Phlebotomist - LabCorp - Falls Church, VA
(2022-10)
- Improved patient comfort by efficiently drawing blood samples using various techniques such as venipuncture and capillary puncture.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Reduced contamination risks by strictly adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining a clean work environment.
- Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear, or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
- Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
- Verified proper storage and transportation of specimens to laboratories.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Demonstrated adaptability by effectively performing blood draws on diverse patient populations, including pediatric, geriatric, and challenging cases.
- Promoted a positive atmosphere within the phlebotomy department through active participation in team meetings and effective communication with colleagues.
- Performed nasal swab and rapid antibody testing via blood droplet collection.
- Obtained temperatures of visitors and employees at entry of facility and asked screening questions.
- Recorded patient vital signs prior to beginning medical procedures.
- Collected and treated patient samples to test for COVID-19 infection.
- Processed positive and negative test responses according to established protocols and reporting requirements.
- Provided COVID-19 FAQs and educational material to patrons and employees.
- Documented novel coronavirus screening assessments.
- Donned and removed personal protective equipment (PPE) per company protocols.
- Protected individual confidentiality as prescribed by local, state and federal mandates.
- Disinfected tools, equipment and surfaces between patients.
- Completed necessary reports and documentation on time and to specifications.
Medical Assistant/ Behavioral and Mental Health - Neighborhood Health - Fairfax, VA
(2020-10 - 2022-08)
- Performed nasal swab and rapid antibody testing via blood droplet collection.
- Obtained temperatures of visitors and employees at entry of facility and asked screening questions.
- Recorded patient vital signs prior to beginning medical procedures.
- Collected and treated patient samples to test for COVID-19 infection.
- Processed positive and negative test responses according to established protocols and reporting requirements.
Medical Assistant/ Receptionist - Velocity Urgent Care - Woodbridge, VA
(2019-02 - 2019-06)
- Coordinated patient scheduling, check-in, check-out and payments for billing.
- Managed master calendar and scheduled appointments for providers based on optimal patient loads and clinician availability.
- Checked patient insurance, demographic and health history to keep information current.
- Contributed to and helped lead employee staff meetings, reporting trends in procedures, advising leadership on resources needed and preparing information to be disseminated.
- Transcribed phone messages and relayed to appropriate personnel.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Gathered forms and copied insurance cards to collect patient information for billing and insurance filing.
Medical Assistant - Patient First - Manassas, VA
(2012-06 - 2019-02)
- Recognized individuals under influence of drugs or alcohol and typical behaviors associated with each.
- Assessed clients upon admission and discharge to detox; took blood draws for labs.
- Recommended continuing care and medications to clients and communicated with family members on treatment and discharge plans.
- Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
- Took and monitored vital signs, administered medications and managed patient behavior.
- Kept facility clean, performed basic maintenance and restocked supplies to support program needs.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
- Verified appropriate lab couriers picked up collected lab specimens.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
- Performed finger sticks and blood draws.
- Conducted EKG, echocardiogram, stress tests and other ordered cardiac tests.
Home Health Care - Serenity Academy - Woodbridge, VA
