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BRENDA LESLIE

Bradenton, FL 34209 C: 941-***-**** *************@*****.*** Seasoned Phlebotomist with 35 years' experience in venipuncture and proven bedside manner. Committed to maintaining highest patient safety standards when collecting variety of samples and specimens. Accomplished in orienting new staff and training nurses and physicians on proper venipuncture techniques.

Experienced Phlebotomist bringing 35 years of experience to growing laboratory. Expert in all forms of venipuncture, capillary puncture, and special collections. Skilled in accurately collecting specimens for quick testing and diagnostic turnaround. Team-oriented and adept in training clinical staff on proper venipuncture techniques.

Donor screening

Tracking specimens

Sharps disposal

Stress management

Biohazard waste disposal

Proper storage procedures

Drawing blood

Medical records maintenance

Manual and finger dexterity

Therapeutic phlebotomy

Sanitation and sterilization

HIPAA

Quality control

Data entry

Project organization

Customer service

Inventory management

Process improvement

Organization

First Aid/CPR

Problem resolution

03/2005 to 03/2020 Phlebotomist

Blake Medical Center Bradenton, FL

Verified quality of specimens by centrifuging specimens for logistics courier to pickup.

Counseled patients to ease fears, explain procedures and enhance cooperation during blood draws.

Built trust and minimized patient discomfort during phlebotomy procedures through [Task] and [Task].

Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date, and patient name.

Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles. Used [Tool] and [Tool] to sterilize instruments and prepare [Number] exam rooms per day.

Enforced infection control and sharps disposal procedures to protect patients, co-workers and self.

Prepared blood-collecting equipment to draw blood and safely store and transport samples.

Assisted medical care providers by aiding with routine and specialized procedures, administering medication and performing [Type] and [Type] EDUCATION AND TRAINING

tests.

Used multiple electronic medical software, including [Software] and

[Software] to conduct patient intakes and send correspondence. 01/1995 to 04/2004 Phlebotomist

Manatee Memorial Hospital Bradenton, FL

Verified quality of specimens by centrifuging specimens for logistics courier to pickup.

Prepared patients for examination by properly draping patients, obtaining vital signs, verifying referrals and taking detailed health history. Traveled to over [Number] nursing facilities per [Timeframe] to collect blood and [Type] and [Type] specimens.

Coordinated workflow based on stat, schedule, or outpatient needs. Counseled patients to ease fears, explain procedures and enhance cooperation during blood draws.

Screened prospective donors by conducting interviews, obtaining medical histories and measuring vital signs.

Used [Tool] and [Tool] to sterilize instruments and prepare [Number] exam rooms per day.

Built trust and minimized patient discomfort during phlebotomy procedures through [Task] and [Task].

Treated blood-related chronic disorders by performing therapeutic phlebotomy.

Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date, and patient name.

Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles. Enforced infection control and sharps disposal procedures to protect patients, co-workers and self.

Prepared blood-collecting equipment to draw blood and safely store and transport samples.

Assisted medical care providers by aiding with routine and specialized procedures, administering medication and performing [Type] and [Type] tests.

Used multiple electronic medical software, including [Software] and

[Software] to conduct patient intakes and send correspondence. Conducted bleeding time tests and updated results into paper or electronic charts.

Interviewed patients and analyzed and documented medical records to update and file documents.

Obtained blood samples for medical testing and transfusion through venipuncture or capillary puncture.

Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier, and station. Verified collection orders and communicated discrepancies to nurses. 11/1978 GED

Southeast High School Bradenton, FL

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