Tawanda Crowell- Kennedy
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
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EXPERIENCE
Phlebotomist — Labcorp
January 2021 - PRESENT
Verify client insurance
Collect blood samples by venipuncture and capillary techniques
Prepare specimen for testing and analysis
Collect and manage patient information for billing etc.
Modify and order lab orders from providers
Order all office supplies as needed
Laboratory Technician — St.Francis Hospital
October 2017 – March 2021
●practice proper patient identification, especially when working on hospital floors
●label vials with patient names and dates
●decipher the best method for drawing blood depending on the specific patient
●transport all specimen samples to a nearby laboratory
●centrifuge blood samples
●keep your phlebotomy cart or station well-organized at all times
●practice infection control standards at all times when working with patients and equipment
Phlebotomist — TridentCare
March 2019 - May 2019
●Mobile Phlebotomist contracted to various health care facilities.
●label vials with patient names and dates
●decipher the best method for drawing blood depending on the specific patient
●centrifuge blood samples
●be friendly, courteous and sympathetic when it comes to working with patients
●practice infection control standards at all times when working with patients and equipment
Certified Nurses Assistant — HealthCare Resorts
Feb 2015 - September 2018
●Feed, bathe, and dress patients
●Take patients vital signs
●Serve meals, make beds, keep rooms clean
●Set-up medical equipment and assist in some medical procedures
●Answer calls for help and observe changes in patients' conditions and behaviors.
●Monitored multiple patients at once
EDUCATION
Denver Phlebotomy Training Specialist, Denver,CO — Certified Phlebotomist
February 2018- April 2018
Pike Peak Community College, Colorado Springs,CO — General Education
August 2009 - May 2013
SKILLS
●Client Care and Safety
●Great team-working attitude
●Meticulous attention to detail
●Proficient in Microsoft Word/Excel
●Time Management
●Analytical Skills
AWARDS
Certified Nurse's Aide
Denver Phlebotomy Training Specialist
Certified Laboratory Technician
Q-MAP
CPR/ALS
LANGUAGES
English (Fluent)