Alexis Frazier
New Orleans
Summary
To secure a challenging position utilizing abilities developed through experiences, knowledge, education, and interpersonal communication skills in the medical field. Phlebotomist with extensive training and hands-on experience in venipuncture, capillary puncture and special collection techniques. Quick to build rapport with patients and successful at reducing patients' anxiety or discomfort. Detail-oriented Phlebotomist with strong track record in painless venipuncture. Highly familiar with centrifugation and aliquoting procedures and medical terminology. Responsible and hardworking professional dedicated to using compassionate and caring approach to provide outstanding services to patients.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomist
CSL Plasma
Westwego
10.2021 - 05.2023
- Located veins suitable for puncture to draw blood using sterilized needles, vials and other equipment.
- Identified patients using proper procedures prior to specimen collection.
- Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier and station.
- Delivered quality patient care by completing accurate and timely collection and transport of clinical specimens according to established procedures.
- Obtained blood samples for medical testing and transfusion through venipuncture or capillary puncture.
- Promoted blood specimen integrity for laboratory testing using accurate selection of collection tubes and correct technique.
- Observed patient for unusual reactions or events to take appropriate action under established guidelines.
- Collected specimens for drug screens, paternity tests and alcohol tests.
- Verified collection orders and communicated discrepancies to nurses.
- Upheld donor confidentiality throughout intake and collection process.
- Conducted various blood tests and updated results into paper and electronic charts.
- Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date and patient name.
- Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles.
- Collected specimen samples and transported to laboratory for processing.
- Counseled patients to ease fears, explain procedures and enhance cooperation during blood draws.
- Identified best veins for intravenous lines and blood draws, avoiding unnecessary pokes.
- Enforced infection control and sharps disposal procedures to protect patients, co-workers and self.
- Used heel and finger stick methods to obtain blood from capillaries.
- Coordinated workflow based on stat, schedule, or outpatient needs.
- Assessed donor vital signs during and after procedures to check for fatigue or dizziness.
- Assessed plasma collection machines for proper functionality.
- Flushed intravenous lines with saline to prevent blockages.
Nursing Assistant Intern
Amazing Grace Homecare
New Orleans
02.2015 - 02.2019
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Demonstrated respect and regard for dignity of patients, families and fellow employees to promote professional, responsible and courteous environment.
- Assessed vitals and noted medical information to report changes to nursing staff and physicians.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Assisted patients with daily activities under nurse's supervision to provide essential care and emotional support.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising.
- Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous visit experience.
- Protected patient, self and others from injury during transfers, lifts and transports by using proper equipment and body mechanics.
- Completed daily room cleaning and organizing to provide patients with clean environment.
- Answered signal lights, bells and requests-for-service to assist patient services fulfillment.
- Documented nursing assessments, treatments and follow-up care to maintain patient safety and optimize workflow.
ExperienceClinical Medical Assistant
Amazing Grace Homecare
New Orleans
01.2018 - 07.2020
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- I also have office training, as well as data entry
- Triage, patient charting, and processing specimens
- Urinalysis, and electronic medical records.
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
- Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Assessed, documented and monitored vital signs for patients within outpatient setting.
- Administered rapid tests for COVID and strep to help clinical staff assess conditions.
Clinical Medical Assistant – Trainee
New orleans Job Corps Center
New Orleans
08.2019 - 01.2020
- Described the functions of a health care team
- Indentify the general roles and responsibilies of the individual members of the health care team
- Define multi- skilled health care professionals
- List the benefits of becoming amember of a professional association
- Compareand contrast quality control and quality assurance procedures.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
- Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
- Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Assisted with diagnostic testing by collecting and packaging biological specimens for internal and laboratory analysis.
- Assessed, documented and monitored vital signs for patients within outpatient setting.
- Participated in team meetings to improve workflows and contribute to improving patient population outcomes.
- Maintained inventory, vaccination and product expiration logs to record updated documentation for tracking purposes.
- Conducted insurance verification and pre-certification and pre-authorization functions.
- Performed preliminary physical tests to accurately record results in patient history summary.
- Administered rapid tests for COVID and strep to help clinical staff assess conditions.
Education
Medical/nursing Assitant - Cma/cna
Job Corps
New Orleans, LA01.2020
Skills
- Communication skills
- Team Work skills
- Problem – solving skills
- Flexibility/ adaptability
- Medical Records Maintenance
- Biohazard Waste Disposal
- Tracking Specimens
- Donor Screening
- Sanitation and Sterilization
- Stress Management
- Manual and Finger Dexterity
- Sharps Disposal
- Drawing Blood
- Proper Storage Procedures
- Therapeutic Phlebotomy
- Butterfly Venipuncture
- Scheduling Software
- Vacuum Tube and Syringe Use
- Written and Verbal Communication
- Blood Culturing
- Instrument Sterilization
- Specimen Collection
- Interval Testing
- Electronic Medical Record Software
- Sample Processing
- Tray Organization
- Analytical Diagnostic Support
- Biohazard Policy Compliance
- Fluid and Tissue Disposal
- Data Analysis
- Staff Phlebotomy Training
- Blood Alcohol Testing
Timeline
Phlebotomist
CSL Plasma
10.2021 - 05.2023
Clinical Medical Assistant – Trainee
New orleans Job Corps Center
08.2019 - 01.2020
ExperienceClinical Medical Assistant
Amazing Grace Homecare
01.2018 - 07.2020
Nursing Assistant Intern
Amazing Grace Homecare
02.2015 - 02.2019
Medical/nursing Assitant - Cma/cna
Job Corps