Lakisha Huggins

Victorville, CA *****

Cell: 909-***-****

E-Mail: adrefc@r.postjobfree.com

Summary

Experienced Phlebotomist bringing 22 years' 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.

Detail-oriented Phlebotomist with 20+-year track record in painless venipuncture. Comprehensive understanding of infection control and sterilization practices. Successful in teaching nurses and physicians proper venipuncture procedures.

Skills

Drawing blood

Medical records maintenance

Quality control

Stress management

Patient education

Sanitation and sterilization

Donor screening

Tracking specimens

Sharps disposal

Biohazard waste disposal

HIPAA

Therapeutic phlebotomy

Team development

Inpatient and outpatient care

Blood Withdrawal certification

Geriatric treatment knowledge

Proper storage procedures

Data entry

Experience

June 2016 to Current

Kaiser Permanente Fontana, CA

Phlebotomy Technician

Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier, and station.

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

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

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

Treated blood-related chronic disorders by performing therapeutic phlebotomy.

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

June 2011 to July 2016

Desert View Hospital Victorville, CA

Phlebotomist

Coordinated workflow based on stat, schedule, or outpatient needs.

Treated blood-related chronic disorders by performing therapeutic phlebotomy.

Assisted medical care providers by aiding with routine and specialized procedures, administering medication and performing peaks and trough tests.

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

Built trust and minimized patient discomfort during phlebotomy procedures through aides and clear understanding .

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.

September 1999 to June 2016

I.P.P.G. Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Mobile Phlebotomist

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

Verified collection orders and communicated discrepancies to nurses.

Traveled to over 15 nursing facilities per 12 year to collect blood and urine and stool specimens.

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

Treated blood-related chronic disorders by performing therapeutic phlebotomy.

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

Participated in unit based Quality Assurance Program.

Effectively served as an advisory resource by providing patient/family experience expertise.

Monitored nursing and operation of support departments to ensure that resident needs were met and facility was properly maintained.

Education and Training

June 1997 Nova Institute of Health Technology Ontario, CA

Medical Assistant Health Care

June 1996 Etiwanda High School Etiwanda, CA

High School Diploma

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