Barbara R. Howard, CPT
Grovetown, Ga. 30813
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PHLEBOTOMIST
Education:
Virginia 03/2015
Dean list
President list
GPA 4.0
Harlem High School
Certifications:
Certified Phlebotomy Technician 03/2015 – Current
Experience:
Quest Diagnostics ( Exam One Travel ) 4/2021 – Present
Travel to Applicant homes
Preform venipunctures and capillary
Collects urine sample
Collects Saliva sample
Collects specials draws
Vitals signs and weight and medical history
Excellent patient relation skills
Maintaining patients confidentiality according to the law
Clinical Pathology Laboratories – Augusta, Ga 12/2016 – 04/2020
CPT certified by the state of Georgia with 7 years of experience within clinical pathology center and plasma center.
Skillful and precise in performing venipunctures and capillary punctures; collecting, preparing and storing blood samples; and verifying medical records. High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Demonstrated knowledge of 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.
Duties:
Collecting blood samples from patients, labeling them.
Collecting laboratory specimens in a safe and accurate way.
Assembling medical equipment, such as blood collection devices, tourniquet, needles, cotton and trays.
Entering data into laboratory systems.
Maintaining patient confidentiality according to applicable laws.
Obtaining appropriate medical information from patients.
Identifying and preparing patients.
Collecting blood specimens through venipuncture
Ensuring open channels of communication between patients and employee's
Assisting in the training of new employes
Ensuring appropriate equipment and supply usage.
Maintaining neat, organized records and work station area.
Georgia Regents University/Cancer Center – Augusta, GA 01/2015-03/2015
Phlebotomy Student Extern
Completed 180 hour extern at GRU Cancer Center multidisciplinary oncology clinic including rotations in gynecology,hematology, ENT, surgery, bone marrow transplant, and Chemotherapy Infusion
Verified patient information by interviewing patient and recording medical history
Educated patients on procedures, medications, diets, surgery, and physician's orders
Collected blood, tissue, urine, and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for testing
Assisted physician with minor surgery and other procedures
Performed basic laboratory tests, stitch and IV removal
Understand factors affecting vital signs,know normal ranges and recognize signs of distress
Took and recorded temperature, pulse and respiration using various methods
Biotest Plasma Center – Augusta, GA 05/2015- 12/2016
Maintaining neat organized records and work station area
Providing quality innovative care to patients
Assessing a situation considering options or alternatives, and then choosing an appropriate course of action
Screening donor before they donate
Performing veinputure
Ensuing open channels of communication between patients and employees is open
Honored as a member of biotest that collected 1500 + Units of lifesaving plasma with Biotest plasma center
HARRISON HEIGHTS ASSISTED LIVING – AUGUSTA, GA 01/2015 – 02/2016
Assist residents with activities of daily living to include: bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting
Transfer and get residents to and from activities and meals according to their individual service plans
Serve meals to residents in the dining room or their apartments
Observe and record changes in residents eating habits,and report such occurrences to supervisor
Foster a home-like environment by encouraging activity participation and independence, and provide emotional support