GRACE ERNSPIKER
Elizabethtown
Summary
Highly motivated individual with extensive experience providing direct patient care in hospital and long-term care settings. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with nursing staff, other healthcare professionals, and patients to promote quality patient care. Possesses strong clinical knowledge, excellent communication skills, and an unwavering commitment to compassionate patient care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA Student
Elizabethtown Community Technical College
08.2022 - 10.2022
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns according to established protocols
Phlebotomist
Norton Healthcare
03.2016 - 05.2019
- Utilized critical thinking skills when making decisions about patient care plans or interventions
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills when interacting with patients and families in various healthcare settings
- Checked vital signs and recorded intake information to monitor patient stability
- Turned bedridden patients to avoid bedsores
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms and examination rooms
- Responded quickly to emergency situations following proper protocol for resuscitation efforts
- Observed patient's responses, reactions, and changes to medications
- Assisted family members in understanding medical terminology used by physicians or nurses while providing explanations of treatment options available
- Communicated with patients to ascertain feelings and needed for assistance and social and emotional support
- Performed venipuncture procedures with accuracy and precision
- Contributed to an organized, efficient workflow within the laboratory environment
- Calmly handled difficult or challenging situations that arose while performing phlebotomy duties
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, and butterfly venipuncture methods
- Kept lab logs, reference materials, and other important data up to date
- Adhered to strict policies concerning specimen identification procedures throughout the entire process
- Utilized laboratory information systems to accurately obtain and document patient information
- Accurately documented patient information into electronic health records systems
- Collected arm samples or whole blood samples from donors for testing
- Collected fluid and tissue samples, used appropriate collection procedures
- Built the ability to recognize and respond to difficult or unusual patient situations
- Transported specimens and fluid samples from collection sites to laboratories
- Cross-trained in other areas to meet needs of business
- Adhered to confidentiality procedures for personnel, donor, and center information to avoid data breaches
- Maintained excellent communication skills to provide comfort for patients during the collection process
- Provided sample analysis resulted to physicians to assist diagnosis
- Entered patient, specimen, insurance, and billing information into computer
- Calibrated and maintained plasma collection equipment
- Observed donors following blood collection and monitored for adverse reactions
- Demonstrated knowledge of safety protocols, including proper handling of contaminated needles and biohazardous materials
- Assisted nurses in preparing specimens for laboratory testing
- Checked paperwork for completeness and accuracy of information
- Prepared labels, forms, reports, and other paperwork related to specimen collection processes accurately and efficiently
- Documented specimen transfers to monitor progress through collection to laboratory analysis and diagnosis
- Assisted with specimen processing and pre-analytical testing functions
- Conducted standard tests to provide blood data for diagnostic purposes
- Successfully drew blood from patients of all ages and skill levels in a timely manner
- Communicated with patients to discuss medical history
- Effectively communicated with patients to ensure accurate collection of specimens and obtain consent
- Developed a thorough understanding of laboratory protocol and procedure for collecting patient samples
- Explained fluid and tissue collection procedures to patients
- Inspected various types of medical equipment for cleanliness prior to use
- Developed strong relationships with hospital staff members by providing courteous customer service at all times
- Assisted physicians in drawing blood from newborn infants or pediatric patients as necessary
- Ensured compliance with OSHA standards regarding universal precautions for infectious diseases
- Conducted quality control tests on equipment and supplies used in phlebotomy
- Provided appropriate guidance and instruction to other healthcare personnel about specimen collection techniques
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Applied Science
ELIZABETHTOWN COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Elizabethtown, Ky12.2025
CNA -
ELIZABETHTOWN COMMUNITY TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Elizabethtown, Ky10.2022
High School Diploma -
John Hardin High School
Elizabethtown Ky05-2009
Skills
- Quality Patient Care
- Nutritional Support
- Flexible in Dynamic Environments
- Effective Patient Communication
- Clinical Ethics Consultation
- Fundamental Life Support
- Fitness Evaluations
- Vital Signs Assessment
- Safety Protocol Adherence
- Expertise in Medical Terminology
- Reliable Performance
- Clear Communication
- Analytical Problem-Solving
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Vital signs
- Empathy and Compassionate Care
- Time Management
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Personal Care Aide
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- CPR/AED
- Patient relationship building
- HIPAA Compliance
- Blood Sugar Monitoring
- Excellent Communications
- Feeding Tube Management
- Activities of Daily Living
- ADL Support
- Output Monitoring and Reporting
Accomplishments
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Through identifying and resolving undocumented product waste in the office phlebotomy supplies, we optimized resource utilization, leading to cost savings, improved storage efficiency, and streamlined operational workflows for the company.
- Reduced costs by implementing better inventory control measures and reducing overstocked supplies.
- Maintained compliance with OSHA, HIPAA, and CLIA standards.
- Improved blood collection process by preparing supplies to match patient load.
- Documented and resolved collection errors, which led to better patient trust and overall reliability of the company.
Certification
- SRNA Certification
- BLS Certification
- Phlebotomy Certification
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
CNA Student
Elizabethtown Community Technical College
08.2022 - 10.2022
Phlebotomist
Norton Healthcare
03.2016 - 05.2019
- SRNA Certification
- BLS Certification
- Phlebotomy Certification
Associate of Applied Science - Applied Science
ELIZABETHTOWN COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE
CNA -
ELIZABETHTOWN COMMUNITY TECHNICAL COLLEGE
High School Diploma -
John Hardin High School
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