Amanda Coleman
Hopewell
Summary
Compassionate Patient Care Technician with extensive experience at DaVita, skilled in vital signs monitoring and infection control. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through attentive care and effective communication. Recognized for training new staff and maintaining high standards in specimen collection, ensuring accurate and timely results.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
DaVita
03.2021 - 07.2024
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Reduced infection risk by strictly adhering to all infection control protocols and properly disposing of biohazard materials.
Phlebotomist
LabCorp
06.2017 - 01.2019
- Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- 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.
Phlebotomist
Southside Reginal Medical Center
05.2014 - 01.2017
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Excelled in high-pressure situations, maintaining composure and professionalism during peak hours and emergency scenarios.
- Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear, or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
- Upheld HIPAA compliance through careful management of confidential patient records and lab results.
Education
CCHT Certification - Dialysis
CCHT
Hopewell, VA02-2021
Phlebotomy Certificate - Medical Phlebotomy
Petersburg Adult Continuing Education
Petersburg, VA09-2014
Business
Hopewell High School
Hopewell, VA06-2008
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- CPR certification
- Patient observation
- Blood glucose testing
- Specimen collection
- Infection control
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Patient positioning
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
DaVita
03.2021 - 07.2024
Phlebotomist
LabCorp
06.2017 - 01.2019
Phlebotomist
Southside Reginal Medical Center
05.2014 - 01.2017
CCHT Certification - Dialysis
CCHT
Phlebotomy Certificate - Medical Phlebotomy
Petersburg Adult Continuing Education
Business
Hopewell High School
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