Data Entry Phlebotomy Technician
Resume:
DENNA TRUFANT
Celina, TX *****
214-***-**** - *********@***.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Licensed phlebotomist with thirty-eight plus years experience in blood sample testing and collection. Skillful and precise in performing venipuncture and capillary punctures; collecting, preparing, and storing blood samples, and verifying patients orders. High level of accuracy and attention to detail while focusing on quality completion of all lab procedures. Demonstrate knowledge of medical terminology, infection control procedures, quality assurance support, and data entry. Possess excellent patient relation skills, while having a gentle touch and the ability to alleviate patient anxiety. SKILLS
● Data Entry
● Medical Terminology
● Venipuncture and Capillary Puncture
● Blood Collection
● Handling Safety
● Bleeding Time
● Glucose Tolerance Test
● NICU Blood Drawing
● Blood Specimen Storage
● Quality Assurance
● Quality Control
● Prepare Blood Collecting Equipment
● Sputum Test
● Urinalysis Testing
● Type and Match
WORK HISTORY
06/2021 TO 07/2021 CHOLESTEROL/GLUCOSE SCREENINGS
Medical Fair
11/2013 to 03/2016 Phlebotomy Instructor/Teacher Leader Unitech Training Academy – Metairie, LA
● Developed and implemented lesson plans that addressed general students as well as those with individualized learning styles as part of an integrated classroom.
● Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to facilitate and moderate classroom discussions and student-centered learning.
● Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
● Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations including Phlebotomy/EKG lab.
● Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
● Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
01/2009 to 05/2011 Phlebotomy Instructor
Delgado Community College – New Orleans, LA
● Upheld classroom rules and regulations according to campus and department guidelines.
● Devised plans to support personal growth and improvement for sustained success both within and after the program.
● Gathered and reported attendance records according to school and program protocols.
● Maintained up-to-date Phlebotomy Technician certification to sustain program relevance.
● Supported students with one-on-one coaching in career pursuits and post-program next steps.
● Taught hands-on and didactic portions of lab-based courses in adherence with IEC standards for curriculum development.
● Interpreted and composed instructions in various forms using software, written communication and hand-drawn diagrams.
● Taught vein selection and blood extraction protocol in real-time with demonstration materials and in clinical settings.
● Trained students in industry-leading sanitation and hygiene protocol to improve career readiness.
● Maintained exam rooms by ordering supplies, transporting specimens, washing and packing instruments and changing solutions.
● Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe or butterfly venipuncture methods.
03/2008 to 01/2009 Phlebotomy Instructor
Louisiana Technical College – Harvey, LA
● Upheld classroom rules and regulations according to campus and department guidelines.
● Coached students on an individual level with patience and positive reinforcement.
● Devised plans to support personal growth and improvement for sustained success both within and after the program.
● Gathered and reported attendance records according to school and program protocols.
● Maintained up-to-date
● Phlebotomy Technician certification to sustain program relevance.
● Supported students with one-on-one coaching in career pursuits and post-program next steps.
● Taught hands-on and didactic portions of lab-based courses in adherence with standards for curriculum development.
● Interpreted and composed instructions in various forms using software, written communication and hand-drawn diagrams.
● Taught vein selection and blood extraction protocol in real-time with demonstration materials and in clinical settings.
● Trained students in industry-leading sanitation and hygiene protocol to improve career readiness.
● Maintained exam rooms by ordering supplies, transporting specimens, washing and packing instruments and changing solutions.
01/1986 to 08/1996 Phlebotomy Supervisor
Mercy Hospital New Orleans – New Orleans, LA
● Supervised employees at multiple sites and reporting locations to maintain consistent practices across the company.
● Reviewed employee performance and developed improvement plans.
● Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and hazardous waste disposal procedures.
● Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe or butterfly venipuncture methods.
● Managed daily activities and workflow of hospital institutions to collect, label and analyze samples correctly.
● Performed tasks as a member of line staff when needed to reduce wait time.
● Correlated and interpreted data based on complex factors, including technical, instrumental and physiological conditions, affecting test results.
● Interviewed and hired phlebotomists and office personnel for the company.
● Notified management of compliance and workplace safety issues from the department and recommended simple solutions.
● Monitored customer service and supported staff in resolving patient concerns to maximize workflows.
● Fostered communication within the team and between departments.
● Managed effective schedules to cover all department needs.
● Developed and implemented training processes to achieve high quality of care for all patients.
● Upheld all compliance standards and kept the team in line with requirements.
● Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
● Resolved unusual test orders by contacting physicians, nursing stations or reference laboratories.
● Accurately labeled vacutainer tubes with patient name, date and time of collection.
● Followed physician orders when administering therapeutic phlebotomy.
● Obtained blood specimens by performing venipunctures and finger sticks several times per day.
● Performed bedside tests like bleeding time tests and entered results into patient charts.
● Organized daily work based on collection priority.
● Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
● Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
● Assembled tourniquets, needles and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
● Assisted with office procedures by monitoring patient flow, performing telephone screening and maintaining sample drug lists.
● Maintained exam rooms by ordering supplies, transporting specimens, washing and packing instruments and changing solutions.
04/1984 to 12/1986 Phlebotomy Technician
Methodist Hospital New Orleans – New Orleans, LA
● Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
● Followed physician orders when administering therapeutic phlebotomy.
● Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe or butterfly venipuncture methods.
● Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and hazardous waste disposal procedures.
● Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
● Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
● Assembled tourniquets, needles and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
● Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.
● Organized daily work based on collection priority.
● Obtained blood specimens by performing venipunctures and finger sticks several times per day.
● Accurately labeled vacutainer tubes with patient name, date and time of collection.
● Performed bedside tests like bleeding time tests and entered results into patient charts.
● Maintained exam rooms by ordering supplies, transporting specimens, washing and packing instruments and changing solutions.
● Collected fluid or tissue samples by using appropriate collection procedures,
● Logged patient information and recorded results into the system using computers.
● Assisted with office procedures by monitoring patient flow, performing telephone screening and maintaining sample drug lists.
EDUCATION
High School Diploma
New Orleans General Hospital School of Phlebotomy - New Orleans, LA 05/2014 Masters Criminal Justice
Southern University At New Orleans - New Orleans, LA 06/2004 BA. Sociology/Elementary Education
Southern University At New Orleans - New Orleans, LA CERTIFICATIONS
● Phlebotomy/EKG Training - Certified
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