Kim Pepper
Lodi
Summary
Professional healthcare worker with robust experience in drawing blood and handling specimens. Known for strong team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs, ensuring efficient and reliable service. Skilled in venipuncture, patient care, and maintaining sterile environments, with focus on achieving results and high standards. Dependable and prepared to contribute to patient care and diagnostic accuracy.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Phlebotomist Float III
Quest Diagnostics
11.2014 - 09.2025
- Collected blood samples from patients following safety protocols and maintaining sterile techniques.
- Assisted in patient registration and verified medical information for accurate testing procedures.
- Educated patients on blood draw procedures, alleviating anxiety and ensuring comfort during the process.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of phlebotomy workspace, adhering to infection control standards.
- Provided training support to new phlebotomists on best practices and operational procedures.
- 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.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Demonstrated adaptability by effectively performing blood draws on diverse patient populations, including pediatric, geriatric, and challenging cases.
- Ensured proper identification and documentation of samples, significantly reducing instances of mislabeling.
- Adhered to HIPAA standards and maintained patient confidentiality in all interactions.
- Traveled to fill in any staffing gaps
Education
No Degree - Phlebotomy
Mti
Sacramento, CA07-2014
Skills
- Venipuncture
- Order of draw
- Patient care
- Specimen handling
- Sample and specimen collection
- Butterfly needle technique
- HIPAA compliance
- Data entry
- Quality control
- Pediatric phlebotomy
- Blood culture collection
- Capillary puncture
Certification
California Licensed CPT 1 - 00070659
Timeline
Phlebotomist Float III
Quest Diagnostics
11.2014 - 09.2025
No Degree - Phlebotomy
Mti