Sherry Simonds
Braselton,GA
Summary
Highly-skilled phlebotomist with 31 years of experience in healthcare settings. Provides compassionate and professional care. Proficient in collecting blood specimens and processing for further analysis.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Phlebotomist
Path Group
09.2021 - Current
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
MLT,ASCP
Gainesville Internal Medicine Group
04.2016 - 08.2019
- Performed testing on specimens in Hematology, Chemistry and Urinalysis.
- Responsible for calibration and QC on lab instruments and kit testing.
- Set up new instruments and performed correlation studies.
- Performed phlebotomy.
- Performed specimen processing for reference lab testing.
- Responsible for training new staff.
- Responsible for lab supplies and placing orders.
- Performed Proficiency Testing and linearity.
- Reviewed documentation for compliance with requirements and accuracy of information.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal and other regulatory standards.
- Set up, maintained and verified sterility of lab equipment and tools.
MLT,ASCP
Northeast Georgia Health System Inc.
08.2007 - 08.2015
- Performed analysis on body fluids in Hematology, Chemistry, Urinalysis and Special Chemistry.
- Performed calibration and quality control on lab instruments.
- Provided customer service for patients, physicians and other department employees.
- Provided training for new staff.
- Served as supervisor on weekend shifts.
- Performed inventory for Chemistry analyzer.
- Handled specimens according to laboratory protocols to maximize accuracy and precision of results.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal and other regulatory standards.
- Kept laboratory equipment clean and in good working order for optimal functionality and longevity.
MLT,ASCP
Habersham Medical Center
08.2015 - 04.2016
- Performed analysis on body fluids in Hematology, Chemistry, Urinalysis, and Special Chemistry.
- Performed calibration and quality control on lab instruments.
- Provided customer service for patients, physicians and other department employees.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal and other regulatory standards.
- Kept laboratory equipment clean and in good working order for optimal functionality and longevity.
- Handled specimens according to laboratory protocols to maximize accuracy and precision of results.
- Performed phlebotomy as needed.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
MLT, ASCP
Chestatee Regional Hospital
08.1997 - 08.2007
- Performed outpatient and inpatient phlebotomy.
- Performed specimen processing for reference lab testing.
- Performed testing on specimens in Hematology, Chemistry and Urinalysis.
- Responsible for calibration and quality control on lab instruments.
MLT,ASCP
Habersham Medical Center
04.1993 - 08.1997
- Performed analysis on body fluids in Hematology, Chemistry and Urinalysis.
- Performed calibration and quality control on lab instruments.
- Performed Chain of Custody Drug Screens and Legal Alcohols.
- Handled specimens according to laboratory protocols to maximize accuracy and precision of results.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal and other regulatory standards.
- Kept laboratory equipment clean and in good working order for optimal functionality and longevity.
Education
MLT Certification - Medical Laboratory Technology
Lanier Technical College
Oakwood, GA01.1993
Skills
- Phlebotomy
- Excellent customer service
- Dependable and hard working
- Computer skills
- Detail-oriented
- Excellent work ethic
- Verbal and written communication
- Multitasking abilities
- Self-motivated professional
Certification
- MLT ASCP Certification 1993
Timeline
Phlebotomist
Path Group
09.2021 - Current
MLT,ASCP
Gainesville Internal Medicine Group
04.2016 - 08.2019
MLT,ASCP
Habersham Medical Center
08.2015 - 04.2016
MLT,ASCP
Northeast Georgia Health System Inc.
08.2007 - 08.2015
MLT, ASCP
Chestatee Regional Hospital
08.1997 - 08.2007
MLT,ASCP
Habersham Medical Center
04.1993 - 08.1997
MLT Certification - Medical Laboratory Technology
Lanier Technical College
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