Cynthia Orange
Cumberland
Summary
Veteran Phlebotomist with proven track record of excellence working in clinic and mobile settings. Expert in all aspects of venipuncture with success in working with difficult or needle-adverse individuals.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomist
St. Francis Hospital
11.2024 - Current
- Correctly identify patients by scanning their arm band and asking for identifying patient information.
- Draw appropriate blood samples per doctor's orders in a timely manner.
- Properly label all specimens.
Phlebotomist
LabCorp
01.2012 - 10.2022
- Registered patients by obtaining their doctor's orders and insurance information.
- Provided outstanding customer service.
- Collected needed specimens per doctor's orders.
- Processed various specimens and prepared them for shipping.
- Managed office site, patient care, customer service, and general maintenance of the site's order and cleanliness. Ensured all supplies were ordered and on hand. Monitored cash collections and deposit preparations.
- Followed all HIPPA and OSHA guidelines.
- Worked in doctor's offices; general practitioners and OB-GYN.
Phlebotomist
HCA Chippenham Hospital
10.2009 - 01.2012
- Received and processed (centrifugation and aliquoting) lab specimens from within the hospital as well as outside facilities.
- Made sure lab orders were collected by phlebotomists in a timely manner.
- Collected blood samples by venipuncture when needed.
- Answered and transferred calls on multi line phones.
Veterinary Technician
Lyne Animal Hospital
09.2008 - 10.2009
- Maintained routine care of patients.
- Drew blood and performed different types of lab work in an orderly fashion.
- Placed intravenous catheters for surgical procedures, as well as for hospitalized patients.
- Maintained drug logs, hospital inventory, and laboratory reports.
- Assisted doctors in surgery and other daily tasks, as well as seeing to the general upkeep of the hospital.
Veterinary Technician
Quioccasin Veterinary Hospital
11.2007 - 09.2008
- Assisted doctors with the care of patients.
- Drew blood and ran lab tests including CBC's chemistries, urinalysis, cytologies, and fecals.
- Placed intravenous and urinary catheters.
- Anesthetized and monitored patients.
- Observed and used equipment such as endoscope and ultrasound.
- Performed and developed radiographs.
- Managed and instructed veterinary assistants in their daily tasks.
Veterinary Technician
VCA Ambassador Animal Hospital
08.2006 - 11.2007
- Assisted doctors with appointments and surgical procedures.
- Ensured the care of all patients; from the daily care of boarding and hospitalized patients, to the well being of all surgical patients.
- Trained and managed the actions of the veterinary assistants and kennel staff.
- Performed laboratory testing and ensured the upkeep of all hospital equipment.
- Safely anesthetized, monitored, and recovered surgical patients.
- Performed dental prophys and dental radiology.
Veterinary Technician Intern
Animal Emergency Care
05.2005 - 07.2005
- Observed and performed tasks under the guidance of Veterinarians.
- Performed blood draws, ran laboratory tests.
- Performed radiographs.
- Placed intravenous catheters.
- Preformed drug calculations.
- Prepared and monitored surgeries and patient aftercare.
Phlebotomist
HCA Chippenham Hospital
10.2003 - 07.2004
- Identified patients correctly.
- Drew and labeled specimens in a timely manner per doctor's orders, while following all the proper safety procedures.
Phlebotomist
Virginia Blood Services
04.2001 - 10.2003
- Registered and screened patients.
- Performed phlebotomy of donors.
- Operated automated blood collection equipment.
Education
Associate of Science - Animal Science
Blue Ridge Community College
Weyer Cave, VA06-2006
Skills
- Phlebotomy - 20 years
- Patient care
- Specimen handling and testing
- Patient confidentiality
- Blood culture collection
- Drug screening
- Biometric screening
- Medical terminology
- Anatomy knowledge
Timeline
Phlebotomist
St. Francis Hospital
11.2024 - Current
Phlebotomist
LabCorp
01.2012 - 10.2022
Phlebotomist
HCA Chippenham Hospital
10.2009 - 01.2012
Veterinary Technician
Lyne Animal Hospital
09.2008 - 10.2009
Veterinary Technician
Quioccasin Veterinary Hospital
11.2007 - 09.2008
Veterinary Technician
VCA Ambassador Animal Hospital
08.2006 - 11.2007
Veterinary Technician Intern
Animal Emergency Care
05.2005 - 07.2005
Phlebotomist
HCA Chippenham Hospital
10.2003 - 07.2004
Phlebotomist
Virginia Blood Services
04.2001 - 10.2003
Associate of Science - Animal Science
Blue Ridge Community College
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