Shayla Holmes
Waldorf
Summary
Certified Phlebotomist with expertise in venipuncture and capillary procedures. Focused on maintaining rigorous quality control and enhancing patient care through effective communication and collaboration. Proficient in EMR systems to streamline workflow and improve operational efficiency.
Overview
1
1
Certification
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomist 2
Charles Regional Medical Center
La Plata
03.2025 - Current
- Executed phlebotomy procedures on patients, ensuring a professional and safe experience. on patients in a professional, safe and timely manner.
- Implemented quality control measures for accurate specimen handling and processing.
- Reviewed patient charts prior to collecting samples, ensuring that appropriate tests were ordered for each individual case.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to streamline blood collection processes, improving patient experience and workflow efficiency.
- Coordinated with departments within hospital and clinic to ensure timely and accurate specimen collection.
- Educated patients on procedures to alleviate anxiety and ensure cooperation.
- Developed training materials to enhance staff knowledge and skills in phlebotomy, ensuring high standards of care and safety.
- Addressed emergency situations swiftly to ensure patient safety and care. and efficiently to any emergency situations related to phlebotomy services or equipment malfunctioning.
Lab Technician 2
Inova
Fairfax
05.2024 - 12.2025
- Conducted routine laboratory tests and procedures to ensure accurate results.
- Maintained laboratory equipment and instruments for optimal performance.
- Collaborated with team members to uphold safety and quality standards.
- Documented test results and maintained clear records of experiments.
- Trained junior technicians on laboratory protocols and safety procedures.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards in all lab operations.
- Collected, labeled and stored lab samples according to laboratory specifications.
- Prepared lab for daily operations by stocking materials and equipment.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing. from patients for testing in the laboratory setting.
Certified Phlebotomist (FLOATER)
Labcorp
Alexandria
08.2021 - Current
- Collected blood samples following established safety and quality protocols.
- Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards in all phlebotomy activities.
- Enforced infection control and sharps disposal procedures to protect patients, co-workers and self.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure proper patient care.
- Trained new staff on phlebotomy techniques and best practices.
- Counseled patients to ease fears, explain procedures, and enhance cooperation during blood draws.
Phlebotomist Technician
Quest Diagnostics
04.2014 - 08.2021
- 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.
- Collected blood samples in accordance with laboratory protocols and regulations.
- Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses to discrepancies to ensure accurate patient care.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Organized and filled phlebotomy cart with necessary supplies to ensure readiness for procedures.
- Monitored supply levels and ordered laboratory supplies to maintain operational readiness.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Assisted in training and onboarding new phlebotomists to enhance team competency and service delivery.
- Participated in continuing education programs to stay up to date on new technologies and procedures.
Education
No Degree - Medical Assistant
EVEREST COLLEGE
SILVER SPRING, MD06-2012
No Degree - General Studies
North Point High School
Waldorf, Md06-2011
Skills
- Blood collection techniques
- Specimen Collection
- Blood sample collection
- Processing Specimens
- Quality Control
- Infection Control
- Laboratory Standards
- Patient Data Management Systems
- EMR Systems
- Data Entry
- Point-of-Care Testing
- Medical History Taking
- Patient Advocacy
- Attention to detail
- Emergency response
- Blood sample collection
- Emergency response
Certification
Phlebotomy Instructor, National Phlebotomist Organization, 2023
BLS
- basic life support
- expiration 11/2027
Timeline
Phlebotomist 2
Charles Regional Medical Center
03.2025 - Current
Lab Technician 2
Inova
05.2024 - 12.2025
Certified Phlebotomist (FLOATER)
Labcorp
08.2021 - Current
Phlebotomist Technician
Quest Diagnostics
04.2014 - 08.2021
No Degree - Medical Assistant
EVEREST COLLEGE
No Degree - General Studies
North Point High School