Khyla Surgeon
Greensboro,NC
Summary
Experienced with venipuncture techniques and patient interaction in clinical settings. Utilizes meticulous attention to detail and thorough understanding of safety protocols to ensure accurate specimen collection. Track record of maintaining patient comfort and fostering calm environment during procedures.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomist II
Quest Diagnostics
04.2024 - 03.2025
- Conducted lab tests, performed specimen processing, and ensured accurate labeling
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport
- Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures
- Excelled in high-pressure situations, maintaining composure and professionalism during peak hours
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection
- 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
Phlebotomist
Johns Hopkins Hospital
12.2021 - 02.2024
- Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses, or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs
- Participated in quality assurance and competency assessment initiatives
- Monitored supply levels and placed orders for laboratory supplies
- Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear, or anxiety and optimize cooperation
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods
- Adhered to HIPAA standards and maintained patient confidentiality in all interactions
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles
Phlebotomist
George Washington University Hospital
04.2019 - 10.2021
- 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.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Reduced contamination risks by strictly adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining a clean work environment.
CNA
Care Advantage, Inc.
11.2016 - 02.2019
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
Education
High School Diploma -
Wake Forest Rolesville HS
Wake Forest, NC06-2016
Skills
- Venipuncture
- Vital signs monitoring
- Order of draw
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient care
- Specimen handling
- Sample and specimen collection
- Butterfly needle technique
- HIPAA compliance
- Maintaining confidentiality
BLS/CPR
Certified
Timeline
Phlebotomist II
Quest Diagnostics
04.2024 - 03.2025
Phlebotomist
Johns Hopkins Hospital
12.2021 - 02.2024
Phlebotomist
George Washington University Hospital
04.2019 - 10.2021
CNA
Care Advantage, Inc.
11.2016 - 02.2019
High School Diploma -
Wake Forest Rolesville HS
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