Kamika Brown
Kansas City, MO *****
************@*****.***
Professional Summary
Focused Phlebotomist offering 4 years of experience and expert in performing venipuncture on newborn to geriatric patients. Accomplished in quickly building rapport with patients with excellent bedside manner and proficiency in easing patients' anxiety. Committed to maintaining highest standards of safety and quality control. Competent Phlebotomy Technician with 4 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. Highly motivated and committed 4 with proven history of superior performance at individual, team and organizational levels.
Strong ability to multitask and prioritize workloads with little or no supervision. Detail oriented professional looking to bring medical background and team building skills to deadline-driven environment. Effective Medical Assistant able to adapt easily to changing environments and demands. Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Work Experience
Forensic processor
ExamOne, A Quest Diagnostics Company-Lenexa, KS
December 2021 to Present
Process specimens urine hair into the system so that it may be processed by the scientists to make corrections in the computer system per requisition orders communicate with tiq to properly put in or take out information in the system her clients account process specimen within the amount of production allotted per day
Phlebotomist
Grifols
August 2021 to Present
. Verify Donor Identification by asking donor First and Last Name + Last four of Donor
Number. Compare the information given by the donor to the label to confirm that the correct label Sheet and bottle go to the floor with the donor. Assign the donor to a donor bed.. Using the handheld mobile unit, scan applicable softgoods that are required for donation Process.. Document Equipment number. For Nextel – Attach the sheet containing the remaining bleed number labels on the
Bottle. Place blood pressure cuff. Select an appropriate vein for venipuncture site. Verify the operating parameters of the instrument and program the appropriate collection Volume. Verify that the procedure is complete. Compare ‘final volume’ and determine if there is an overdraw or an underdraw.. Remove the blood pressure cuff. Hermostat the double line. Hermostat the plasma line. Remove saline tubing. Remove the harness tubing from the red donor valve, the blood line air detector and from
The blood pump.. Place a sterile dressing over the needle and venipuncture site using aseptic technique Remove the tape securing the needle Gently withdraw the needle using a steady motion. Instruct the donor to firmly hold the gauze in place. Bandage the donor’s venipuncture site. Document the final volume on the unit. Document the time the plasma bottle was disconnected in the space provided, the Employee preforming the disconnect procedure will document his/her initials in the space Provided on the disconnect
Temp Screener
Generell Mill
November 2020 to November 2020
. Screened all people entering the building concerning covid-19. Taking temperature. Asking medical questions concerning covid-19. Filling out paperwork. Communicated with nurses with results. Cleaning. Stocking supplies. Doing walk thoughts making sure everyone was wearing protective masks. Providing all people entering the building with protective wear Medical Assistant / Phlebotomist
Dominion Diagnostics-Kansas City, MO
May 2019 to June 2020
· Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history
· Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens
· Made appointments in EHR
· Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations
· Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies
· Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight
· Educated patients by providing medication and diet information and clarifying physicians' orders, answering questions thoroughly
· Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician
· Obtained pre- and post-treatment vital signs and weight
· Prepared blood, urine, stool and sputum lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation Lab Assistant
Quest Diagnostic-Synet
January 2020 to May 2020
. Aliquot procedures must be performed like any other processing duty, and in accordance with the polices and procedures of the laboratory infection control polices. Barrier lab coats, gloves, and eye protection. The original tube is labeled with a computer generted barcode. Place the Aliquot label on the appropriate tube or container needed. Pipette the sample from the primary tube using a clean, disposable transfer pipette into the new disposable plastic labeled aliquot tube. Immediately discard the used pipette into biohazard trash so that it could not be used again accidentally. Verify again that the aliquot label matches the origninal specimen. Cap all specimens with correct tops. Capping immediately prevents any chance of error by adding another patient sample to the aliquot Route Phlebotomist
Heartland Health Lab-Kansas City, KS
February 2019 to October 2019
· Followed physician orders when administering therapeutic phlebotomy
· Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs
· Accurately labeled vacutainer tubes with patient name, date and time of collection
· Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles
· Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies
· Logged patient information and recorded results into system using copia and Google
· Obtained blood specimens by performing venipuncture and finger sticks 60 times per day
· Completed clinical rotations in Geriatrics
Tech 2
Vince and Associates Clinical Research-Overland Park, KS October 2018 to April 2019
· Handled phone systems, ECG's, timed blood draws, lab carts set - ups, blood runner, cleaned patient’s room's and disposed of medical waste, took and recorded patent vital signs, blood pressure and heart rate, flushed IV's lines and draw from an IV line, Administer patient and blood samples. Phlebotomist, Medical Assistant
Dentrust Optimized Care Solutions-Lenexa, KS
· Working with the military men and women for proper health care, performing pregnancy test and send specimens to lab for testing. Preform injections of immunizations, vision screening and blood draws Skills
• Time management
• Patient confidentiality
• Medical office administration
• Charting and clinical documentation
• Blood specimen storage
• Sample and specimen collection
• Venipuncture
• Patient privacy
• Recording data
• Data entry
• Specimen labeling procedures
• Regulatory compliance
• Infection control and aseptic procedures
• Detail-oriented
• Measuring vital statistics
• Quality control guidelines
• Phlebotomy
• Clinical Research
• Patient Care
• Laboratory Experience
• Vital Signs
• Experience Administering Injections
• Epic
Assessments
Work motivation — Proficient
November 2021
Level of motivation and discipline applied toward work Full results: Proficient
Patient-focused care — Familiar
July 2021
Responding to patient concerns with sensitivity
Full results: Familiar
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