Florence Matthews
Certified Phlebotomist
Magnolia, MS 39652
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Professional Summary
I am a reliable and hardworking individual,who is committed to getting each job done as quickly,efficiently as possible, All while working as part of a team utilizing my skills and knowledge. Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Certified Phlebotomist
North Oaks Health System-Hammond, LA
Present
• Performed venipuncture and capillary puncture on patients of all ages, ensuring proper collection and labeling of specimens
• Maintained a high level of accuracy in specimen identification and documentation, minimizing errors and ensuring patient safety
• Demonstrated excellent customer service skills by providing compassionate care to anxious or difficult patients during the phlebotomy process
• Efficiently managed multiple tasks while prioritizing urgent requests for stat orders or emergency situations
• Operated various phlebotomy equipment including vacutainer tubes, needles, lancets, syringes, tourniquets, and blood culture bottles
• Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding patient confidentiality by maintaining strict privacy standards during sample collection and handling
• Participated in ongoing training programs to stay updated on new techniques, best practices, safety guidelines, and industry trends in phlebotomy procedures Certified Phlebotomist /traveler
SSM Health-St. Louis, MO
June 2025 to September 2025
Certified phlebotomist,my role is to collect blood samples thru vein puncture,this was a travel assignment I just completed
Certified Phlebotomist
Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center-McComb, MS August 2022 to August 2024
I perform capillary and venipunctures as well heel sticks. I also collect and receive blood samples in a timely manner,I'm also experienced with the epic system Production Worker
Sanderson's Farm-Summit, MS
September 2021 to April 2023
Bag chicken
Cigarette Selector
McLane Company-Brookhaven, MS
May 2013 to September 2021
Select cigarettes orders,train new hires
Phlebotomist
Education
Phlebotomy (Technical college)
Otincc-McComb, MS
January 2021 to April 2021
High school diploma or GED
High school diploma
Skills
• Geriatrics
• Phlebotomy
• Maintaining an organized workspace
• Patient interaction
• Manufacturing
• Microsoft Office
• POS
• Laboratory experience
• Communication skills
• HIPAA
• Typing
• Attention to detail
• Patient safety
• Specimen collection / processing
• Senior care
• Computer skills
• Customer service
• Medical terminology
• Evacuated tube system (ETS)
• Computer operation
• Blood collection tubes
• Basic math
• Hospital experience
• Venipuncture
• CPT coding
• Medical equipment operation
• Restaurant experience
• Leadership
• Pediatrics
• Straight needle venipuncture
• Triage
• Patient service
• Food service
• Grocery store
• Blood sampling
• Allied health - Allied health experience (3-5 years)
• Time management
• Warehouse experience
• Patient Care
• Serving
• Safety-engineered phlebotomy devices
• Epic
• Clinical laboratory experience
• Microsoft Excel
• Data entry
• Organizational skills
• Cash register
Languages
• English
Certifications and Licenses
BLS Certification
June 2024 to Present
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Driver's License
CPR Certification
Medical Technologist
Driver's License
September 2023 to August 2027
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
March 2022 to March 2024
Non-CDL Class C