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Tatierra Spencer

Chicago

Summary

Healthcare professional prepared for demands of emergency settings. Extensive experience in providing immediate medical care and supporting medical procedures. Reliable team player known for adaptability and achieving positive patient outcomes. Skilled in emergency response and patient assessment.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

ER Technician

Advocate Christ Medical Center
02.2025 - Current
  • Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
  • Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly, and transferred to laboratory for testing.
  • Collected vital signs accurately and consistently, allowing for timely interventions when necessary.
  • Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, reducing the risk of infection and promoting overall wellbeing.
  • Quickly responded to codes and cardiac monitor alarms.
  • Worked with nurses to assess patients and prepare for tests and procedures.
  • Performed phlebotomy tasks efficiently, minimizing discomfort to patients while obtaining necessary samples.
  • Safely transported patients by wheelchair, stretcher, or bed to other units.
  • Measured vital statistics, collected specimens for lab analysis and recorded data in appropriate medical records.

Medical Assistant

Advocate Heart Institute
11.2023 - 02.2025
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
  • Performed EKGs and other diagnostic tests, contributing to accurate and timely diagnoses.
  • Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
  • Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.

Phlebotomist

Rush Hospital
09.2022 - 11.2024
  • Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
  • Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
  • Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
  • Excelled in high-pressure situations, maintaining composure and professionalism during peak hours and emergency scenarios.
  • Conducted venipuncture .

Phlebotomy Team Lead

Alverno Clinical Laboratories
07.2021 - 11.2024
  • Improved patient satisfaction by consistently providing efficient and accurate blood draws.
  • Enhanced team morale with effective communication and proactive problem-solving strategies.
  • Streamlined the phlebotomy process for better time management and increased daily test completion rates.
  • Facilitated cross-training initiatives to enhance overall team skills and versatility in various aspects of phlebotomy responsibilities.
  • Developed training materials to ensure consistent skill development among team members.
  • Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
  • Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
  • Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
  • Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
  • Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
  • Performed venipunctures, finger sticks and heel sticks for both adult and pediatric patients.

Phlebotomy Team Lead

Lawndale Christian Health Center
07.2017 - 11.2021
  • Coordinated inventory management for necessary supplies, ensuring smooth daily operation without any shortages or delays.
  • Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
  • Organized daily work based on collection priority.
  • Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
  • Participated in continuing education programs to stay up to date on new technologies and procedures.
  • Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
  • Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
  • Assisted in training and onboarding new phlebotomists.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Radiology

Triton College
River Grove, IL
06-2027

Certification - Medical Assistant

Midwestern College
Chicago, IL
10-2023

Certification - Phlebotomy

Malcolm X College
Chicago, IL
04-2017

North Lawndale College Prep
Chicago, IL
06-2013

Skills

  • Patient transport
  • IV insertion
  • Geriatric care
  • Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • EKG interpretation
  • Pediatric care
  • Measuring and monitoring vitals
  • Collecting medical samples
  • Basic patient care
  • Medical terminology
  • Phlebotomy procedures
  • Cardiac monitoring
  • Wound care
  • 12-lead EKG monitoring

Timeline

ER Technician

Advocate Christ Medical Center
02.2025 - Current

Medical Assistant

Advocate Heart Institute
11.2023 - 02.2025

Phlebotomist

Rush Hospital
09.2022 - 11.2024

Phlebotomy Team Lead

Alverno Clinical Laboratories
07.2021 - 11.2024

Phlebotomy Team Lead

Lawndale Christian Health Center
07.2017 - 11.2021

Associate of Applied Science - Radiology

Triton College

Certification - Medical Assistant

Midwestern College

Certification - Phlebotomy

Malcolm X College

North Lawndale College Prep

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