Halley Meads
Sumner
Summary
Care-focused Phlebotomist bringing ten-year background in laboratory settings. Accomplished at easing patient anxieties and hitting veins on first attempts. Experienced in skin puncture draws utilizing varied needle gauges and collection techniques tailored to patient need.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Laboratory Phlebotomist
Dale Medical Center
11.2022 - Current
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Participated in continuing education programs to stay up to date on new technologies and procedures.
- Addressed questions and concerns to educate patients on collection process and procedures.
- Collected blood samples in accordance with laboratory protocols and regulations.
- Provided guidance and support to laboratory personnel.
Phlebotomist
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
11.2016 - 11.2022
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Performed venipunctures, finger sticks and heel sticks for both adult and pediatric patients.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear, or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
Phlebotomist
Dale Medical Center
07.2015 - 11.2016
- Conducted venipuncture and other CT procedures.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Reviewed and processed requisitions for laboratory tests.
- Assisted in training and onboarding new phlebotomists.
Education
Certificate - Phlebptomy
George C Wallace Community College
Dothan, AL07-2015
Skills
- Venipuncture expertise
- Patient identification
- Specimen handling
- HIPAA compliance
- Therapeutic phlebotomy
- Regulatory compliance
- Patient care
- Emergency response training
Certification
- ASCP PBT - Phlebotomy Technician
Timeline
Laboratory Phlebotomist
Dale Medical Center
11.2022 - Current
Phlebotomist
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
11.2016 - 11.2022
Phlebotomist
Dale Medical Center
07.2015 - 11.2016
Certificate - Phlebptomy
George C Wallace Community College