Carlene Alix
Waynesboro,VA
Summary
Healthcare professional prepared for role in phlebotomy with strong foundation in patient care and specimen collection. Proven track record of handling blood draws and maintaining high standards of hygiene. Known for excellent teamwork and ability to adapt to changing clinical needs, ensuring consistent results and patient satisfaction.
Care-focused Phlebotomist bringing 20-year background in laboratory settings. Accomplished at easing patient anxieties and hitting veins on first attempts. Experienced in skin puncture draws utilizing varied needle gauges and collection techniques tailored to patient need.
Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in quality clinical patient care and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Phlebotomist II Clinical Lab Technician
University of Virginia Medical Center
04.2024 - Current
- Collecting and processing specimens using institutional protocol
- Direct quality patient clinical care
- 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.
- 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.
- Reduced contamination risks by strictly adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining a clean work environment.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Demonstrated adaptability by effectively performing blood draws on diverse patient populations, including pediatric, geriatric, and challenging cases.
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
- Improved patient comfort by efficiently drawing blood samples using various techniques such as venipuncture and capillary puncture.
- Increased patient satisfaction rates through consistent delivery of professional phlebotomy services tailored to individual needs.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to ensure accurate test orders and appropriate sample collection methods were used.
- Promoted a positive atmosphere within the phlebotomy department through active participation in team meetings and effective communication with colleagues.
Clinical Research Coordinator II
Center for Diabetes Technology, School of Medicine. UVA
07.2022 - Current
- Assisting and supporting in the clinical research studies.
- Prepare study materials which include, but are not limited to, the informed consent document, case report forms (CRFs), enrollment logs, and OnCore.
- Recruit and screen for study patients.
- Point of contact for study participants by answering questions and keeping them informed on the study progress and tests.
- Manages the inventory of equipment and supplies related to the study and orders more as needed.
- Attend meetings, events, and seminars in order to promote clinical trials.
- Collect specimens and input data and patient information into electronic systems.
- Maintain effective and ongoing communication with the sponsor, PI, finance department, and other clinical and research staff members.
- Collaborate with PI to prepare IRB and other regulatory submission documents as required by the protocol.
- Manage multiple studies.
- Submission of initial protocol with local IRB and central IRB.
- Study start-up through CRConnect.
- Submit continuations, amendments, modifications, respond to IRB questions, maintain accuracy of delegation and training logs, and maintain research files and documentation involving the regulatory requirements per the study. Preparing for internal audits and monitoring visits.
- Project management oversight from study start up to study closure
- Consenting subjects (in-person and virtual)
- Eligibility review and subject enrollment
- Conduct protocol visits in compliance with protocol
- IATA Process and ship laboratory samples to central laboratories
- Upload imaging to central imaging vendors
- Data entry/query resolution
- Facilitate monitoring visits and prepare for audits
- Study archival
- EPIC, Oncore, Florence, REDCap, and multiple EDC systems
Phlebotomist/Clinical Nurse Technician I
Valley Urgent Care and Occupational Medicine
10.2020 - 03.2025
- ECG Testing
- Administering vaccinations.
- IV Placement and Phlebotomy.
- POC testing and processing of specimens.
- Triaging patients and communicating effectively with clinicians and staff. Providing and excelling in direct clinical patient care.
- Wound care/Splinting/Casting.
Clinical Nurse Technician I/Phlebotomist/ER Technician
Sentara Medical Center
10.2017 - 07.2021
INOVA Health System
07.2003 - 07.2016
- Clinical Skills include.
- I have worked on every wing of the hospital from Cardiac Telemetry, Progressive Care Unit (step down from CCU). Behavioral health, Med- Surg restorative training to long-term Care, Emergency Room services and worked at the Advanced Wound care clinic for 14 years in total at Inova Health Systems. I assisted RN’s and Physicians with wound healing and dressings applications including skin grafting of wounds. I am skilled in dealing with often difficult or demented patients.
- I find I am called to handle patients other clinical nurse technicians are challenged with on their own.
- Phlebotomy/Venipuncture.
- Quality Bed-side care.
- Foley catheter application with sterile technique.
- PICC line dressing application/change using sterile technique.
- NG Tube placement, Fecal management; rectal tube placement.
- Advance wound care; wound vac applications with bridged dressings.
- Splinting/soft cast application, suture, and staple removal.
- IV insertion/placement. Retro IV insertions to access arterial venous blood samples.
- CPR and Stroke Alert Protocol Awareness
- Sterile and clean dressing technique.
- POC Lab testing and processing lab specimens for send out.
- Assisting and supporting physicians and other clinicians in a highly skilled clinical atmosphere.
- I have also been involved with inventory and procurement management.
Certified Hospice and Palliative Nursing Assistant
Capital Hospice
01.2005 - 01.2009
- I am responsible for ensuring excellent quality of care for patients suffering from terminal illnesses.
- My responsibilities consist of daily care and wellbeing of patients and reporting daily to nurses and doctors.
Capital Home Health
01.2005 - 01.2009
- Per Diem position for restorative training in homes. Similar responsibilities as Capital Hospice position.
Certified Nurse Assistant I
Nursing Care Center of Bristol
01.2000 - 01.2006
- I am responsible for, on average, 8-10 patients per day. I provide skin care treatment, patient care, and reporting.
- Constantly monitoring and recording patient’s behaviors and reporting any changes needed in care and reporting breakdowns, bruises, and/or side effects due to medication changes.
- I thrive in a team environment, coordinating with nurses, doctors, and my peers. The most important aspect of my job is to provide. patients the best care possibleI take great pride in caring for Patient’s health and happiness.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Advanced Professional Development
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VAundefined
NOVA Community College (Loudoun Campus)
General Education Diploma - undefined
01.1996
Skills
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient confidentiality
- Blood collection techniques
- Specimen labeling procedures
- Venipuncture expertise
- Blood culture collection
- Capillary puncture
- Data entry
- Specimen preparation
- Infection control
Certification
- Licensed Phlebotomy Technician (NHA) Current License#G5N5G5A6
- Advanced Certified Nurse Aide III (VA) Current License#1401103884
- Hospice/Palliative Nursing Association (HPNA) Current
- CPR Certification Red Cross (VA) BLS RQI
- Clinical Technician I (VA) NOVA Workforce Development
- Ultimate Health School of Nursing: Studied and completed: Licensed Practical Nurse.
- Good Clinical Practice- Research
Timeline
Phlebotomist II Clinical Lab Technician
University of Virginia Medical Center
04.2024 - Current
Clinical Research Coordinator II
Center for Diabetes Technology, School of Medicine. UVA
07.2022 - Current
Phlebotomist/Clinical Nurse Technician I
Valley Urgent Care and Occupational Medicine
10.2020 - 03.2025
Clinical Nurse Technician I/Phlebotomist/ER Technician
Sentara Medical Center
10.2017 - 07.2021
Certified Hospice and Palliative Nursing Assistant
Capital Hospice
01.2005 - 01.2009
Capital Home Health
01.2005 - 01.2009
INOVA Health System
07.2003 - 07.2016
Certified Nurse Assistant I
Nursing Care Center of Bristol
01.2000 - 01.2006
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NOVA Community College (Loudoun Campus)
General Education Diploma - undefined
Some College (No Degree) - Advanced Professional Development
University of Virginia
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