Maria Levine
West End
Summary
Dynamic and compassionate healthcare professional with extensive experience in phlebotomy and patient care. Excelled in HIPAA compliance and patient relationship building, significantly enhancing patient cooperation and specimen integrity. Certified in CPR/AED, showcasing a commitment to patient safety and emergency preparedness.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Lab Assistant
Central Carolina Hospital
01.2024 - Current
- Prepared specimens for testing and analysis.
- Demonstrated competence in collecting lab samples for testing.
- Prepared samples for centrifugation, aliquoting and preserving sample integrity.
- Followed safety protocols while handling hazardous materials.
- Demonstrated flexibility working in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
- Logged samples correctly into computerized tracking system.
- Assisted with support duties such as filling products, labeling products, testing samples and taking inventory.
Phlebotomist
Central Carolina Hospital
07.2023 - Current
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses, or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
- Verified patients' identification for proper sample collection.
Traveling Phlebotomist
AMN Healthcare
02.2022 - 08.2022
- Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear, or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
- Performed laboratory tests to assist physicians in diagnosis.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Verified patients' identification for proper sample collection.
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
- Collected blood samples in accordance with laboratory protocols and regulations.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Interim HealthCare
11.2021 - 02.2022
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
Phlebotomist
Pinehurst Medical Clinic, Internal Medicine
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Addressed questions and concerns to educate patients on collection process and procedures.
- Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear, or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
Phlebotomist
Moore Regional Hospital
05.2015 - 12.2020
- Performed laboratory tests to assist physicians in diagnosis.
- Collected blood samples in accordance with laboratory protocols and regulations.
- Provided guidance and support to laboratory personnel.
- Performed venipunctures, finger sticks and heel sticks for both adult and pediatric patients.
- Verified patients' identification for proper sample collection.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Assisted in training and onboarding new phlebotomists.
Education
Certificate - Nursing Assistant
Sandhills Community College
Pinehurst, NC05-2019
Certificate - Phlebotomy Technician
Sandhills Community College
Pinehurst, NC08-2013
Practical Nursing
Montgomery Community College
Troy, NCSkills
- Data entry
- HIPAA compliance
- Sample checking
- Blood collection
- Venipuncture and capillary puncture
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Patient care and safety
- Infection control procedures
- Patient relationship building
- Collecting specimens
- Patient-focused care
- Specimen collection
Timeline
Lab Assistant
Central Carolina Hospital
01.2024 - Current
Phlebotomist
Central Carolina Hospital
07.2023 - Current
Traveling Phlebotomist
AMN Healthcare
02.2022 - 08.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Interim HealthCare
11.2021 - 02.2022
Phlebotomist
Pinehurst Medical Clinic, Internal Medicine
05.2021 - 08.2021
Phlebotomist
Moore Regional Hospital
05.2015 - 12.2020
Certificate - Nursing Assistant
Sandhills Community College
Certificate - Phlebotomy Technician
Sandhills Community College
Practical Nursing
Montgomery Community College
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