Medication Aide, Phlebotomist
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Timothy Gosha
Professional Summary
Productive Phlebotomist offering 13 years of experience in efficiently collecting blood specimens from newborn to geriatric patients in hospital settings. Proven leader with success in recommending and introducing strategies to improve workflow, specimen processing and customer service related to patient care. Skilled at calming stressed and anxious patients of all ages. Focused and attentive Medication Aide with knowledge of medication, potential side effects and adverse reactions. Skilled in administering topical, oral, nasal and sublingual medications. Well-versed in monitoring vital signs for indications of medication issues and general health changes.
Work History
Park Place Nursing And Rehabilitation Center - Certified Medication Aide
Selma, AL
01/2022 - Current
Aya Healthcare - Laboratory Assistant
Seattle, WA
01/2021 - 06/2022
Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
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Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
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Increased medication and medical terminology knowledge through research and continuing education.
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Administered medications to patients and remained vigilant for negative side effects.
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Took patient vital signs, height and weight measurements and monitored glucose and patient wellbeing.
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Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
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● Obtained samples for testing following standard protocols.
● Implemented lab procedures to prevent errors and protect staff.
● Logged patient information and recorded results into system. ************@*****.***
Montgomery, AL 36109
Skills
● Venipuncture and phlebotomy
● Vital signs monitoring
● Medication Administration
● Recording vital signs
● EMR / EHR
Education
James Madison HS
Norcross, GA
High School Diploma
12/2021
H. Councill Trenholm State Community
College
Montgomery, AL
Certification: Medication Aide
Aya Healthcare - Phlebotomist
Flagstaff, AZ
11/2021 - 01/2022
Baptist Health - Phlebotomy Technician/Lab Assistant Montgomery, AL
09/2016 - 01/2021
Corizon Health Inc./ Kilby Correctional Fac. - Phlebotomy Technician Prepared samples for shipping and disposed of bodily fluids in proper containers.
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Followed physician orders to correctly administer therapeutic phlebotomy.
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● Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
● Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies. Followed established guidelines for reporting significant medical errors or unanticipated outcome in patient care.
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● Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily. Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
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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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Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
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Assembled tourniquets, needles and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
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Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
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Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe or butterfly venipuncture methods.
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Obtained blood specimens by performing venipunctures and finger sticks [30] times per day.
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Maintained exam rooms by ordering supplies, transporting specimens, washing and packing instruments and changing solutions.
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Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
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Obtained blood samples for medical testing and transfusion through venipuncture or capillary puncture.
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● Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier, and station. Treated blood-related chronic disorders by performing therapeutic phlebotomy.
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Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date, and patient name.
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Verified quality of specimens by centrifuging specimens for logistics courier to pickup.
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Montgomery, AL
04/2015 - 05/2017
Jackson Hospital - Phlebotomy Technician/Lab Assistant Montgomery, AL
10/2006 - 08/2016
Prepared blood-collecting equipment to draw blood and safely store and transport samples.
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Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
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Enforced infection control and sharps disposal procedures to protect patients, co-workers and self.
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● Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier, and station. Verified quality of specimens by centrifuging specimens for logistics courier to pickup.
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Screened prospective donors by conducting interviews, obtaining medical histories and measuring vital signs.
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Verified quality of specimens by centrifuging specimens for logistics courier to pickup.
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Screened prospective donors by conducting interviews, obtaining medical histories and measuring vital signs.
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● Verified collection orders and communicated discrepancies to nurses. Interviewed patients and analyzed and documented medical records to update and file documents.
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● Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier, and station. Counseled patients to ease fears, explain procedures and enhance cooperation during blood draws.
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