Weddlyn Adzanu Livingstone
Olney,MD
Summary
Dedicated Health Technician with over 17 years of experience in delivering high-quality patient care and support. Proficient in collecting and processing blood samples, including specialized research samples, in hospitals, outpatient settings, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities. Skilled in Cerner EHR system for comprehensive patient data management, CRIS for scheduling and tracking, and SoftLab for laboratory information management and reporting. Strong data entry and record-keeping skills with a focus on accuracy and confidentiality, and the ability to adapt to new healthcare software applications quickly. Proficient in multi-tasking and willing to assist with additional work when needed. A quick learner with a strong team ethic, excellent clinical and communication skills, and a positive attitude in customer service.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health Technician
National Institute of Health
01.2014 - Current
- Proficiently draw blood from inpatient and outpatient individuals at NIH Clinical Center for clinical studies and research protocols, based on physician orders through the NIH computerized system.
- Conducted blood draws using syringes when requested.
- Collected and processed blood cultures and other specimens per physician requests.
- Closely monitored patients for any abnormal reactions to venipuncture, such as light-headedness, anxiety, or blackout, and reported these to the patient’s nurse or NIH medical team as needed.
- Conducted blood pressure and vital sign assessments when necessary.
- Acted as a liaison with patient physicians or nurses daily to troubleshoot issues with patient orders, specific test requirements, adequate blood draw volumes, and phlebotomy procedures.
- Utilized standard infection control, safety, and universal precaution procedures during daily phlebotomy duties, and followed biohazard guidelines for discarding needles.
- Received and processed blood, urine, stool, and other body fluids in the central accessioning service according to test requirements, and distributed samples to respective departments and services (chemistry, hematology, microbiology, and immunology) for testing.
- Instructed patients, nurses, and physicians on proper specimen collection procedures in compliance with department policies.
- Utilized Cerner for electronic health record (EHR) management, including patient data entry, updating medical histories, and retrieving test results.
- Employed CRIS to schedule and track appointments, ensuring timely and accurate services.
- Used SoftLab for laboratory information management, processing test orders, managing lab workflows, and reporting results to physicians.
- Maintained patient records with high accuracy, ensuring compliance with HIPAA and other regulatory standards.
- Streamlined patient care processes by efficiently navigating and updating information across multiple healthcare software systems.
Certified Phlebotomist
Medstar Georgetown Univ. Hospital
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Collected blood, urine, stool, sputum, throat swabs, identified patients, entered orders, labeled samples, processing, receiving, and accessioning specimens in a high-volume setting.
- Accurately and efficiently received and processed specimen samples at the Oncology, Transplant, and PSC Labs.
- Successfully carried out detailed clerical tasks, entered laboratory data, and performed other medical clerical duties according to hospital, clinic, and laboratory standards.
Certified Phlebotomist (Field Phlebotomist)
Quest Diagnostics
01.2011 - 12.2011
- Collected blood samples and other specimens, identified patients, labeled them accurately, and safely handled, received, and logged the specimens.
- Traveled to nursing homes to draw blood from residents, including elderly patients with very loose skin.
- Promptly transported and delivered specimens to the lab and registered them at the Patient Service Center (PSC).
Certified Phlebotomist (Field Phlebotomist)
Med Lab.
01.2011 - 12.2011
- Collected blood samples and other specimen, identified patients, labeled, safely handled, received and processed specimen
- Routinely traveled to Nursing Homes to draw blood of residents including the elderly with very loose skins
- Timely transported and delivered specimen to the lab and also accessioned specimen at the PSC
Certified Phlebotomy Technician/Certified Nursing Assistant
Holy Cross Private Home Services & Hospice
01.2010 - 12.2011
- Collected blood samples and other specimen, identified patients, labeled, safely handled, and processed specimen
- Timely transported and delivered specimen to the lab and mailed specimen to other labs
- Routinely collected, handled, and processed blood and other patients’ laboratory specimen
- Provided patient care in private/nursing homes assisted living facilities
- Assisted terminally-ill patients with activities of daily living and ran other errands
- Worked with different teams of caregivers on day and night shifts
- Identified physical, social and emotional needs of clients and provided solutions
Certified Nursing Assistant
Specialty Care Services
01.2010 - 12.2011
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living and ran other errands
- Worked with clients in their homes and long-term care facilities on day and night shifts
- Assisted clients with bathing, dressing, hygiene, and grooming in line with protocol
- Reminded patients to take their medications and transported them to doctors’ appointments
- Identified physical, social and emotional needs of clients and provide solutions
Certified Nursing Assistant
Private Care (for the Verters Family)
01.1999 - 12.2009
- Assisted Mrs
- Verters with activities of daily living and other household chores and errands until the family decided to enroll her in a Nursing Home
- Reminded Mrs
- Verters to take her medications, took vital signs, and transported her to and from doctors’ appointments
- Identified Mrs
- Verters’ physical, social and emotional needs and provided solutions
Education
Phlebotomy Technician -
Roane Medical Institute
Washington, DC01.2010
Certified Phlebotomy Technician -
Baltimore Allied Health Training Center
Baltimore, Maryland01.2010
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Prince George’s Community College
301 Largo Rd, Largo, MD 2077401.1993
High School Diploma -
Keta Secondary School
Ghana01.1985
Skills
Electronic Health Records (EHR) Software
- Cerner: Proficient in managing patient records, scheduling, and billing processes
- CRIS: Experienced in data entry and report generation for clinical workflows
- SoftLab: Skilled in utilizing software for patient communication and appointment tracking
Excellent knowledge of Internet applications Knowledge of Windows XP, Vista, and Microsoft Word, Excel Data Input (Spreadsheet), Typing skill: 40 words per minute [and improving]
Certification
- Phlebotomy State Board National certificate, American Phlebotomy Association, 01/01/11
- First Aid & CPR Certificate, Holy Cross Hospital, Silver Spring, MD, 01/01/11
- Phlebotomy Certificate and Urine Specimen Collection, Roane Medical Institute, 01/01/10
Affiliations
- American Phlebotomy Association—Active Member
- Maryland Board of Nursing—Active Member
Awardsrecognition
Recognized by Holy Cross Hospital for exemplary customer service, 01/01/12
Timeline
Health Technician
National Institute of Health
01.2014 - Current
Certified Phlebotomist
Medstar Georgetown Univ. Hospital
01.2012 - 01.2014
Certified Phlebotomist (Field Phlebotomist)
Quest Diagnostics
01.2011 - 12.2011
Certified Phlebotomist (Field Phlebotomist)
Med Lab.
01.2011 - 12.2011
Certified Phlebotomy Technician/Certified Nursing Assistant
Holy Cross Private Home Services & Hospice
01.2010 - 12.2011
Certified Nursing Assistant
Specialty Care Services
01.2010 - 12.2011
Certified Nursing Assistant
Private Care (for the Verters Family)
01.1999 - 12.2009
Phlebotomy Technician -
Roane Medical Institute
Certified Phlebotomy Technician -
Baltimore Allied Health Training Center
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Prince George’s Community College
High School Diploma -
Keta Secondary School
- Phlebotomy State Board National certificate, American Phlebotomy Association, 01/01/11
- First Aid & CPR Certificate, Holy Cross Hospital, Silver Spring, MD, 01/01/11
- Phlebotomy Certificate and Urine Specimen Collection, Roane Medical Institute, 01/01/10
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