Christle McConnell

Pflugerville, TX ***** • 254-***-**** • adw71d@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

Certified Phlebotomist well versed in venipuncture, capillary puncture and special collection procedures. Detail-oriented and committed to maintaining highest quality control and patient care standards. Adept in variety of software applications. Skills

Equipment and Supply Inspections

Therapeutic Phlebotomy

Preparing Devices

Drawing Blood

Collect Samples

Work History

Certified Phlebotomist, 01/2022 to Current

St. David's North Austin Medical Center – Austin, TX Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies. Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily. Monitored patients for reactions and verified sample quality. Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection. Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses, or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.

Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients. Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.

Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays. Organized daily work based on collection priority. Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.

Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.

Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols. Participated in continuing education programs to stay up to date on new technologies and procedures.

Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients. Conducted venipuncture and other CT procedures.

Followed physician orders to correctly administer therapeutic phlebotomy. Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear, or anxiety and optimize cooperation.

Addressed questions and concerns to educate patients on collection process and procedures. Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.

Mobil Blood Donation Phlebotomist/Class B CDL Driver, 02/2012 to 12/2021 Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Temple, TX

Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.

Conducted efficient cargo transfers to maintain route schedules. Finalized daily logs on schedule to update internal records and uphold DOT requirements. Contacted dispatch to report delivery incidents and determine best methods for resolution. Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes. Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.

Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays. Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents. Inspected vehicle before and after every trip and conducted minor repairs. Maintained safe driving record by observing road rules, remaining cautious, and alert in unfamiliar areas and keeping control of vehicle.

Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.

Monitored and managed fuel consumption and expenses for management reporting. Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment. Secured loads with proper strapping and bracing techniques to prevent damage to valuable assets across long-haul transports.

Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule. Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays. Monitored patients for reactions and verified sample quality. Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies. Followed physician orders to correctly administer therapeutic phlebotomy. Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.

Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness. Participated in continuing education programs to stay up to date on new technologies and procedures.

Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols. Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.

Conducted venipuncture and other CT procedures.

Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses, or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.

Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.

Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily. Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients. Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear, or anxiety and optimize cooperation.

Organized daily work based on collection priority. Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients. Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.

Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection. Addressed questions and concerns to educate patients on collection process and procedures. Keyholder, 06/2011 to 01/2012

Dollar General – Temple, TX

Managed store's stock inventory and ordered new merchandise to replenish low-stock items. Submitted reports to senior management to aid in business decision-making and planning. Kept close eye on department employees and customers to assess theft risks and maintain loss prevention goals.

Examined incoming inventory, merchandised shelves and prevented shrinkage. Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.

Processed cash, credit, debit, and check payments. Effectively allocated tasks during high-traffic times to keep operations running smoothly and employees focused.

Implemented daily operating procedures to keep store clean, adequately stocked, and well-organized.

Decreased inventory shrinkage, drive-off and daily cash discrepancies by closely monitoring daily operations.

Improved customer service by projecting friendly and knowledgeable attitude. Designed and built over 20 displays to generate customer interest in store merchandise. Promoted business' development by building and maintaining relationships with new clients. Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.

Mentored new sales associates to contribute to store's positive culture. Completed store opening and closing procedures.

Trained team members in successful strategies to meet operational and sales targets. Developed and nurtured lasting relationships with clients through dedicated assistance, issue resolution and active listening.

Monitored and restricted access to keys to maintain store security. Maintained clean, adequately stocked, and organized store by streamlining daily operations and introducing new procedures.

Opened and closed store 3 days per week by counting registers, making deposits, and storing and filing all daily paperwork.

Kept store clean and organized to provide shoppers with pleasant experience. Walked through department multiple times each shift to evaluate and correct issues such as cleaning and stock replenishment needs.

Tracked, analyzed and reported store sales performance metrics to store manager. Opened inventory boxes and restocked shelves.

Counted out cash drawers and balanced totals.

Marked-down clearance items and relocated merchandise to proper store areas. Education

No Degree: Phlebotomy Certification, 06/2017

Challenged The Board - Temple, TX

GED: 06/1992

Temple High School - Temple, TX

Certifications

PT - Phlebotomy Technician

Class B CDL Holder

Languages

Spanish

Limited Working

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