Shawn Hutchinson
London,ENG
Summary
Healthcare professional specialising in phlebotomy and patient care. Expertise in venous puncture techniques and blood collection, maintaining high cleanliness standards and accurate sample . Strong background in patient reassurance and understanding of pathology tests and laboratory protocols. Dedicated to improving patient experiences through cultural sensitivity and ethical practices. Ready to support the phlebotomy team by adhering to the company's core values and demonstrating a high level standard
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work history
Phlebotomist
The Doctors' Laboratory
London, England
03.2021 - Current
- Conducted sanitisation procedures to maintain clean and safe work environment.
- Collected blood samples, selecting appropriate vacutainer tubes, syringes and needles for collection.
- Respected confidentiality and privacy, keeping all personal and health data secure
- Practised in accordance with internal guidelines, SOPs and clinical study protocols to mitigate risks.
- Built rapport with nervous patients to ease discomfort during procedure.
- Maintained patient sample integrity through correct handling and storage.
- Built rapport with nervous patients to ease discomfort during procedure.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and bio-hazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Delivered compassionate care and education to reduce patient fear and anxiety.
- Established trust among patients through professional and empathetic communication skills.
- Answered patient queries with clarity, alleviating concerns about procedure.
- Adhered strictly to guidelines for biohazardous waste disposal.
- Maintained strict adherence to health regulations in all tasks, ensuring patient safety.
- Enhanced laboratory efficiency with prompt and accurate sample labelling.
- Collaborated effectively with team members, ensuring coordinated care delivery.
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - Supervisory Mangement
University of The West Indies
Kingston Jamaica 05.2004 - 07.2004
Certificate of Higher Education - Phlebotomy
Viapath/ Synvovis
London 07.2019 - 12.2019
Skills
- Patient reassurance techniques
- Empathy with patient
- Patient identification verification
- Maintaining cleanliness standards
- Medical ethics adherence
- Venous puncture technique
- Blood collection procedures
- Adhering to professional ethics
- Disposal of biohazardous waste
- Venepuncture proficiency
- Positive attitude display
Affiliations
- Reading and Socialising
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Phlebotomist
The Doctors' Laboratory
03.2021 - Current
Certificate of Higher Education - Phlebotomy
Viapath/ Synvovis
07.2019 - 12.2019
Certificate of Higher Education - Supervisory Mangement
University of The West Indies
05.2004 - 07.2004