Klare Barker
Stevenage ,Hertfordshire
Summary
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.
Offering strong communication and organisational skills, with keen ability to learn and adapt quickly. Knowledgeable about patient care and maintaining sterile environment, ensuring safety and comfort. Ready to use and develop skills in patient interaction, attention to detail, and data entry in phlebotomist role.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work history
Phlebotomist
HSL
Stevenage
2025.03 - 2025.08
- Organised daily schedule efficiently, prioritising urgent samples.
- Assisted in training new staff on phlebotomy procedures, leading to smoother operations.
- Used advanced knowledge of vein locations for efficient blood collection.
Phlebotomist bank
NHS
Stevenage
2018.04 - 2025.03
- Collaborated effectively with hospital staff, ensuring coordinated care delivery.
- Maintained strict adherence to health regulations in all tasks, ensuring patient safety.
- Prepared patients for procedure by explaining process thoroughly.
- Collected blood samples for diagnostic purposes.
- Improved patient comfort by employing gentle venipuncture techniques.
- Built rapport with nervous patients to ease discomfort during procedure.
- Ensured sufficient stock of supplies by regular inventory checks.
- Conducted sanitisation procedures to maintain clean and safe work environment.
- Established trust among patients through professional and empathetic communication skills.
- Adhered strictly to guidelines for biohazardous waste disposal, reducing risk of infection spread.
- Ensured accuracy of patient information by meticulous record keeping.
- Achieved quick turnaround times by swiftly processing samples after collection.
- Answered patient queries with clarity, alleviating concerns about procedure.
Education
NVQ Level 3 - Hairdressing & Barbering
North Herts Collage
Stevenage 04.2007
Skills
- Compassionate care provision
- Health and safety consciousness
- Blood collection procedures
- Patient comfort prioritisation
- Positive attitude display
- Patient identification verification
- Pediatric phlebotomy
- Efficient time management
- Vein selection expertise
- Knowledge of phlebotomy procedures
- Calm under pressure
- Administration
Timeline
Phlebotomist
HSL
2025.03 - 2025.08
Phlebotomist bank
NHS
2018.04 - 2025.03
NVQ Level 3 - Hairdressing & Barbering
North Herts Collage