EDUCATION

OIC Training Academy Monroe, LA ****-**19

*Phlebotomy

Career Technical College Monroe, LA 2011 to 2013

*Associates Degree in Universal Health Studies

WORK EXPERIENCE

Surgical Technologist E.A. Conway Monroe, LA 2012

Responsibilities included assisted in preparing operating rooms, ensured that equipment needed for the procedure is properly disinfected and assembled.

Ensured equipment is in working order.

Prepared patients for surgery including but not limited to cleaning, shaving and disinfecting the areas of operation.

Moving patients and positioning them on the operating table, using sterile surgical drapes to cover them.

Monitoring patients' vital signs and observing their status is another job responsibility of a surgical technician.

During surgery passing sterile surgical equipment to surgeon, cutting sutures, keeping track of items like sponges and needles, operating room lighting and helping dress a wounds and responsible for the preparation and disposal of lab specimens.

After surgery, transporting patients back their rooms and cleaning and prep for the next surgery.

Phlebotomist

Identifying patients and their personal information by reviewing their identity documents.

Assessing patient needs, reviewing patient history, and determining the reason(s) for drawing blood.

Selecting gauge needles and preparing veins or fingers for blood drawing.

Extracting blood from patients through venipuncture or finger sticks.

Analyzing blood specimens using the correct testing equipment, when necessary.

Preparing specimens for transportation, including labeling vials accurately and matching blood specimens to patients.

Supplying diagnostic notes to physicians, other healthcare professionals, and hospitals.

Keeping and maintaining records of patient names, volume of blood drawn, and diagnostic findings.

Cleaning, maintaining, and calibrating laboratory equipment used in the drawing and testing of blood specimens.

Ordering laboratory supplies, as needed.

Mental Health Tech St. Patrick’s Psychiatric Monroe, LA 2003-2004

Providing direct patient care, guidance, and positive role modeling

Planning, implementing, evaluating, and monitoring treatment activities and groups

Assisting with medication administration

Assessing and educating patients and their families

CERTIFICATIONS

Licensed certified Phlebotomist 2018-2020

BLS Exp. 12/2020

References available upon request

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