Taylor Richins
Brentwood
Summary
Phlebotomy professional prepared to contribute to healthcare teams with practical training in specimen collection and patient communication. Known for precise technique in venipunctures and maintaining calm, reassuring demeanor with patients. Focused on collaborative efforts and adapting to dynamic clinical environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Extern
Contra Costa College Medical School Clinic
10.2024 - 10.2024
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear, or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
- Conducted capillary punctures when necessary for patients with unsuitable veins or special needs situations requiring alternative methods.
- Enhanced patient experience by providing compassionate and efficient blood draw services.
- Ensured proper patient identification before each procedure, minimizing risk of incorrect blood collection or results reporting.
In-Home Nanny
Tori Howe
12.2017 - 05.2024
- Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing consistent and nurturing care.
- Supported families by managing household tasks such as laundry, light cleaning, and errand running.
- Fostered a safe and stimulating environment for the children, implementing age-appropriate activities.
- Managed schedules efficiently, coordinating extracurricular activities and transportation needs for the children.
Education
No Degree - Allied Health
Diablo Valley College
Pleasant Hill, CAPhlebotomy Technician Certificate - Phlebotomy
Contra Costa Medical Career College
Antioch, CA10-2024
Skills
- Honest and trustworthy
- Positive attitude
- Punctual and reliable
- Flexible schedule
- Adaptability and dependability
- Order of draw
- Patient care
- Specimen handling
- Venipuncture
- Butterfly needle technique
- HIPAA compliance
- Capillary puncture
Certification
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) - National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Timeline
Extern
Contra Costa College Medical School Clinic
10.2024 - 10.2024
In-Home Nanny
Tori Howe
12.2017 - 05.2024
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) - National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
No Degree - Allied Health
Diablo Valley College
Phlebotomy Technician Certificate - Phlebotomy
Contra Costa Medical Career College
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