collection orders for accuracy, notifying nurses or physicians if there were any discrepancies between the order and the nursing station logs.

Used a vacuum tube, a syringe, or a butterfly venipuncture to draw blood from veins. PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

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WORK HISTORY

EMT - August, 2012 to Present

Carroll County Ambulance - Carroll, IA

Spoke with lucid patients to learn about the incident and their medical history. Restocked the ambulance with necessary equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication, and IV pump tubing to maintain optimal inventory. Taught [Number] EMTs basic life support skills such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation, oxygen therapy, wound care, eliciting patient history, and splinting.

Looked for industry trends on social media and through online sources. Had an excellent attendance record and was always on time for work. Administered tests and medications to stabilize patients in the field or in transit. Performed equipment and vehicle inspections to ensure smooth and safe operation. Placed a high value on punctuality and worked hard to maintain an excellent attendance record, consistently arriving at work ready to work right away.

Performed emergency diagnostic procedures, such as stomach suction, airway management, and heart monitoring, to treat patients. Used pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines to assess patient vital signs and status in order to determine care needs. Phlebotomy - Some college (No degree)

DMACC - Ankeny, IA

Emergency Medical Technician - License - 2010

Iowa Central Community College - Fort Dodge, IA

General Studies - Diploma - 1985

Coon Rapids High School - Coon Rapids, IA

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