TIARASTINE JOHNSON
South Holland
Summary
Dynamic phlebotomist with extensive experience at Trinity Health, skilled in venipuncture and regulatory compliance. Proven ability to maintain a safe environment while delivering exceptional patient care. Recognized for effectively responding to emergencies and training new staff, ensuring high standards in specimen collection and preparation. Committed to patient privacy and safety protocols. Results-driven individual with a solid track record in delivering quality work. Known for excellent communication and teamwork abilities, with a commitment to achieving company goals and delivering exceptional service. Passionate about continuous learning and professional development. Compassionate professional possessing exceptional communication and organizational skills. Offering several years of experience in providing basic patient care under direction of nursing staff. Accustomed to feeding, bathing, grooming and transporting patients. Compassionate healthcare professional with a focus on patient care, highly productive in fast-paced environments and proficient at completing tasks efficiently. Specialized skills include vital signs monitoring, patient hygiene assistance, and medication administration. Excel in communication, empathy, and teamwork, ensuring optimal patient comfort and support.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Phlebotomist
Trinity Health - Loyola University Health Systems
Maywood
07.2024 - Current
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
- Followed all safety protocols when handling hazardous materials.
- Ensured compliance with federal regulations governing laboratory procedures.
- Prepared specimens for transport to external laboratories.
- Collected specimens from pediatric, adult, geriatric, and special needs patients.
- Adhered to HIPAA guidelines regarding patient privacy.
- Provided excellent customer service while interacting with patients.
- Performed venipuncture and other blood collection procedures according to established standards.
Phlebotomist
Cross Country Healthcare-UI Health
Chicago
05.2023 - 08.2025
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
- Followed all safety protocols when handling hazardous materials.
- Collected specimens from pediatric, adult, geriatric, and special needs patients.
- Adhered to HIPAA guidelines regarding patient privacy.
- Performed venipuncture and other blood collection procedures according to established standards.
- Responded quickly and effectively to emergency situations.
- Verified patient information prior to specimen collection.
- Assisted in the training of new phlebotomists.
Phlebotomist
Riverside University Health System
Kankakee
07.2023 - 03.2024
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies used in phlebotomy services.
- Assisted in the preparation of laboratory specimens for analysis and testing.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
- Processed samples accurately and efficiently.
- Followed all safety protocols when handling hazardous materials.
- Ensured compliance with federal regulations governing laboratory procedures.
- Prepared specimens for transport to external laboratories.
- Collected specimens from pediatric, adult, geriatric, and special needs patients.
- Adhered to HIPAA guidelines regarding patient privacy.
- Provided excellent customer service while interacting with patients.
- Responded quickly and effectively to emergency situations.
Nursing Assistant
University of Chicago Medical Center
Chicago
02.2023 - 07.2023
- Ensured that all equipment was functioning properly prior to use.
- Assisted nurses and physicians with patient care, including bathing, dressing, transferring to beds and wheelchairs, and taking vital signs.
- Observed patients' conditions regularly for any physical or mental changes and reported findings to the appropriate personnel promptly.
- Assisted patients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Provided companionship to patients, monitored their emotional well-being, and offered reassurance when needed.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information according to HIPAA guidelines.
- Assisted patients with their activities of daily living, including eating, grooming, toileting, ambulation, and hygiene.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
Nursing Assistant
Silver Cross Hospital, Silver Cross Boulevard
New Lenox
12.2022 - 07.2023
- Ensured that all equipment was functioning properly prior to use.
- Assisted nurses and physicians with patient care, including bathing, dressing, transferring to beds and wheelchairs, and taking vital signs.
- Observed patients' conditions regularly for any physical or mental changes and reported findings to the appropriate personnel promptly.
- Assisted patients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Collected specimens for laboratory testing such as urine samples and blood draws.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information according to HIPAA guidelines.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Completed daily room cleaning and organizing to provide patients with clean environment.
Phlebotomist
Alverno Clinical Laboratories
Joliet
07.2022 - 02.2023
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
- Assisted in the preparation of laboratory specimens for analysis and testing.
- Followed all safety protocols when handling hazardous materials.
- Collected specimens from pediatric, adult, geriatric, and special needs patients.
- Adhered to HIPAA guidelines regarding patient privacy.
- Responded quickly and effectively to emergency situations.
Patient Care Technician
Rush University Medical Center, RUMC
Chicago
06.2012 - 01.2022
- Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
- Participated in quality improvement activities within the department.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Conducted safety rounds regularly to ensure safe environment for patients.
- Organized supplies in order to maintain adequate stock levels throughout shift.
- Instructed new employees on proper techniques of performing daily tasks.
- Assisted with patient transfers from bed to wheelchair or stretcher as needed.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations by providing appropriate first aid measures.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Reported any observed changes in behavior or physical condition to the nursing staff immediately.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
- Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - General Studies
Olive Harvey City College
Chicago, IL05-2020
Skills
- Venipuncture techniques
- Specimen preparation
- Regulatory compliance
- Safety protocols
- Patient verification
- Emergency response
- Blood collection
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Specimen collection and storage
Certification
- Certified Phlebotomist
- Certified Nurses Assistant
Timeline
Phlebotomist
Trinity Health - Loyola University Health Systems
07.2024 - Current
Phlebotomist
Riverside University Health System
07.2023 - 03.2024
Phlebotomist
Cross Country Healthcare-UI Health
05.2023 - 08.2025
Nursing Assistant
University of Chicago Medical Center
02.2023 - 07.2023
Nursing Assistant
Silver Cross Hospital, Silver Cross Boulevard
12.2022 - 07.2023
Phlebotomist
Alverno Clinical Laboratories
07.2022 - 02.2023
Patient Care Technician
Rush University Medical Center, RUMC
06.2012 - 01.2022
Associate of Applied Science - General Studies
Olive Harvey City College
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