Desiree Vaughn
6421 E 150th St Grandview
Summary
Detail-oriented phlebotomist with expertise in venipuncture, specimen handling, and patient comfort. Committed to enhancing efficiency and accuracy in blood draw procedures.
Overview
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomist
St Marys Hospital
201 NW R D Mize RD Blue Springs Mo 64014
05.2025 - Current
- Collected blood samples using venipuncture and capillary techniques, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- Maintained accurate records of patient information and sample collection procedures in compliance with hospital protocols.
- Assisted in training new phlebotomists on best practices for specimen handling and patient interaction.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance efficiency in blood draw procedures, reducing wait times for patients.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to coordinate timely blood sample collections for various diagnostic tests.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
- Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Performed venipunctures, finger sticks and heel sticks for both adult and pediatric patients.
- Adhered to HIPAA standards and maintained patient confidentiality in all interactions.
Patient Care Technician
University Health
2301 Holmes St Kansas City
09.2017 - Current
- Monitored patient vital signs, documenting changes and reporting to nursing staff.
- Assisted in daily living activities, enhancing patient comfort and independence.
- Utilized electronic health records to maintain accurate patient information.
- Expedited patient assessments through accurate collection of laboratory specimens and timely delivery to appropriate departments.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment through diligent adherence to infection control protocols and standards.
- Provided direct patient care, ensuring comfort and safety in high-pressure emergency situations.
- Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly, and transferred to laboratory for testing.
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
- Liaised between nurses, physicians, patients and visitors.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Excelsior Springs Job Corp
Excelsior Springs, MO12-2009
Skills
- Venipuncture
- Order of draw
- Specimen collection
- Butterfly technique
- HIPAA compliance
- Safety protocols
- Specimen handling
- Patient care
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- PT - Phlebotomy Technician
- BLS-CPR Certified
Timeline
Phlebotomist
St Marys Hospital
05.2025 - Current
Patient Care Technician
University Health
09.2017 - Current
High School Diploma -
Excelsior Springs Job Corp