MICHELLE D. MORRIS

Shawnee, KS ***** 913-***-**** adxanr@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

Phlebotomist with 10 + years of experience working in high-volume, fast-paced hospital settings. Highly knowledgeable in routine blood drawing procedures and using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles. Committed to maintaining highest quality standards when collecting, labeling and processing samples and specimens.

Work History

Mobile Phlebotomist 02/2018 to Current

Independent Contractor - Phlebotek Solution's – Ft. Lauderdale, Florida Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.

Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.

Accurately labeled vacutainer tubes with patient name, date and time of collection. Followed shipping instructions sent from testing lab precisely, to ensure specimen is received intact and preserved for accurate test results.

Mobile Phlebotomist-Acute Care Facilities 07/2022 to 10/2022 Actalant - Contract With Lab Corp – Overland Park, KS Collected 20 -30 blood samples per, using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.

Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport. Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies. On Site Phlebotomist 10/2021 to 04/2022

Allergy, Immunotherapy And Rheumatolgy – Overland Park, KS Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients. Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport. Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients. Conducted venipuncture-50 + per day

Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity. Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.

Phlebotomist 08/2020 to 10/2021

Heartland Health Laboratory – Lenexa, KS

Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection. Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients. Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols. Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies. Organized daily work based on collection priority. Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.

Assembled tourniquets, needles and blood collection devices to prepare work trays. Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe or butterfly venipuncture methods. Clinical Float, NRCMA 12/2018 to 04/2020

Leawood Family Care – Leawood, KS

Basic Medical Assistant tasks. Including monthly autoclave Keeping up Medication samples checking expiration dates and discarding out of date samples. Calling Med Reps when needing samples.

Helped patients get on patient assistants for medications when needed. Covered when providers Medical Assistant or Lab Tech. was out of office. Assisted with Botox injections, laser treatments and cosmetic fillers. Took and recorded patients vitals, noting changes or areas of concern NRCMA 10/2013 to 02/2018

Women's Healthcare Group – Overland Park, KS

Assist healthcare provider with patient care in busy and large OB/GYN office. Place patients on NST machines, monitor NST and patient. Administered injections, performed specimen collection blood/urine for lab tests. Handled fifty calls per day to address patient inquiries and concerns Medical Assistant 07/2009 to 11/2013

The Clinic For Women – Kansas City, MO

Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation. Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies. Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills. Prepared patients for X-rays, electrocardiograms, suture removal and dressing changes. Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician. Retail Sales Associate 04/2008 to 07/2009

Sports Nutz Of Kansas At The Legends – Kansas City Kansas, KS General sales and customer service.

/Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts and printed receipts to ring up customers Issued receipts and processed refunds, credits or exchange Used consultative sales approach to understand customer needs and recommend relevant offerings Supported loss prevention goals by monitoring shopper behavior Produce Manager 11/2005 to 02/2008

Dillons – Shawnee, KS

Managed staff of 12 Produce Clerks and 1 assistant managers. Instructed staff on appropriately handling difficult and complicated sales. Conducted store inventories once per quarter.

Stocked and replenished merchandise according to store merchandizing layouts. Priced merchandise, stocked shelves and took inventory of supplies. Followed merchandizing guidelines to present visually appealing displays. Medical Assistant 12/2003 to 11/2004

Comprehensive Adult Medicine – Wichita, KS

Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician. Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment. Obtained all prescribed laboratory testing.

Offered age-appropriate patient care before, during and after exams. Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations Certifications

National Registered Certified Medical Assistant

BLS/CPR Certified

EKG Certified

Education

Medical Assistant/ Phlebotomist: Medical Assistant 05/1988 Kansas City College of Medical And Dental Careers - Overland Park, Ks High School Diploma 1987

Shawnee Mission North - Shawnee, KS

Some College (No Degree): Prerequisite Classes

Johnson County Community College - Overland Park, KS References

Michaela Galimba CNM, NP, RN

Olathe, Ks

913-***-****

Kimberly Staley NRCMA, Clinical Manager

Leawood, Ks.

913-***-****

Mary Sheldon NRCMA (retired)

Paola, ks

816-***-****

Skills

Problem resolution

Patient confidentiality

Medical Laboratory Procedures

Specimen Labeling Procedures

Peak and Trough Tests

Hazardous Waste and Disposal

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