WINNIE W. KAMITI
Mesa,AZ
Summary
Highly skilled Phlebotomy Technician with experience in various medical settings. Possess strong knowledge of venipuncture techniques, patient care and safety protocols. Known for maintaining calm under pressure while ensuring efficient sample collection and processing. Contributed to improved patient satisfaction through empathetic communication and precise procedures.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Phlebotomy Technician
commonwealth healthcare corporation
Saipan, Northern Marian island
10.2024 - Current
- Collected blood samples from patients using proper phlebotomy techniques.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations and equipment.
- Assisted patients in understanding the blood draw process and addressing concerns.
- Prepared specimens for laboratory analysis following established protocols.
- Documented patient information and sample details accurately in the system.
- Performed venipuncture and skin puncture on patients of all ages.
- Labeled specimen containers with patient information accurately and legibly.
- Obtained blood samples for medical testing and transfusion through venipuncture or capillary puncture.
Behavioral health technician/phlebotomist
DENVER HEALTH HOSPITAL
01.2023 - 07.2024
- Caring for patient with eating disorder
- Caring for patients with mental illnesses
- Collecting blood and venipuncture.
Phlebotomist
MERCY GILBERT MEDICAL CENTER
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Collect blood samples from patients
- Practice proper patient identification, especially when working on hospital floors
- Label vials with patient names and dates
- Decipher the best method for drawing blood depending on the specific patient
- Transport all specimen samples to a nearby laboratory
- Centrifuge blood samples, depending on if this is allowed in the state you are working in
- Work with many patients varying in age and health status
- Friendly, courteous, and sympathetic when it comes to working with patients
- Always keep your phlebotomy cart or station well-organized
- Practice infection control standards always when working with patients and equipment
Behavioral health technician
ARIZONA STATE HOSPITAL
01.2020 - 10.2021
- Caring for patients with mental illnesses
- Interacting with patients to build a relationship to provide emotional support.
- Assist with patient’s personal care and hygiene
- Administering medications
- Driving patients to appointments
Medical Technician
Brookdale Ray Road
Chandler, AZ
06.2019 - 03.2020
- Administered medications under physician direction following standard operating procedures.
- Adhered to all safety and infection control precautions and regulations.
- Recorded all test results in patient files according to hospital policies and procedures.
Education
African Nazarene University
04.2017
Some College (No Degree) -
Chandler Gilbert Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Phlebotomy
East Valley Medical Collage
High School Diploma -
St. Catharine’s Mountain View
Nairobi, KenyaSkills
- Blood collection
- Venipuncture techniques
- Sample preparation
- Patient documentation
- Infection control
- Medical terminology
- Specimen handling
References
References available upon request.
Certification
Phlebotomy Technician.
Timeline
Phlebotomy Technician
commonwealth healthcare corporation
10.2024 - Current
Behavioral health technician/phlebotomist
DENVER HEALTH HOSPITAL
01.2023 - 07.2024
Phlebotomist
MERCY GILBERT MEDICAL CENTER
01.2022 - 12.2022
Behavioral health technician
ARIZONA STATE HOSPITAL
01.2020 - 10.2021
Medical Technician
Brookdale Ray Road
06.2019 - 03.2020
African Nazarene University
Some College (No Degree) -
Chandler Gilbert Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Phlebotomy
East Valley Medical Collage
High School Diploma -
St. Catharine’s Mountain View