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KATHLEEN OXFORD

Slidell

Summary

Compassionate phlebotomist with proven expertise in venipuncture and specimen handling at Apps Paramedical. Enhanced patient satisfaction through tailored blood collection techniques and effective communication. Committed to HIPAA compliance and maintaining patient confidentiality, ensuring accurate specimen tracking and timely lab results. Recognized for building trust with patients and clinical staff alike.

Veteran Phlebotomist with proven track record of excellence working in clinic and mobile settings. Expert in all aspects of venipuncture with success in working with difficult or needle-adverse individuals.

Highly-skilled phlebotomist with 20 years of experience.

Provides compassionate and professional care. Proficient in collecting blood specimens and processing for further analysis.

Care-focus Phlebotomist. 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.

Competent Phlebotomy Technician with Plasmapheresis experience.

Healthcare professional prepared for role in phlebotomy with strong foundation in patient care and specimen collection. Proven track record of handling blood draws and maintaining high standards of hygiene. Known for excellent teamwork and ability to adapt to changing clinical needs, ensuring consistent results and patient satisfaction.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Phlebotomist/Examiner

Apps Paramedical
04.2011 - 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.
  • Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
  • Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
  • Organized daily work based on collection priority.

Phlebotomist/Examiner

EMSI
04.2003 - 07.2019
  • 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.
  • Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
  • Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
  • Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
  • Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
  • Increased patient satisfaction rates through consistent delivery of professional phlebotomy services tailored to individual needs.

Education

PHLEBOTOMIST - MEDICAL LAB ASSISTANT/PHLEBOTOMY

EASTERN COLLEGE OF HEALTH VOCATIONS
METAIRIE
06-1990

PHLEBOTOMIST - MEDICAL LAB ASSISTANT/PHLEBOTOMY

EASTERN COLLEGE OF HEALTH VOCATIONS
METAIRIE
06-1990

Skills

  • Specimen handling
  • Butterfly needle technique
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Venipuncture expertise
  • Blood collection techniques
  • HIPAA
  • Patient confidentiality
  • Venipuncture

Timeline

Phlebotomist/Examiner

Apps Paramedical
04.2011 - Current

Phlebotomist/Examiner

EMSI
04.2003 - 07.2019

PHLEBOTOMIST - MEDICAL LAB ASSISTANT/PHLEBOTOMY

EASTERN COLLEGE OF HEALTH VOCATIONS

PHLEBOTOMIST - MEDICAL LAB ASSISTANT/PHLEBOTOMY

EASTERN COLLEGE OF HEALTH VOCATIONS
KATHLEEN OXFORD