Ivana Askew
Suitland
Summary
Dedicated phlebotomist with extensive experience , recognized for maintaining a calm environment and achieving 99.9% accuracy in patient identification. Skilled in venipuncture and specimen handling, I excel in patient care and communication, ensuring comfort and safety during procedures while adhering to HIPAA compliance.
Professional healthcare worker with robust experience in drawing blood and handling specimens. Known for strong team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs, ensuring efficient and reliable service. Skilled in venipuncture, patient care, and maintaining sterile environments, with focus on achieving results and high standards. Dependable and prepared to contribute to patient care and diagnostic accuracy.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomist
Children's Hospital
11.2024 - 03.2025
- Used distraction techniques to help select a vein
- Preformed over 30 heel stick's a week for bilirubin collect's
- Maintained a calm and supportive environment for children to feel safe
- Preformed newborn screening's daily
- Received 10 plus special request to draw blood from returning patients
Phlebotomist
Federal City Recovery Center
07.2023 - 12.2023
- Performed venipunctures and capillary punctures to collect blood samples efficiently and accurately.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols and infection control measures during specimen collection procedures.
- Maintained accurate records of patient information and lab results using electronic health record systems.
- Assisted in training new staff on blood collection techniques and clinic policies to enhance team performance.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
Phlebotomist
Labcorp
04.2023 - 11.2023
- Identify patient's and verify their identity to ensure data match requisition
- Improved patient comfort by employing effective communication skills during blood draw processes.
- Maintained 99.9% accuracy while validating patient's credential's for admission and treatment procedure
- Collect blood, urine, fecal samples daily
- Conducted venipuncture and capillary puncture procedures using various blood collection methods including butterfly and straight needles
Pharmacy Technician
Pluse Pharmacy
01.2021 - 07.2023
- Processed and dispensed medications accurately to ensure patient safety.
- Assisted pharmacists in preparing and labeling prescriptions efficiently.
- Maintained inventory levels, conducting regular audits to minimize discrepancies.
- Educated patients on medication usage, side effects, and storage requirements.
- Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
Education
Crossland High School
Temple Hills Skills
- Venipuncture
- Order of draw
- Patient care
- Specimen handling
- HIPAA compliance
- Proficient butterfly and straight needle technique
- Attention to detail
- Empathy
- Customer service
- Dexterity
Timeline
Phlebotomist
Children's Hospital
11.2024 - 03.2025
Phlebotomist
Federal City Recovery Center
07.2023 - 12.2023
Phlebotomist
Labcorp
04.2023 - 11.2023
Pharmacy Technician
Pluse Pharmacy
01.2021 - 07.2023
Crossland High School
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