TAMIKA PAUL

RANDALLSTOWN, MD ***** 443-***-**** adym3r@r.postjobfree.com

Care-focused Phlebotomist bringing [Number]-year background in laboratory settings. Accomplished at easing patient anxieties and hitting veins on first attempts. Experienced in skin puncture draws utilizing varied needle gauges and collection techniques tailored to patient need. Dependable [Job Title] effective in managing operations. Successful in encouraging team members to work efficiently and meet production targets. Well-organized, self-motivated and knowledgeable about successful strategies for managing fast-paced work. 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 for EMR maintenance. Health Education

Stress Management

Quality Control Guidelines

Specimen Collection

Tracking Specimens

Drawing Blood

Sanitation and Sterilization

Time Management

Specimen Labeling Procedures

Proper Storage Procedures

Semen Collection

Critical Thinking

Data Recording

Phlebotomist, 06/2010 - Current

LabCorp – Baltimore, MD

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. Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies. Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection. Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols. Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily. Followed physician orders to correctly administer therapeutic phlebotomy. Followed established guidelines for reporting significant medical errors or unanticipated outcome in patient care.

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

SKILLS

WORK HISTORY

needles.

Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, or butterfly venipuncture methods. Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.

Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear or anxiety and optimize cooperation.

Assembled tourniquets, needles and blood collection devices to prepare work trays. Maintained exam rooms by ordering supplies, transporting specimens, washing and packing instruments and changing solutions.

Assisted with office procedures by monitoring patient flow, performing telephone screening and maintaining sample drug lists.

Handled insurance verification tasks using [Software] and [Software] to validate patient insurance information.

Phlebotomist, 06/2008 - Current

Progress Unlimited Inc – Owings Mills, MD

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. Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies. Make the patients feel safe when they are nervous. Phlebotomist Site Coordinator, 07/2015 - 04/2019

Labcorp – Westminster, MD

Observe and report any performance, compliance or staffing related issues to supervisors Manage and monitor patient flow, wait times, inventory levels and information logs Monitor monthly productivity reports and report any deviations as necessary Address any customer service related issues in a prompt and respectful manner Promote team work, cohesiveness and effective communication among coworkers Perform blood collections by venipuncture and capillary techniques for all age groups Collect specimens for drug screens, paternity tests, alcohol tests etc. Perform data entry of patient information in an accurate and timely manner Process billing information and collect payments when required Prepare all collected specimens for testing and analysis Administrative and clerical duties as necessary

Travel to additional sites when needed

Med Tech, 05/2005 - 06/2010

Progress Unlimited Inc – Owings Mills, MD

Measured patient vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse rate and temperature to record information on patients' charts.

Performed patient service duties by communicating directly with patients, answering questions and assisting with concerns.

Administered medications and performed basic and advanced patient assessments. Interacted with patients and families while demonstrating high standards of performance, teamwork and compassion.

Taken patients on all doctors appointments any surgeries and chemo treatments Certified Nursing Assistant, 01/2003 - 06/2010

Progress Unlimited Inc – Owings Mills, MD

Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment. Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing. Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels. Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives. Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.

Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.

Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies. Assisted coworkers in switch from [Software] to [Software] and completed subsequent training sessions in [Number] days.

No Degree: Certified Med Tech / Certified Nursing Assistant, 03/2023 A New Horizon - Pikesville, MD

No Degree: Pre Nursing, 06/2010

The Community College of Baltimore City - Baltimore, MD No Degree: Certified Phlebotomy, 05/2007

Baltimore Allied Health - Baltimore, MD

No Degree: Certified Nursing Assistant, 06/1994

NJ Vocation Technical School (Union Couty )

High School Diploma: 06/1994

Plainfield High School - Plainfield, IN

EDUCATION

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