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Kayla Watkins

Gulfport

Summary

Dedicated phlebotomist with extensive knowledge of phlebotomy procedures and medical protocols, committed to delivering high-quality patient care. Proficient in venipuncture techniques and skilled in fostering positive patient interactions. Strong adherence to infection control and safety guidelines ensuring accurate specimen collection while maintaining a sterile environment. Eager to leverage skills and experience for a long-term career in the phlebotomy field.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Multi Skilled Tech

Memorial Pulmonary and Sleep Clinic
03.2023 - Current
  • Obtains vitals, chief complaint, and current history for each patient and prepares them for exam. Assists providers during minor procedures as requested. Completes laboratory testing ordered by providers. Monitors patients to assure their comfort, privacy and safety. Cleans and stocks examination rooms.
  • (228) 539-3356

Phlebotomist

Ochsner OB GYN Clinic
12.2020 - 11.2021
  • Perform various laboratory functions to support the department in patient care. Conduct phlebotomy procedures; processes and receives specimens; accessions specimens; distributes specimens; and performs and results specific test procedures. Perform clinical assignments. Perform numerous skin punctures and handled body fluids for clinical testing. I also had to verify IDC codes and insurance to make sure patients were covered for certain lab testing.
  • (228) 539-7044

Mobile Phlebotomist

AEL Pathology Laboratory
12.2018 - 12.2020
  • Perform skin punctures and receives other biological fluids for clinical testing. Properly collecting specimens for lab testing. Perform clerical duties to receive, identify, accession and process specimens using the proper protocol to facilitate timely and accurate test performance. Maintain a clean and sterilized work area at all times.
  • (228) 248-0646

PRN Mobile Phlebotomist

NYWES Health Services
06.2017 - 09.2018
  • Professional Mobile phlebotomist who retrieve blood specimens for laboratory testing and screening by performing venipunctures or fingerstick. Making sure all specimens has an initial, the date and time of collection and asking patient two identifier for patient identification. While maintaining quality results by following department procedures and testing schedule; recording results in the quality- control log. Also building trust and minimize patient discomfort during phlebotomy procedures.
  • (334) 676-3388

Education

Associate Degree -

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
05.2024

Diploma - undefined

South Jones High School
05.2012

Skills

  • Strong communication skills
  • Dependable
  • Skillful & Precise
  • Venipuncture
  • Detailed Oriented
  • Lab Testing
  • Time management
  • Leadership
  • Excellent Customer Service
  • Specimen preparation
  • Organized
  • Adaptability
  • Self-Motivation
  • Proficient with medical terminology
  • Professionalism
  • Continuous Learner
  • Accuracy
  • Multitasking

Certification

  • CERTIFIED PHLEBOTOMY TECH
  • CPR CERTIFICATION

Timeline

Multi Skilled Tech

Memorial Pulmonary and Sleep Clinic
03.2023 - Current

Phlebotomist

Ochsner OB GYN Clinic
12.2020 - 11.2021

Mobile Phlebotomist

AEL Pathology Laboratory
12.2018 - 12.2020

PRN Mobile Phlebotomist

NYWES Health Services
06.2017 - 09.2018

Diploma - undefined

South Jones High School

Associate Degree -

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College

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