EBONY GADSON
Mauldin,SC
Summary
A service-oriented healthcare professional with 15+ years of hands-on experience and aims to craft an unique and personable interaction with each patient. Adept at working in various fast-paced environments while continuing to maintain integrity and efficiency that has allowed me to sustain a blood culture contamination rate of 0%. Excited to find a position where my accountability and prominent focus on patient wellness can excel.
Overview
1
1
Certification
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Williamsburg County Disability and Special Needs
- Transported clients to doctor's appointments and to complete other related errands.
- Monitored clients' progress to report necessary changes to leadership.
- Completed data entries in charts and log books to document clients' progress with accuracy.
- Administered all necessary medications as directed by the care team/plan.
- Worked to improve patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Assisted disabled individuals to foster independence, while continuing to closely monitor safety.
Nursa
Agency
01.2020 - Current
- Documented vital signs, treatments, and patient changes in electronic health records.
- Coordinated with physicians and care teams to communicate patient needs and treatment updates.
- Maintained infection control standards while preparing supplies and supporting safe clinical environments.
- Adapted quickly to changing assignments and delivered dependable support across varied patient units.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care.
- Implemented infection control measures that significantly reduced hospital-acquired infections.
- Provided emotional support to patients'' family members during critical incidents, strengthening overall trust in the healthcare team.
- Created an efficient shift handover process which improved continuity of care between nursing shifts.
- Streamlined communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
Phlebotomist/Lab Coordinator
Greenville Memorial Hospital
08.2023 - 06.2025
- Led, mentored, and managed phlebotomists to ensure timely patient collections.
- Demonstrated expertise in handling medical equipment, including tourniquets and needles. (tourniquets, vacutainer tubes, needles, and syringes).
- Performed blood draws in high-stress, time-sensitive situations, including LOD’s, rapids, and STAT orders.
- Valued for fostering teamwork and cooperation in high-pressure environments. and consistent worker.
- Knowledge of medical equipment (tourniquets, vacutainer tubes, needles, and syringes).
- Increased single-stick success rate while maintaining a draw rate of 20 patients per hour.
Lab Technician
MUSC Black River Health Care
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Tested and analyzed bodily fluids, ensuring accurate diagnostics for patient treatment.
- Recorded data from medical tests and entered results into patient's medical record.
- Received and labeled specimens in laboratory setting.
- Received, labeled, and analyzed specimens.
- Performed venous blood draws in clinical environment.
Med Surg/Phlebotomist
Williamsburg Regional Hospital
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Established IV access to take blood samples.
- Groomed, bathed, and kept patients clean on daily basis to enhance their healing.
- Gained proficiency in administering medications and wound care.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to deliver optimal patient care.
- Monitored and recorded input and output in patients with renal failure, gastroenteric, and cardiac conditions.
- Groomed, bathed, and kept patients cleaned on daily basis to enhance their healing.
- Monitored and documented input and output for patients with renal failure, gastroenteric, and cardiac conditions.
PCA
Good Samaritan Home Care
04.2012 - 12.2022
- Monitored patients with acute conditions to ensure timely response to changes in health status.
- Provided companionship to elderly and developmentally disabled patients, enhancing their emotional well-being and quality of life.
- Delivered direct patient care, including grooming and bathing, to promote hygiene and comfort.
Med Surg/CNA
McLeod Health Clarendon
12.2019 - 05.2021
- Took patients' vitals and reported to nurse
- Ensured patients' comfort and dignity by assisting with bathing and dressing.
- Facilitated safe movement for patients post-surgery by assisting them from bed to wheelchair or recliner. with ambulatory care from their bed to either a wheelchair or recliner
PCA/CNA
Glen Pinkney (Private Care)
- 04.2011
- Took patients to doctor appointments.
- Attended patients' daily household care.
- Bathed, groomed, and changed patients clothes and brief.
- Feed patients.
Education
Certified Nursing Assistant Certification -
Professional Medical Training Center
01.2021
CPT - Phlebotomy
Low Country Medical Training School
Kingstree, SC10.2026
High School Diploma - undefined
Kingstree Senior High School
01.2002
Skills
- Patient Documentation
- Specimen Handling
- Organizational skills
- Data Entry
- Client documentation
- Detail orientation
- Attention to detail
- Teamwork
- Wound Care
- Medication Management
- Critical Thinking
- First aid certification
- Behaviour redirection
- Behavioral management
- Patient-centered care
- Client support
- Behavior management
- Patient documentation
- Sanitation practices
Certification
Certified Nursing Assistant, Certified Phlebotomist/Lab technician, CPR, IV Certication
Personal Information
EXPERIENCE
01-2017
Timeline
Phlebotomist/Lab Coordinator
Greenville Memorial Hospital
08.2023 - 06.2025
Lab Technician
MUSC Black River Health Care
01.2023 - 03.2023
Med Surg/Phlebotomist
Williamsburg Regional Hospital
01.2023 - 03.2023
Nursa
Agency
01.2020 - Current
Med Surg/CNA
McLeod Health Clarendon
12.2019 - 05.2021
PCA
Good Samaritan Home Care
04.2012 - 12.2022
High School Diploma - undefined
Kingstree Senior High School
CPT - Phlebotomy
Low Country Medical Training School
PCA/CNA
Glen Pinkney (Private Care)
- 04.2011
Direct Support Professional
Williamsburg County Disability and Special Needs
Certified Nursing Assistant Certification -
Professional Medical Training Center