Elizabeth Farrell
Phlebotomist - American Red Cross - Cape Fear Chapter
Burlington, NC 27215
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Work Experience
Phlebotomist II / Lead Phlebotomist
American Red Cross - Cape Fear Chapter - Durham, NC 2016 to Present
• Obtain blood samples for medical testing and transfusion through venipuncture or capillary puncture.
• Follow infection-control and safety procedures in carrying out daily phlebotomy functions.
• Prepare blood-collecting equipment, draw blood, and safely store and transport samples.
• Build trust and minimize patient discomfort during phlebotomy procedures while efficiently collecting blood specimens.
• Work collaboratively with patients, healthcare providers and patient support departments to ensure a high quality of service.
• Eased donors' stress and made the experience as comfortable as possible, which attracted a steady stream of repeat donors.
• Honored as a member of American Red Cross mobile team. Certified with more than a decade of experience within hospital and blood bank settings. Skillful and precise in performing venipuncture and capillary punctures; collecting, preparing and storing blood samples; and verifying medical records.
Consistently performs with a High level of accuracy and attention to detail. Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology, infection control procedures, quality assurance support and data entry and retrieval.
Possess excellent patient-relations skills - known for having a gentle touch and the ability to alleviate patient anxieties.
Demonstrates team leadership and supervisory skills. Traveling Phlebotomist / Lab technician
Gentrak - Liberty, NC
2009 to 2015
• Obtain blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture.
• Prepare blood-collecting equipment, draw blood, and safely store for transport.
• Assemble Class I, II HLA serology trays and frozen cell trays. Education
Associate in Business
UNCG - Greensboro, NC
August 1990 to June 1992
Skills
• Injections (10+ years)
• EMR (10+ years)
• CPR Certified (10+ years)
• Phlebotomist (10+ years)
• Medical Records (10+ years)
• EKG (2 years)
• Phlebotomy (10+ years)
• Patient Care (10+ years)
• Scheduling (5 years)
• Venipuncture (10+ years)
• Infection Control Training (10+ years)
• Laboratory Experience (10+ years)
• Vital Signs (10+ years)
• Computer Skills (10+ years)
• Medical Office Experience (5 years)
• HIPAA (10+ years)
• Clerical Experience (10+ years)
• Triage (10+ years)
• Anatomy Knowledge (10+ years)
• Quality Assurance
• Medical Scheduling
• Medical Terminology
Certifications and Licenses
Collection Specialist ll
September 2016 to Present
A series of classes that I can print certificates. Biomedical classes EKG Technician
August 2009 to Present
Phlebotomist 1&ll
April 2009 to Present
BLS Certification