Jackie Edwards
nottinghamshire,United Kingdom
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with expertise in phlebotomy procedures and haematology, ensuring accurate patient prepping and sample collection. Skilled in comforting anxious patients and demonstrating empathy to foster a supportive environment. Committed to delivering exceptional care while maintaining precision and professionalism in all tasks.
Attentive Phlebotomist skilled in obtaining blood specimens by performing venipunctures and finger sticks. Experienced in monitoring and resolving orders in electronic medical records. Proactive and helpful to patients and carers.
Experienced healthcare professional with focus on phlebotomy. Capable of ensuring accurate and safe blood collection, while maintaining calm and reassuring environment for patients. Skilled in venepuncture and sample handling, committed to high standards of patient care and adherence to protocols.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work history
Phlebotomist
sherwood forest hospitals
Mansfield, Nottinghamshire
12.2006 - Current
- Built rapport with nervous patients to ease discomfort during procedure.
- Collected blood samples for diagnostic purposes.
- Organised daily schedule efficiently, prioritising urgent samples.
- Reduced errors in diagnostics through careful specimen handling practices.
- Prepared patients for procedure by explaining process thoroughly.
- Assisted in training new staff on phlebotomy procedures, leading to smoother operations.
- Established trust among patients through professional and empathetic communication skills.
- Used advanced knowledge of vein locations for efficient blood collection.
- Adhered strictly to guidelines for biohazardous waste disposal, reducing risk of infection spread.
Skills
- Empathy with patients
- Knowledge of phlebotomy procedures
- Comforting anxious patients
- Knowledge on haematology
- Patient prepping
Affiliations
- upcycling furnite
- dancing and socialising
Timeline
Phlebotomist
sherwood forest hospitals
12.2006 - Current
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