David Morris
Clayton
Summary
Dedicated phlebotomist with extensive experience at Arrowhead Community Hospital, skilled in venipuncture and patient communication. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through compassionate care and efficient blood draw techniques. Strong time management and anatomical knowledge contribute to improved lab turnaround times and quality control in specimen handling.
Diligent City Letter Carrier with history of ensuring timely and accurate mail delivery. Proven ability to manage routes efficiently and maintain positive customer interactions. Demonstrated reliability and attention to detail in handling mail and packages.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
City Letter Carrier
USPS
10.1995 - 10.2025
- Delivered mail efficiently across designated routes, ensuring timely service to all customers.
- Managed daily dispatch and sorting of mail, utilizing advanced postal systems for accuracy.
- Trained new employees on best practices for route navigation and customer service standards.
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints effectively, enhancing overall satisfaction with services.
- Displayed a strong work ethic and punctuality, consistently arriving on time for scheduled shifts and completing deliveries in an efficient manner.
- Improved customer satisfaction by delivering mail accurately and efficiently to city residents.
Phlebotomist
Arrowhead Community Hospital
03.1995 - 10.1995
- Maintained accurate patient records and ensured compliance with health regulations.
- Performed venipuncture and capillary punctures with precision and adherence to safety protocols.
- Optimized specimen handling procedures to enhance turnaround time for lab results.
- Implemented quality control measures to ensure accuracy in blood sample processing.
- Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
Phlebotomist
Thunderbird Samaritan Medical Center
08.1993 - 03.1995
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Excelled in high-pressure situations, maintaining composure and professionalism during peak hours and emergency scenarios.
- Reduced contamination risks by strictly adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining a clean work environment.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Demonstrated adaptability by effectively performing blood draws on diverse patient populations, including pediatric, geriatric, and challenging cases.
Phlebotomist
St Jude Medical Center
06.1989 - 07.1993
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
- Improved patient comfort by efficiently drawing blood samples using various techniques such as venipuncture and capillary puncture.
- Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
Phlebotomist
Friendly Hills Medical Center
01.1991 - 07.1991
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Increased patient satisfaction rates through consistent delivery of professional phlebotomy services tailored to individual needs.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to ensure accurate test orders and appropriate sample collection methods were used.
- Promoted a positive atmosphere within the phlebotomy department through active participation in team meetings and effective communication with colleagues.
Phlebotomist and Pathologist Assistant
Scottsdale Memorial Hospital Osborn
04.1988 - 04.1989
- Implemented quality control measures for equipment maintenance, enhancing reliability of testing processes.
- Contributed to a reduction in wait times by quickly assessing patient needs, prioritizing cases based on urgency, and efficiently completing blood draw procedures.
- Participated in continuing education programs to stay up to date on new technologies and procedures.
- Prepared and performed frozen sections and gross operating room consultations with assigned Pathologist.
- Maintained all anatomic pathology departmental copies of reports & necessary tissue blocks in chronological/numerical order & according to appropriate storage requirements.
Phlebotomist
Hoag Memorial Hospital
03.1987 - 10.1987
- Addressed questions and concerns to educate patients on collection process and procedures.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
- Actively engaged with patients to educate them on proper post-draw care, reducing potential complications and ensuring their comfort throughout the process.
- Enhanced patient experience by performing blood draws quickly and efficiently.
Education
Associate of Arts - Liberal Studies
Fullerton Community College
Fullerton, CA05-1993
Phlebotomy Certification - Phlebotomy
St Joseph Hospital
Orange, CA03-1987
High School Diploma -
Chaparral High School
Scottsdale, AZ06-1986
Skills
- Package handling
- Safe driving
- Memory recall
- Weather preparedness
- Punctuality
- Mail sorting
- Pediatric and Geriatric
- Microcapillary skin puncture
- Butterfly, Syringe, and Vacutainer method
- Anatomical knowledge
- Time management
- Blood culture bottles
Timeline
City Letter Carrier
USPS
10.1995 - 10.2025
Phlebotomist
Arrowhead Community Hospital
03.1995 - 10.1995
Phlebotomist
Thunderbird Samaritan Medical Center
08.1993 - 03.1995
Phlebotomist
Friendly Hills Medical Center
01.1991 - 07.1991
Phlebotomist
St Jude Medical Center
06.1989 - 07.1993
Phlebotomist and Pathologist Assistant
Scottsdale Memorial Hospital Osborn
04.1988 - 04.1989
Phlebotomist
Hoag Memorial Hospital
03.1987 - 10.1987
Associate of Arts - Liberal Studies
Fullerton Community College
Phlebotomy Certification - Phlebotomy
St Joseph Hospital
High School Diploma -
Chaparral High School