Christie Rice
Rutherfordton
Summary
Care-focused Phlebotomist bringing over 20 years of background in laboratory settings. Experienced in skin puncture draws utilizing varied needle gauges and collection techniques tailored to patient need. Successful in encouraging team members to work efficiently and meet production targets. Well-organized, self-motivated and knowledgeable about successful strategies for managing fast-paced work.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Student Preceptor
Rutherford Regional Medical Center
02.2026 - Current
- Selected to precept in a high-acuity Emergency Department, assisting with patient assessments, triage support, and rapid clinical interventions
- Assisted with trauma activations, cardiac monitoring, IV insertions, medication administration, and emergency procedures
- Complete 144 clinical hours in compliance with North Carolina Board of Nursing requirements
Phlebotomist
Rutherford Regional Medical Center
03.2019 - Current
- Demonstrated expertise in difficult venous access, while prioritizing time sensitive labs
- Collaborating in person with nursing staff, ED, ICU, L&D to ensure patient safety standards while working independently as a solo phlebotomist
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
Phlebotomist
Mission Hospital Regional Medical Center
05.2014 - 02.2019
- Provided rapid and precise blood collection in a level 1 trauma ED
- ED, ICU, OR support during massive transfusion protocols
- Senior phlebotomist assisting with difficult draws and staff training
Lab Assistant
Roper St. Francis Hospital
05.2006 - 03.2013
- Demonstrated competence in collecting lab samples for testing
- Ensured accurate specimen collection, labeling, processing and transport
- Maintained compliance with CLIA, OSHA, HIPPA, infection control and patient safety standards while reducing redraws and delay
Phlebotomist
Baptist Medical Center
01.2000 - 07.2005
- Performed early-morning AM collections hospital wide (NICU, ICU, Oncology, Med Surg)
- Upheld patient centered care by providing compassionate and respectful interactions
- Educated patients on specimen collection requirements including fasting requirements and post collection care
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Isothermal Community College
Spindale, NC05-2026
High School Diploma -
Lexington High School
Lexington, SC06-1999
Skills
- Patient confidentiality
- Infection control
- HIPAA compliance
- Proper labeling
- Venipuncture
- Patient care
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- First Aid Certified
- CPR Certified
- Early Heart Attack Training 2026
- NIHSS Training
- PT - Phlebotomy Technician
Timeline
Nursing Student Preceptor
Rutherford Regional Medical Center
02.2026 - Current
Phlebotomist
Rutherford Regional Medical Center
03.2019 - Current
Phlebotomist
Mission Hospital Regional Medical Center
05.2014 - 02.2019
Lab Assistant
Roper St. Francis Hospital
05.2006 - 03.2013
Phlebotomist
Baptist Medical Center
01.2000 - 07.2005
Associate of Science - Nursing
Isothermal Community College
High School Diploma -
Lexington High School