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Daniela Rankine

Huntfield Heights, Adelaide

Summary

Compassionate, professional phlebotomist in healthcare, adept at performing venepuncture 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 workflows.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Phlebotomist

Clinpath
03.2018 - Current
  • Addressed questions and concerns to educate patients on collection process and procedures.
  • Participated in continuing education programs to stay up to date on new technologies and procedures.
  • Assisted in training and onboarding new phlebotomists as a dedicated hospital preceptor.
  • Adhered to the Privacy act standards and maintained patient confidentiality in all interactions.
  • Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses, or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.
  • Participated in quality assurance and competency assessment initiatives.
  • Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
  • Liased with hospital staff and medical professionals to assist with patient care.
  • Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
  • Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
  • Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
  • Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection
  • Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
  • Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness.
  • Organised daily work based on collection priority.
  • Collected blood samples in accordance with laboratory protocols and regulations.
  • Followed established safety protocols and standards to minimise risk of infection and injury
  • Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear, or anxiety and optimise cooperation.

Skills

  • Maintaining confidentiality
  • Staff Phlebotomy Training and mentoring
  • Phlebotomy functions
  • Health Education
  • Facility Management
  • Time management
  • Data recording
  • Quality Control
  • Venepuncture and capillary puncture
  • Strategic methods
  • Specimen labeling procedures
  • Medical Records Maintenance
  • Staff collaboration
  • Conduct tests
  • Patient education
  • Team collaboration
  • Communication
  • Pediatric phlebotomy

Certification

  • Certificate 3 in Pathology Collection- completed 2022- Equals international
  • First Aid certified

References

Clinpath laboratory

Tim Benson-0411865406

timothyjbenson@gmail.com

tbenson@clinpath.com.au

Timeline

Phlebotomist

Clinpath
03.2018 - Current

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