Larissa Bowen
Chandler
Summary
Phlebotomist with 3 years of experience in blood specimen collection within healthcare environments. Demonstrated ability to enhance workflow and specimen processing through strategic recommendations. Recognized for providing exceptional customer service and support to patients in high-stress situations.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Laboratory Assistant
Banner Health
Chandler
05.2024 - 07.2025
- Assisted with training new employees on laboratory procedures and techniques.
- Met regulatory reporting requirements by performing and recording results of tests.
- Followed safety guidelines while working in the lab environment to ensure proper handling of hazardous materials.
- Responded promptly to requests from physicians or other healthcare professionals regarding patient testing needs.
- Participated in meetings related to improving processes within the clinical lab setting.
Travel Phlebotimist
Triage Staffing Inc.
Omaha
10.2021 - 04.2024
- Collected specimens from pediatric, adult, geriatric, and special needs patients.
- Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date and patient name.
- Responded quickly and effectively to emergency situations.
- Used heel and finger stick methods to obtain blood from capillaries.
- Traveled to different states to work in hospital labs where help was needed.
Phlebotomist
Sandoval Reginal Hospital/Tricore Refrence Labs
Rio Rancho
03.2021 - 10.2021
- Following infection control guidelines
- Appropriately completing laboratory forms or lab orders on the computer
- Identified patients accurately by using reliable sources to ensure correct blood draws
- Received pre-collected specimens and prepared diverse types of collections for on- and off-site testing
- Processing specimens in the lab.
Phlebotomist
Westside Clinic/ COVID Clinic/ Tricore Refrence Labs
Albuquerque
03.2020 - 03.2021
- Able to determine the appropriate method of venipuncture based on patient weight and overall health
- Qualified to draw blood using sterile techniques and advanced equipment when necessary
- Prepare specimens for transportation to lab by accurately labeling vials and other specimens
- Working with COVID patients.
Phlebotomist
Southeast Heights Clinic/ Tricore Refrence Labs
Albuquerque
12.2019 - 03.2020
- Completed accurate labels, paperwork, and system records updates with patients' sample information and personal details
- Applied excellent communication skills for patients to be comfortable and reassured them by answering any questions
- Gathered blood samples from patients for tests and transfusions
- Processing specimens in the lab.
Education
Certificate - Phlebotomy
Central New Mexico Community College
Albuquerque, NM12-2019
High School Diploma -
Volcano Vista High School
Albuquerque, NM05-2016
Skills
- Paperwork processing
- Specimen collection and storage
- Patient care
- Working well with others
- Excellent communication skills
- Calculating the quantity of blood needed
- Properly labeling specimens
- Safely disposing of blood and bodily fluids
- Infection Control
- Specimen Handling
Education and Training
other
References
- Camrynn Jones- Traveling Phlebotomist, Sandoval Regional Medical Center, 3001 Broadmoor Blvd NE, Rio Rancho, NM, 87144, 801-499-9724, camrynnjones@gmail.com
- Tanya Armstead- Business Office Manager, The Rio at Las Estancias, 3620 Las Estancias Dr SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87121, 505-604-6366, bom@riolasestancias.com
- Lynn Howard- Traveling Phlebotomist, University of New Mexico, 2211 Lomas Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87106, 281-619-0236, lynnhoward@yahoo.com
Timeline
Clinical Laboratory Assistant
Banner Health
05.2024 - 07.2025
Travel Phlebotimist
Triage Staffing Inc.
10.2021 - 04.2024
Phlebotomist
Sandoval Reginal Hospital/Tricore Refrence Labs
03.2021 - 10.2021
Phlebotomist
Westside Clinic/ COVID Clinic/ Tricore Refrence Labs
03.2020 - 03.2021
Phlebotomist
Southeast Heights Clinic/ Tricore Refrence Labs
12.2019 - 03.2020
Certificate - Phlebotomy
Central New Mexico Community College
High School Diploma -
Volcano Vista High School
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