Tammie Lee
Selma
Summary
Dedicated phlebotomist with extensive experience at Unc Health Rex, skilled in venipuncture and patient care. Successfully streamlined blood draw processes, enhancing efficiency and reducing wait times. Proven ability to train staff and maintain compliance with HIPAA regulations, ensuring patient confidentiality and safety during procedures.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomist
Unc Health Rex
08.2003 - Current
- Performed venipunctures and capillary draws with precision to ensure patient comfort and specimen integrity.
- Maintained accurate patient records and specimen labeling to support laboratory workflows and enhance data reliability.
- Trained and mentored junior phlebotomists on best practices in blood collection techniques and safety protocols.
- Streamlined blood draw processes, reducing wait times while maintaining compliance with health standards.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to facilitate effective communication regarding patient needs and sample requirements.
- Implemented infection control measures, adhering to safety regulations to minimize risks during blood collection procedures.
- 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.
- 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.
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
- Addressed questions and concerns to educate patients on collection process and procedures.
- 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.
- Supported quality assurance efforts by diligently documenting all relevant information during the collection process, ensuring accurate test results for patients and providers alike.
Phlebotomist
Wilson Medical Hospital
01.2002 - 04.2003
- Conducted blood collection procedures ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- Maintained accurate records of patient information and sample tracking.
- Trained and mentored junior phlebotomists on best practices and techniques.
- Developed standardized protocols to enhance blood draw efficiency and accuracy.
- Reduced patient anxiety through compassionate communication and expert venipuncture techniques.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Minimized patient discomfort during blood draws by utilizing proper tourniquet application, needle selection, and insertion techniques.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
Education
No Degree - Phlebotomy
Johnston Community College
Smithfield, NC12-2001
Skills
- Venipuncture
- Order of draw
- Patient care
- Specimen handling
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient confidentiality
- Specimen labeling procedures
- Data entry
- Pediatric phlebotomy
- Syringe method
- Sample storage
- Staff management
- Technical troubleshooting
- Emergency response training
Timeline
Phlebotomist
Unc Health Rex
08.2003 - Current
Phlebotomist
Wilson Medical Hospital
01.2002 - 04.2003
No Degree - Phlebotomy
Johnston Community College
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