Phlebotomist, Practical Nurse 2000-2020
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ANDREA HERRINGTON
Mesa, AZ 85205
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Highly resourceful and organized candidate with many years of experience as a licensed practical nurse in hospital and clinical environments who desires to help patients with diagnostic care. As a prior Licensed Practical Nurse, I have over ten years of phlebotomy experience. I am flexible with evening and overnight shifts and am able to work on call when needed. I am well-versed with the responsibility of collection and receipt of biological specimens and delivery to the designated departments, their proper entry into the system, the preparation of samples for analytical testing and the distribution of these specimens to the proper analytical area. This includes responsibility for pre and post aspects of analytical testing.
• Nationally certified phlebotomy technician
• Good reading, writing, math and computer skills
• Good organizational skills
• Persuasive, influential, effective communicator
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
— Industry specific skills including hundreds of blood draws and extensive clinical and hospital experience
— Numerous transferable skills including listening, problem solving, conflict resolution, troubleshooting, exercising patience and empathy, accommodating requests, using persuasive communication and taking authority in an assertive yet polite manner.
— Quick learner, able to master new skills who thrives in a fast-paced environment. Deep understanding of medical functions and business tools with a track record of exceptional patient service and support.
— Eager to perform in a role with a world-class employer who values a focused, dedicated mindset that puts patients first.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
• G6 Hospitality, Auditor, Tucson, AZ 2016-2018
• Atlanta Colonic, Client Relations Specialist, Alpharetta, GA 05/2014 to 10/2014
• G6 Hospitality, Auditor, Duluth, GA 12/2013 to 04/2014
• G6 Hospitality, Guest Service Representative, Hattiesburg, MS 06/2011 to 11/2013
• The Urology Center, Licensed Professional Nurse, Hattiesburg, MS 05/2009 to 05/2011
• Hattiesburg Clinic, Licensed Professional Nurse, Hattiesburg, MS 06/2003 to 11/2008 EDUCATION and TRAINING
G6 Hospitality Manager on Duty Training, auditor in training, 2012 Licensed Practical Nurse Diploma, 2001
Jones County Junior College School of Nursing, Ellisville, MS Coursework:
• Written Communications
• Legal Ethics
• Standard Operating Procedures
• Hazard/SDS Program
• Bloodborne Pathogen Procedures
• Fundamentals Statistics
• Critical Thinking: Strategies in Decision Making Organizes, prioritizes, and obtains blood draw requests; includes traumas, STATS, ASAP, timed, morning draws, and routine requests as received
• Effective Leadership Skills
• Conflict Resolution
• Managing the patient/fa
• Family grieving process
• Social Responsibility & Ethics in Medicine
• Phlebotomy and lab work
Core Classes, 1994-1996
University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS TECHNICAL SKILLS
• First class venipuncture ranging from pediatrics to geriatrics.
• Non-blood specimen collections including EKGs, vitals, vaccines, PPD tests, ear lavages and swabs.
• Proper specimen labeling, handling and processing
• Inventory upkeep and tool sterilization
• Interacts with team members and completes daily work
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Social Media/Networking
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