LAKEITA GILMORE
SAINT LOUIS
Summary
I am seeking to expand my career in the healthcare field by applying my vast knowledge and professional experience to ensure patients receive exceptional care.
Knowledgeable with solid background in technical support. Proven track record of resolving complex technical issues and enhancing operational efficiency.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Phlebotomist-PRN
SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital
Saint Louis, Mo
08.2025 - Current
- Collected blood samples efficiently.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to ensure timely processing of lab specimens.
Technical Associate Lab 3
Barnes Jewish Hospital Children's (laboratory)
Saint Louis, MO
04.2023 - Current
- Answering phones (Problem Solving)
- Ordering, verifying, and receiving specimens
- Processing and send outs
- Blood Drawing
- Wave testing specialist (Covid, Flu and strep)
- Prepare and dispatch State testing
- Registration
- Training other Associates
Lab Associate 3
Barnes Jewish Hospital (Histology Lab)
Saint Louis, MO
08.2022 - 03.2023
- Answering Phones (Problem Solving)
- Putting cases together verifying and delivering.
- Maintenance and cleaning of all machines
Lab Associate 3
Barnes Jewish Hospital (Center for Advanced Medicine)
St. Louis, MO
09.2018 - 08.2022
- Ordering and drawing blood
- EKGS
- Answering Phones
- Training other Associate
- Receiving, Processing, and collecting specimens including COVID-19 specimen
- Evaluation for current and potential donors
Agency Phlebotomist
Aureus Medical Travel and Agency (Sparrow Hospital)
Lansing, MI
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Drawing blood
- Pediatrics
- Assisting ER traumas
- ABGs
- ISTAT
Lead Phlebotomy Technician
Saint Thomas Midtown Hospital
Nashville, TN
02.2017 - 05.2018
- Perform routine venipuncture blood draws and blood culture collection
- Label, process, and deliver specimens.
- Coordinate daily assignment of phlebotomists, triage assignments according to priority, and dispatch OCAM and STAT orders to ensure turnaround time is within parameters.
- Communicate with hospital staff regarding status of order and resolve issues when necessary.
Lab Assistant
Siteman Cancer Center (Barnes West County)
Creve Coeur, MO
05.2016 - 02.2017
- Performed routine venipuncture and blood collection.
- Trained new phlebotomy associates.
- Registered patients
- Assessed tests ordered on each patient and made appropriate decisions based on processing needs
- Issued blood products to suitable patients.
Lab Assistant, Phlebotomist II
Missouri Baptist Medical Center
Saint Louis, MO
08.2013 - 05.2016
- Obtained blood work and processed specimens.
- Trained new associates on proper lab technique.
- Registered patients and determined acceptability of insurance plans prior to appointment.
Lab Support Associate
Baptist Hospital
Nashville, TN
01.2011 - 04.2013
- Collected blood specimens for AM inpatient labs and processed according to department procedure.
- Acted as team lead for weekend shifts.
Lab Technician I
Barnes-Jewish West County
Saint Louis, MO
05.2006 - 12.2010
- Collected blood specimens for AM inpatient labs in a timely manner to meet acceptable turnaround time.
- Coordinated and performed bleeding-time competency tests.
- Served as Chair on the Processing Subcommittee Group
- Issued blood products to suitable patients.
- Assisted with registration of patients by proper verification of patient demographics and insurance.
- Created Specimen Handling Competency logs.
- Acted as preceptor to phlebotomy students on-site for clinical rotations.
- Relieved technician for Heart Care Institute (HCI) and Siteman Cancer Center (SCC) when necessary
Integrated Clinical Specialist Technician
Barnes-Jewish Progress West
O'Fallon, MO
01.2005 - 05.2006
- Assisted in preparation and implementation of procedures for new hospital.
- Trained new nurse hires in venipuncture and blood collection.
- Collected outpatient lab draws and processed specimens.
- Created a procedure manual for lab support.
Phlebotomist
Saint Louis Children's Hospital
Saint Louis, MO
06.2001 - 01.2005
- Performed AM collection of inpatient lab draws, and outpatient lab draws
- Resolved customer service-related issues when needed.
Education
Phlebotomy Certification -
Saint Louis College of Health Careers
Saint Louis, MO05-2001
High School Diploma - undefined
Roosevelt High School
05-1999
Skills
- Computer Systems
- Cerner
- Care Fusion
- Soft touch
- Zebra
- Epic
- Beaker (2026)
- Specimen handling
- Specimen collection
- Registration
- Time management
Certification
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician from ASCP (American Society of Clinical Pathologists)
- Certified in Therapeutic Phlebotomy
- Certified in CPR/ BLS
- EKGS
Timeline
Phlebotomist-PRN
SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital
08.2025 - Current
Technical Associate Lab 3
Barnes Jewish Hospital Children's (laboratory)
04.2023 - Current
Lab Associate 3
Barnes Jewish Hospital (Histology Lab)
08.2022 - 03.2023
Lab Associate 3
Barnes Jewish Hospital (Center for Advanced Medicine)
09.2018 - 08.2022
Agency Phlebotomist
Aureus Medical Travel and Agency (Sparrow Hospital)
05.2018 - 08.2018
Lead Phlebotomy Technician
Saint Thomas Midtown Hospital
02.2017 - 05.2018
Lab Assistant
Siteman Cancer Center (Barnes West County)
05.2016 - 02.2017
Lab Assistant, Phlebotomist II
Missouri Baptist Medical Center
08.2013 - 05.2016
Lab Support Associate
Baptist Hospital
01.2011 - 04.2013
Lab Technician I
Barnes-Jewish West County
05.2006 - 12.2010
Integrated Clinical Specialist Technician
Barnes-Jewish Progress West
01.2005 - 05.2006
Phlebotomist
Saint Louis Children's Hospital
06.2001 - 01.2005
High School Diploma - undefined
Roosevelt High School
Phlebotomy Certification -
Saint Louis College of Health Careers