Shyterikia Thompson

Compassionate, caring, and at ease with people from all walks of life. Phlebotomist with over 11/2 years of experience in a fast-paced hospital environment. With an organized, service-oriented, and analytical nature, excellent verbal and written communication skills are a must.

Ability to work without healthcare and insurance knowledge. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and their families through empathetic communication, a respectful attitude, and excellent customer service. Phlebotomist certified in venipuncture, capillary puncture, and other special collection techniques.

Highly skilled in the use of evacuated tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and sterile needle in routine blood drawing procedures. Highly organized and a skilled communicator with patients, families, and healthcare professionals. Strong ability to multitask, handle stressful situations with ease, and a thorough understanding of utilization review.

Skilled in record-keeping, appointment-setting, and insurance processing.

Phlebotomist - Willis - Knighton Pierremont - Shreveport, LA

(2022-02 - 2022-06)

• Helped with office procedures by keeping track of patient flow, conducting phone screenings, and keeping track of sample drug lists.
• Kept track of the specimens I collected by initiating, dating, and noting the date and time of collection.
• Gathered tourniquet, needles, and blood collection devices in proper week frets.
• Used vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles to collect blood samples.
• Disposed of needles safely by adhering to infection control, sharp disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal guidelines.
• Spoke with the patient in order to obtain information for lab records, as well as to alleviate fear or anxiety and maximize cooperation.
• Traveled nursing home phlebotomist.

Phlebotomist - Minden Medical Center - Minden, LA

(2022-07 - 2022-09)

• Helped with office procedures by keeping track of patient flow, conducting phone screenings, and keeping track of sample drug lists.
• Kept track of the specimens I collected by initiating, dating, and noting the date and time of collection.
• Sent verification for insurance.
• Registered patients.
• Resolved unusual test orders by contacting physicians, nursing stations, or reference laboratories.
• Stocked the appropriate supplies in the phlebotomy station.
• Labeled vacutainer tubes correctly with the patient's name, date, and time of collection.
• Used a vacuum tube, a syringe, or a butterfly conjunction to draw blood from patients.
• Transported blood samples to the laboratory without the priority of the collections.

Beauty Advisor - Bella Outlet - Bossier City, LA

(2019-07 - 2019-11)

• Set up merchandise in visually appealing arrangements to encourage sales.
• Recommended treatments and styles that would complement the customer's appearance and desired look.
• Maintained visual appeal in the beauty and personal care section.
• Helped customers relax and feel at ease during the procedure.
• Took payments from customers and set up follow-up appointments.
• Entered data into the register to process payments.
• Suggested styles and treatments based on the needs and appearance of my clients.
• Kept track of inventory and reordered items as needed.
• Traveled to special events and occasions to perform on-site makeup artistry, including but not limited to proms, weddings, and fashion shows.
• Suggested products to customers to meet their immediate needs or to address specific concerns.
• Used the result of each customer to determine their specific conditions and skin type.

High School - Minden High School (2014) Minden, LA

Certification of phlebotomy Tech - Phlebotomy - Rock Bridge Training Institute (2022) Shreveport, LA