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Melinda Day
Eaglehawk
Summary
Dynamic phlebotomist with expertise in venipuncture and patient care, honed at Australian Clinical Labs. Proven track record in enhancing specimen handling processes and training staff, resulting in improved turnaround times. Committed to maintaining HIPAA compliance and ensuring patient comfort, while fostering a collaborative healthcare environment.
Experienced with venipuncture techniques and patient interaction in clinical settings. Utilizes meticulous attention to detail and thorough understanding of safety protocols to ensure accurate specimen collection. Track record of maintaining patient comfort and fostering calm environment during procedures.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Phlebotomist
Australian Clinical Labs
01.2015 - Current
- Collected blood samples using venipuncture and capillary methods, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- Maintained accurate records of specimen collection and processing for quality assurance compliance.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to streamline sample handling procedures and improve turnaround times.
- Trained new staff on phlebotomy techniques, equipment usage, and safety protocols to enhance team performance.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bendigo Regional Institute of TAFE
Bendigo-Echuca, VIC12-1978
Skills
- Venipuncture
- Order of draw
- Patient care
- Specimen handling
- Butterfly needle technique
- Sample and specimen collection
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient confidentiality
- Venipuncture expertise
- Blood collection techniques
- Specimen labeling procedures
- HIPAA
- Patient support
- Blood culture collection
- Capillary puncture
- Data entry
- Specimen preparation
- Infection control
- Quality control
- Paperwork processing
- Recording data
- Patient preparation
- Syringe method
- Quality control guidelines
- Sample storage
- Geriatric phlebotomy
- Skin puncture
- Adaptable approach
- Medical records management
- Hemoglobin testing
- Health education
- Medical office administration
- Quality assurance
- Staff management
- Medical testing
- Personal protective equipment usage
- Health and safety
- Medical terminology
- Technical troubleshooting
- Emergency response training
- Patient assessment
- Regulatory compliance
- Process improvement initiatives
- Multi-sample collection
- Medical records handling
- Sanitation and sterilization
- On-site testing
- Sample labeling
- Blood collection
- EMR recordkeeping
- Therapeutic phlebotomy
- Communication
- Anatomy and physiology
- Proper labeling
- Specimen collection and storage
- Time management
Certification
- PT - Phlebotomy Technician
- [Area of certification] Training - [Timeframe]
- Certified [Job Title], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
- [Area of certification], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
Interests
Timeline
Phlebotomist
Australian Clinical Labs
01.2015 - Current
High School Diploma -
Bendigo Regional Institute of TAFE