James Sheriff
Fredericksburg
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional with proven skills seeking a new opportunity to expand skillsets within a reputable healthcare system. Competent Phlebotomy Technician with 15 years of experience working in high-volume, fast-paced hospital settings. Highly knowledgeable in routine blood drawing procedures and using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles. Committed to maintaining highest quality standards when collecting, labeling and processing samples and specimens.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Phlebotomist
Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center
11.2018 - Current
- Skillful and precise in performing venipunctures; collecting, preparing and storing blood samples.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology, infection control procedures, quality assurance support and data entry and retrieval.
- Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to ensure accurate test orders and appropriate sample collection methods were used.
- Provided support to laboratory staff, facilitating prompt analysis of collected samples for expedited results delivery.
- Demonstrated adaptability by effectively performing blood draws on diverse patient populations, including adult, geriatric, and challenging cases.
Clinical Technician III (ICU/ ER)
Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center
12.2008 - 10.2018
- Provided critical care to adults and geriatric patients.
- Assisted doctors in non-invasive care intervention.
- Applied wet and dry dressing changes as needed.
- Experience in placement and removal of Foley Catheter.
- Performed 12 Lead EKGs as needed.
- Efficient in Tracheotomy care and suctioning.
- Oral and Nasopharyngeal suctioning.
- Performed Phlebotomy blood draws and IV placement as needed.
Orthopedic Technician
Greater Metropolitan Orthopaedic Institute
09.2009 - 01.2011
- Provide maintenance, and repairs to patients’ casts (fiberglass, plaster, etc)
- Applied casts, splints, and orthopedic braces as directed by physician.
- Provided patient instructions on cervical traction and shoulder pulleys.
- Responsible for patient follow-up with orthotics and therapy.
Senior Orthopedic Technician
Inova Health System (Fairfax Campus)
01.2004 - 09.2009
- Assisted physicians with Halo placement and removal; as well as, follow-up care.
- Applied Skeletal, Cervical, Bucks Traction, Cervical Collars, Casts and Splints.
- Conducted training sessions for hospital staff on updated procedures and equipment.
- Assisted Orthopedic Surgeon's in the Operating Room as needed.
- Assisted ER with critical orthopedic cases for pediatric, adult and geriatric patients.
Education
No Degree - General Studies
Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VANo Degree - Nursing
Bunker Hill Community College
Charlestown, MASkills
- Venipuncture Expertise
- HIPAA Compliance
- Specimen Handling
- Quality Control Guidelines
- Specimen Labeling Procedures
- Data Entry
- Time management
- Adult and Geriatric phlebotomy
- Blood culture collection
Educational Accomplishments
Americare School of Nursing (Nursing Assistant Program)
Phlebotomy training and certification through Sentara Northern VA Medical Center.
References
References will be furnished upon request.
Certification
- CPI Certification
- BLS Certification (American Heart Association)
Timeline
Phlebotomist
Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center
11.2018 - Current
Orthopedic Technician
Greater Metropolitan Orthopaedic Institute
09.2009 - 01.2011
Clinical Technician III (ICU/ ER)
Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center
12.2008 - 10.2018
Senior Orthopedic Technician
Inova Health System (Fairfax Campus)
01.2004 - 09.2009
No Degree - General Studies
Northern Virginia Community College
No Degree - Nursing
Bunker Hill Community College
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