Greer Whitfield
Chicago
Summary
Compassionate professional in healthcare, adept at performing venipuncture and blood collection tasks with precision and care. Known for maintaining high productivity levels and efficiently completing procedures to uphold patient comfort and accuracy. Skilled in specimen handling, data entry, and patient education, ensuring safe and effective practices. Excel in communication, empathy, and adaptability, fostering positive patient experiences and efficient clinical workflows.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomist
Wiess Memorial Hospital- Good Life MedStaff
Chicago
06.2024 - Current
- Collected specimens for drug screens, paternity tests and alcohol tests.
- Prepared specimens for transport to external laboratories.
- Performed quality control tests on collected specimens.
- Ensured compliance with federal regulations governing laboratory procedures.
- Performed venipuncture and other blood collection procedures according to established standards.
Phlebotomist
Comprehensive Care Specialists
Gray
04.2019 - 08.2023
- Performed venipuncture and capillary draws with precision on patients of varying ages and health statuses.
- Handled special collection procedures, including therapeutic phlebotomy and drug testing.
- Interacted with patients to gather and record data prior to blood draws.
- Enforced infection control and sharps disposal procedures to protect patients, co-workers and self.
- Centrifuged blood specimens in test tubes and capillary tubes to separate cells and sediment from blood serum.
Phlebotomist
Rush University Medical Center, RUMC
Chicago
12.2014 - 03.2019
- Worked inpatient phlebotomy, MICU, and Cancer Center
- Correlated the correct test code that paired with ordered test
- Efficiently collect blood in a timer manner
- Followed all infections control safety guidelines
- Maintained a professional relationship with patient while minimizing discomfort when performing blood collection
Travel Phlebotomist
Temple University Hospital
Philadelphia
06.2018 - 12.2018
- Collect blood samples from patients of all ages in a timely manner.
- Entered patient information and test orders into computer systems accurately.
- Demonstrated proficiency in using a variety of collection techniques and equipment
- Following all facility policy and procedures
- Monitor inventory for department order and stock supplies
- Counseled patients to ease fears, explain procedures, and enhance cooperation during blood draws.
Education
Certificate of Technical Studies - Phlebotomy- EKG
Illinois Medical Training Center
Chicago, ILSkills
- Training new employees
- Leadership
- Specimen Preparation
- Epic
- Various Hand Held Devices
- Problem Solving
- Data Entry
- Organizing time management
- Patient interaction
Additional Experience
- Lead Phlebotomist -Saint Joseph Hospital - Chicago, IL
- Phlebotomist III -Alverno Clinical Laboratories Inc. - Hammond, IN
- Central Processing Technician -Loyola University Health System - Maywood, IL
- Phlebotomist - MTS Staffing Resources Inc. - Chicago, IL
Timeline
Phlebotomist
Wiess Memorial Hospital- Good Life MedStaff
06.2024 - Current
Phlebotomist
Comprehensive Care Specialists
04.2019 - 08.2023
Travel Phlebotomist
Temple University Hospital
06.2018 - 12.2018
Phlebotomist
Rush University Medical Center, RUMC
12.2014 - 03.2019
Certificate of Technical Studies - Phlebotomy- EKG
Illinois Medical Training Center