Ernestine Smith

Henderson, NC ***** 980-***-**** adxal5@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

Well-versed in building positive relationships with patients. 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.

Skills

Venipuncture site selection

Tourniquet application/removal

Oral and Written Communication

Compassionate

Blood-borne pathogen exposure control

Biohazard waste management

Puncture site warming

Puncture site decontamination

Detailed Oriented

Empathy

Works well in fast-paced environment

HIPAA Compliance

Work History

Atrium Healthcare – Charlotte, NC

Healthcare Tech I & II, 01/2014 to 12/2018

Collected blood samples (venipuncture and dermal)

Obtained patient vital signs

Facilitated timely turn-over of emergency beds

Maintained care for 40-50 patients per shift

Healthcare Unit Secretary, 05/1999 to 01/2014

Managed reception as first point of contact in metropolitan ED

Performed data, and order entry

Completed inventory and supply orders

Handled incoming calls of 100+ per day

Responded to patient call lights

Duke University Medical Center

Phlebotomist 3/13/23 – Present

Lab Draws various units

Properly Identify patients

Performing venipunctures

Education

Certified Phlebotomy Technician: Medical Careers Readiness of North Carolina, 12/2022

Henderson, NC

Completed and received CPT certification

Nurse Aide I & II: Rowan- Cabarets Community College 07/2000 Concord, NC

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