Sonia Taylor
Lead Phlebotomist
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About
Dedicated healthcare professional with over 11 years of experience in phlebotomy, laboratory operations, and patient care management. Proven leadership in supervising teams, training staff, and maintaining compliance in high-volume clinical environments. Skilled in administrative coordination, data entry, and patient record management. Currently holding a Bachelor's Degree in Healthcare Administration to transition into healthcare management and operations leadership.
Experience
Lead Phlebotomist - LabCorp - Houston, TX
(2025-02)
- Lead daily operations for public health lab services, primarily serving the LGBTQ+ and HIV/AIDS patient population.
- Perform blood draws for patients of all ages, including pediatric and geriatric.
- Conduct data entry, manage patient records, and provide counseling on STI prevention and treatment.
- Collaborate with clinical teams to ensure timely and accurate specimen processing.
Travel Phlebotomist - Aya Healthcare / Abbott Northwestern Hospital - Minneapolis, MN
(2022-11 - 2023-08)
- Supported a 686-bed hospital by performing high-volume phlebotomy services.
- Assisted with complex blood draws and trained new staff on collection and safety procedures.
- Ensured compliance with patient identification and laboratory safety protocols.
Lead Phlebotomist - St. Hope Foundation - Sugar Land, TX
(2020-09 - 2022-11)
- Supervised lab operations and mentored phlebotomy staff.
- Collected and processed samples for HIV/AIDS and general health patients.
- Performed waived testing and ensured compliance with clinical and OSHA standards.
- Managed data entry, reporting, and laboratory inventory control.
Lead Phlebotomist - Hillcroft Medical Clinic - Sugar Land, TX
(2019-06 - 2020-09)
- Oversaw phlebotomy procedures and assisted staff with challenging blood draws.
- Conducted waived tests, including pregnancy, flu, strep, and tuberculosis screenings.
- Managed data entry, lab processing, and maintained supply inventory.
Phlebotomist II - Quest Diagnostics - Sugar Land, TX
(2016-09 - 2019-06)
- Collected and labeled blood samples from diverse patient populations.
- Maintained data accuracy for demographic and laboratory information.
- Supported drug screening and diagnostic testing processes.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Healthcare Administration - Southern New Hampshire University (2025-06)
High School Diploma - Stephen F. Austin High School (2002)
