Christine Pettengill

Certified Phlebotomist with extensive hands-on experience with a range of patients from newborn to elderly. My experience ranges from capillary punctures, venipuncture and arterial including specializing in hand sticks and special collection techniques. Quick to build rapport with patients and successful at reducing patients' anxiety or discomfort.

Highly familiar with centrifugation and aliquoting procedures and medical terminology. Technically proficient in key phlebotomy techniques, universal precautions and sterilization protocols. Team oriented and skilled in training students and new hires on policies and procedures.

Devoted to giving every patient a positive and memorable experience.

Phlebotomist II - HSHS Saint Johns Hospital - Springfield, Illinois

(2025-02)

• Identified patients using proper procedures prior to specimen collection
• Located veins suitable for puncture to draw fluid using sterilized needles, vials and other equipment
• Maintained fully stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier and station
• Deliver quality patient care by completing accurate and timely collection and transport of clinical specimens according to established procedures
• Obtained blood samples for medical testing and transfusion through venipuncture, arterial or capillary puncture
• Promoted blood specimen integrity for laboratory testing using accurate selection of collection tubes and correct technique
• Transported specimens following established protocol for temperature and light
• Observed patient for unusual reactions or events to take appropriate action under established guidelines
• Upheld donor confidentiality throughout intake and collection process
• Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date and patient name
• Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture, arterial or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles
• Counseled patients to ease fears, explain procedures and enhance cooperation during blood draws
• Used heel and finger stick methods to obtain blood from capillaries
• Verified collection orders and communicate discrepancies to nurses and physicians
• Identified best veins for intravenous lines and blood draws, avoiding unnecessary pokes
• Enforced infection control and sharps disposal procedures to protect patients, coworkers and self
• Protected medical information against unauthorized access, loss or corruption by consistently following security protocols
• Work with a shift team to maintain 11 floors in a large hospital setting to maintain all daily, timed and stat draws for medical personal on a timely basis
• Respond to all code blue, rapid, adult, pediatric, ICU and CVICU
• Senior Phlebotomist on morning rounds to communicate to the team to accurately address all stat, timed and daily draws
• Run EKG's during the first shift as required until staff comes on the morning shift

Lab Assistant - The Portland Clinic - Beaverton Location

(2023-09 - 2025-01)

• Identified patients using proper procedures prior to specimen collection
• Located veins suitable for puncture to draw flood using sterilized needles, vials and other equipment
• Prepared and packaged specimens for courier transport
• Maintained fully stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier and station
• Deliver quality patient care by completing accurate and timely collection and transport of clinical specimens according to established procedures
• Obtained blood samples for medical testing and transfusion through venipuncture or capillary puncture
• Centrifuged blood specimens in test tubes and capillary tubes to separate cells and sediment from blood serum or plasma
• Promoted blood specimen integrity for laboratory testing using accurate selection of collection tubes and correct technique
• Transported specimens following established protocol for temperature and light
• Observed patient for unusual reactions or events to take appropriate action under established guidelines
• Upheld donor confidentiality throughout intake and collection process
• Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date and patient name
• Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles
• Counseled patients to ease fears, explain procedures and enhance cooperation during blood draws
• Used heel and finger stick methods to obtain blood from capillaries
• Collected specimens for drug screens
• Verified collection orders and communicate discrepancies to nurses and physicians
• Identified best veins for intravenous lines and blood draws, avoiding unnecessary pokes
• Enforced infection control and sharps disposal procedures to protect patients, coworkers and self
• Protected medical information against unauthorized access, loss or corruption by consistently following security protocols
• Assigned patients to diagnosis related groups using EPIC
• Understand and follow oral and written directions

Phlebotomist - LabCorp - Portland Oregon

(2023-01 - 2023-08)

Phlebotomist - UPMC Shadyside - Pittsburgh, PA

(2022-12 - 2023-01)

Phlebotomist - CSL Plasma Center - Pittsburgh, PA

(2022-09 - 2023-01)

Phlebotomist - Grifols Biomat USA - Fort Myers, Florida

(2022-05 - 2022-09)

Phlebotomist - LabCorp - Sunset Missouri

(2021-04 - 2021-12)

NIU College Los Angeles (2022-02 - 2022-04)

LA Vocational Los Angeles (2022-02 - 2022-03)