A’Keyla Rivers
Winnsboro
Summary
Compassionate Phlebotomist known for maintaining high productivity levels and efficiently completing tasks. Specialize in venipuncture, specimen collection, and patient communication, ensuring comfort and clarity during procedures. Excel in time management, adaptability, and empathy, skills that enhance patient experience and streamline laboratory operations.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomist
Octapharma Plasma Center
Charlotte
05.2024 - Current
- Adhered to all healthcare regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA standards.
- Educated patients on proper blood draw techniques.
- Crossed trained for processor, scan plasma samples in, ababo and also prepare for sample shipments.
- Collected specimen samples and transported to laboratory for processing.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to enhance patient care and improve specimen collection processes.
- Processed samples accurately and efficiently.
- Responded quickly and effectively to emergency situations.
- Cross trained to screening donors and checking vitals
- Verified patient information prior to specimen collection.
Merchandise Manager / Store Manager
Dollar Tree
Columbia,
04.2023 - 01.2024
- Placed prices and descriptive signage to enhance displays and promote items.
- Provided ongoing training for staff members on how best to utilize merchandise resources.
- Developed pricing promotions and markdowns to meet sales and margin targets.
- Utilized merchandising software and systems for efficient product management, reporting, and analysis.
- Led initiative for new purchasing protocol proposal and implementation.
- manner.
Phlebotomist
CSL Plasma
Columbia
11.2021 - 10.2022
- Located veins suitable for puncture to draw blood using sterilized needles, vials and other equipment.
- Observed patient for unusual reactions or events to take appropriate action under established guidelines.
- Delivered quality patient care by completing accurate and timely collection and transport of clinical specimens according to established procedures.
- Upheld donor confidentiality throughout intake and collection process.
- Identified best veins for intravenous lines and blood draws, avoiding unnecessary pokes.
Extrusion Operator
Shaw Industries Neumag
Columbia
08.2019 - 12.2021
- Fill out the (quality audit) section on the panel performance sheet form
- String up panels per procedure, doff, label and dress packages per procedure
- Be very proficient at doffing, grading and panel stringing
- Be able to remove and clean lube rolls and trays
- Provided technical support to other operators when required.
- Evaluated quality information to identify and enhance outcomes.
- Aligned and secured cutting tools and set manual and automatic machine.
Warehouse Production Worker
Amazon
West Columbia
01.2015 - 11.2017
- Responsible for meeting rate every week and to take on new task.
- Checked shipments against invoices to verify quantities received.
- Organized inventory into designated areas in the warehouse.
- Assisted with loading and unloading of trucks during peak periods.
- Preserved safe work environment by maintaining clean workstations and pallet area.
Education
High School Diploma -
Eau Claire High School
Columbia, SC05-2014
OHIO School of Phlem.
Fort Mill, SCSkills
- Drawing Blood
- Sharps Disposal
- Patient Relations
- Microsoft Office
- Data Entry
- Team Collaboration
- Loading and Unloading
- Equipment Operation
- Electric Pallet Jacks
- Multi-sample collection
- Anatomy and physiology
- Venipuncture expertise
- Blood collection techniques
- Proper labeling
- HIPAA compliance
Timeline
Phlebotomist
Octapharma Plasma Center
05.2024 - Current
Merchandise Manager / Store Manager
Dollar Tree
04.2023 - 01.2024
Phlebotomist
CSL Plasma
11.2021 - 10.2022
Extrusion Operator
Shaw Industries Neumag
08.2019 - 12.2021
Warehouse Production Worker
Amazon
01.2015 - 11.2017
High School Diploma -
Eau Claire High School
OHIO School of Phlem.