PATRICE

LIMEHOUSE

patricelimehouse@yahoo

.com

757-***-****

Vineland NJ

Care-focused Phlebotomist bringing 20-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.

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Riverside Regional Medical Center - Certified

Phlebotomist Technician

Newport News, VA • 01/2022 - Current

WORK HISTORY

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

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Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical

protocols.

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Followed physician orders to correctly administer

therapeutic phlebotomy.

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Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.

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Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.

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Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.

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Reviewed patient records for accuracy and

completeness.

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• Organized daily work based on collection priority.

• Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily. Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.

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Promoted mission, vision and values of organization and trained new clinical staff in phlebotomy procedures.

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Followed established guidelines for reporting significant medical errors or unanticipated outcome in patient care.

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• Performed bedside tests like bleeding time tests and SKILLS

• Complex medical support

Biohazard Policy

Compliance

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• Chronic Disorders

• Sample Processing

• Peak and Trough Tests

• Epic Software

Vacuum Tube and Syringe

Use

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Electronic Medical Record

Software

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Medical terminology

understanding

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Bio-medical equipment

operation

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Medical laboratory

procedures

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• Glucose Screening

Henderson Community

College

Henderson, KY • 12/2003

Certificate: Clinical

Laboratory Assisting

EDUCATION

Berkeley High School

Moncks Corner, SC • 05/2000

High School Diploma

Duke Regional Hospital - Advanced Clinical Technician Durham, NC • 07/2016 - 01/2022

entered results into patient charts.

Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes,

tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.

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Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe or

butterfly venipuncture methods.

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Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.

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

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Maintained exam rooms by ordering supplies,

transporting specimens, washing and packing instruments and changing solutions.

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Perform venipuncture and capillary puncture as age related to age of patient infancy through geriatrics

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Collect urine specimens to appropriate laboratory

sections label specimens collected with patient's name, medical number, date of collection and initial it

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• Draw blood from inpatient PICC line and Ports

Work in inpatient, outpatient and emergency department setting

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Understand various medical terminology related to

phlebotomy

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Forward lab reports to appropriate location and maintain records of lab reports

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Maintained strict aseptic fields when collecting biological samples, minimizing staff and patient infection risks.

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Analyzed bodily fluids with laboratory equipment and detected anomalies related to diseased states or acute injuries.

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Prepared patient for exams, tests and special procedures and assisted with exams and treatments.

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• Obtained vital signs, height and weight of patients. Performed administrative or clerical duties such as filing, reception, scheduling, data entry and patient

registration.

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Assisted with safe transfusions by conducting tests and completing blood counts.

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Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.

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American Red Cross - Blood Collection Specialist

Raleigh, NC • 01/2008 - 12/2017

Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and

efficiently.

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Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

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Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.

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Performed duties in accordance with applicable

standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.

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Obtain blood specimens from patients per laboratory orders by performing venipunctures and finger sticks, process medical laboratory tests and document results

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Communicate with and assist patients in professional and courteous manner

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Review laboratory schedule and verify and complete orders

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• Identify patient and confirm correct patient record

• Monitor and resolve orders in electronic medical record Complete appropriate laboratory forms documenting

tests performed and providing diagnoses correlating to tests performed

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Complete lab requisition forms and produce appropriate labels for forms and specimen tubes

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Enter patient demographics, tests performed and

diagnoses correlating to tests performed in EMR

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• Order and maintain adequate laboratory supplies

Clean and maintain laboratory including equipment, Experience with 16 and 17 gauge needles

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• Operate automated plamapheresis machine

Maintain compliance with SOP current Good

manufacturing procedures (cGMP) and regulatory

guidelines

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• Work flexible schedule

• Strong customer service skills

Demonstrate excellence in customer service and public relations to promote positive professional image of American Red Cross biomedical services

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Ability to draw blood quickly and efficiently from multiple donors

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• Determine donor eligibility through intake questions and Trident Regional Medical Center - Medical

Assistant/Phlebotomist/Receptionist

Charleston, SC • 11/2004 - 10/2007

physical examinations

Perform drive setup, label and prepare blood units for shipping/transport

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Assisted staff in mobile unit and coordinated site operations and setup

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• Trained in total capacity for administrative

Check patient in and out Draw blood according to Dr orders

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Assisted physician with examination and treatment of patients duties and front desk responsibilities

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Perform Medical assistant duties such as vital signs, culture collection, laboratory testing, EKGs, wound management under providers orders

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Maintained detailed records of test results by entering data and patient information into computer

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Conducted preliminary evaluations, including measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure, and

documented results with accuracy

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Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to

maintain current tracking documentation

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Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before

depleted

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Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and

compassionate environment

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Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies

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Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician

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Willing to relocate: Anywhere

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Willing to relocate: Anywhere, Authorized to work in the US for any employer

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