Ametra Washington
Shreveport
Summary
Certified Phlebotomist well versed in venipuncture, capillary puncture and special collection procedures. Detail-oriented and committed to maintaining highest quality control and patient care standards. Adapt in variety of software applications for EMR maintenance.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomist
Willis Knighton Pierremont Hospital
2024.02 - Current
- Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- 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.
Phlebotomist
Minden Medical Center
2023.12 - 2024.02
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Improved patient comfort by efficiently drawing blood samples using various techniques such as venipuncture and capillary puncture.
Lab Tech 2
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
2021.11 - 2023.11
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Demonstrated adaptability by effectively performing blood draws on diverse patient populations, including pediatric, geriatric, and challenging cases.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Increased patient satisfaction rates through consistent delivery of professional phlebotomy services tailored to individual needs.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to ensure accurate test orders and appropriate sample collection methods were used.
- Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness.
- Adhered to HIPAA standards and maintained patient confidentiality in all interactions.
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
- Performed venipunctures, finger sticks and heel sticks for both adult and pediatric patients.
- Assisted in training and onboarding new phlebotomists.
Education
No Degree - Nursing
McLennan Community College
Waco, TX01.2025
Certification - Medical Billing And Coding
Bossier Parish Community College
Bossier City, LA05.2021
Certification - Phlebotomy
Bossier Parish Community College
Bossier City, LA12.2017
Skills
- Laboratory techniques
- First Aid/CPR
- Sample and specimen collection
- Data Entry
- Specimen Preparation
- Paperwork Processing
Timeline
Phlebotomist
Willis Knighton Pierremont Hospital
2024.02 - Current
Phlebotomist
Minden Medical Center
2023.12 - 2024.02
Lab Tech 2
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
2021.11 - 2023.11
No Degree - Nursing
McLennan Community College
Certification - Medical Billing And Coding
Bossier Parish Community College
Certification - Phlebotomy
Bossier Parish Community College
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