Lab Assistant Nursing

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RHONDA HINES

********@*****.*** 832-***-**** Houston, TX 77271

Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities. Phlebotomist Technician with 15 years of experience in patient-focused services with comprehensive experience in high-volume output labs handling live-patient samples, calibrating laboratory equipment and maintaining spaces. Meticulous, detailed and accurate with strong follow-through and administrative skills. Professional and composed decision-maker resourceful in perceiving and resolving problems in fast-paced, unpredictable and stressful environments. Strong communicator when interfacing seamlessly with patients, doctors and medical staff. Infection Control Procedures

Quick Problem Solver

Documentation Procedures Expert

Grooming and Bathing Assistance

Collecting Vital Signs

Patient Relations

Stress Management

Tracking Specimens

Therapeutic Phlebotomy

Donor Screening

Medical Records Maintenance

Advance Health Care Houston, TX

CNA

02/2008 - 03/2010

Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.

Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.

Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse. Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices. LabCorp Houston, TX

Cytology Lab Assistant

07/2001 - 01/2009

Collected, labeled and stored lab samples according to laboratory specifications.

Disposed of laboratory materials and samples using well established guidelines and instructions.

Collected and organized data to perform data analysis and prepare technical reports.

Interpreted test results and determined need for retesting. HOPE CLINIC Houston, TX

LEAD PHLEBOTOMIS/CNA

03/2008 - Current

Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.

Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.

Administered vaccinations of all age group's and educated patients and families on importance of vaccines.

Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles. Summary

Skills

Experience

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

Identified patients using proper procedures prior to specimen collection. Counseled patients to ease fears, explain procedures and enhance cooperation during blood draws.

Centrifuged blood specimens in test tubes and capillary tubes to separate cells and sediment from blood serum.

Collected specimens for drug screens.

Prepared and packaged specimens for courier transport. NORTH HARRIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE Houston, TX

PHLEBOTOMIST

01/2009

NORTH HARRIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE Houston, TX

CNA

02/2008

NORTH BROOK Houston, TX

High School Diploma

05/1990

Education and Training

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