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Jenna Ellis

Charlotte

Summary

Compassionate phlebotomist with extensive experience at Tennessee Oncology, skilled in venipuncture and patient care. Enhanced patient comfort through empathetic communication and precise specimen handling, ensuring accurate and timely results. Certified in CPR/AED, I excel in diverse settings, adapting techniques to meet the needs of all patients.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Phlebotomist

Tennessee Oncology
05.2024 - Current
  • Increased patient satisfaction by providing gentle care and empathetic support during blood collection procedures.
  • Improved patient comfort and trust with compassionate communication and professional bedside manner.
  • Identified veins suitable for venipuncture with precision, minimizing discomfort for patients.
  • Collected blood samples in accordance with laboratory protocols and regulations.
  • Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
  • Verified patients' identification for proper sample collection.

Phlebotomist

Quest Diagnostics
05.2022 - 05.2024
  • Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
  • 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.
  • Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.

Mobile Phlebotomist

Springs Medical Lab
09.2019 - 05.2022
  • Demonstrated adaptability by providing phlebotomy services in various settings such as homes, clinics, and assisted living facilities.
  • Maintained a high level of accuracy in performing venipunctures for diverse patient populations, including infants, elderly patients, and those with challenging veins.
  • Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
  • Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.

Phlebotomist

Dickson Medical Associates
06.2019 - 09.2019
  • Collected, labeled, and processed blood samples for variety of tests, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery to laboratory.
  • Enhanced patient experience by performing blood draws quickly and efficiently.
  • Maintained high standards of cleanliness and sterilization of phlebotomy equipment, ensuring patient safety.
  • Performed venipunctures, finger sticks and heel sticks for both adult and pediatric patients.

Phlebotomist

AEL Laboratories
05.2018 - 06.2019
  • Improved patient comfort by efficiently drawing blood samples using various techniques such as venipuncture and capillary puncture.
  • Demonstrated adaptability by effectively performing blood draws on diverse patient populations, including pediatric, geriatric, and challenging cases.
  • Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
  • Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.

Education

Phlebotomy Certification - Phlebotomy

TN College of Applied Technology
Nashville
05-2018

General Studies

Creek Wood High School
Charlotte, TN
05-2005

Skills

  • Venipuncture
  • Order of draw
  • Patient care
  • Specimen handling
  • Processing specimens (Centrifuge)
  • Certified in CPR/AED

Timeline

Phlebotomist

Tennessee Oncology
05.2024 - Current

Phlebotomist

Quest Diagnostics
05.2022 - 05.2024

Mobile Phlebotomist

Springs Medical Lab
09.2019 - 05.2022

Phlebotomist

Dickson Medical Associates
06.2019 - 09.2019

Phlebotomist

AEL Laboratories
05.2018 - 06.2019

Phlebotomy Certification - Phlebotomy

TN College of Applied Technology

General Studies

Creek Wood High School

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