Patrick Purifoy
Killeen
Summary
Personable and attentive to detail, with strong foundation in patient care and medical procedures. Possesses comprehensive understanding of blood collection techniques and safety protocols, combined with proficient skills in venipuncture and specimen handling. Dedicated to ensuring high-quality patient interactions and accurate specimen collection for optimal diagnostic results.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Phlebotomy Technician
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
02.2024 - 05.2025
- Performs phlebotomy (venipuncture) and urine specimen collection on patients ranging from minimally to critically ill who may be hard to draw; Works as a phlebotomy technician, obtaining venous blood specimens from adults using knowledge of human anatomy, aseptic technique, and phlebotomy material selection (i.e. vacutainer, syringe, butterfly); Uses judgment in selection of phlebotomy site based upon the patient's condition, age group, and type of test to be performed; Prepares phlebotomy site for proper specimen collection, based upon knowledge of blood specimen types, request forms, anticoagulants and transport conditions testing procedures.
- Supervisor: Pam Ayers (800-423-2111)
- Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Phlebotomist
Baylor Scott & White Health
08.2022 - 02.2023
- Performs phlebotomy (venipuncture) and urine specimen collection on patients ranging from minimally to critically ill who may be hard to draw; Works as a phlebotomy technician, obtaining venous blood specimens from adults using knowledge of human anatomy, aseptic technique, and phlebotomy material selection (i.e. vacutainer, syringe, butterfly); Uses judgment in selection of phlebotomy site based upon the patient's condition, age group, and type of test to be performed; Prepares phlebotomy site for proper specimen collection, based upon knowledge of blood specimen types, request forms, anticoagulants and transport conditions testing procedures.
Phlebotomist
BPL Plasma
12.2021 - 06.2022
- Performs phlebotomy (venipuncture) and urine specimen collection on patients ranging from minimally to critically ill who may be hard to draw; Works as a phlebotomy technician, obtaining venous blood specimens from adults using knowledge of human anatomy, aseptic technique, and phlebotomy material selection (i.e. vacutainer, syringe, butterfly); Uses judgment in selection of phlebotomy site based upon the patient's condition, age group, and type of test to be performed; Prepares phlebotomy site for proper specimen collection, based upon knowledge of blood specimen types, request forms, anticoagulants and transport conditions testing procedures.
Education
Technical or occupational certificate -
Northwest Phlebotomy School
Austin, TX, United States10.2021
High school diploma or equivalent - undefined
Shoemaker High School
Killeen, TX, United States06.2018
No Degree - EKG
Training Center of Central Texas
Harker Heights, TX01-2026
Skills
- Blood collection techniques
- Venipuncture
- Patient preparation
- Specimen labeling procedures
- Order of draw
- Patient confidentiality
- Venipuncture expertise
- Geriatric phlebotomy
- Patient flow management
- Electrocardiogram interpretation
- Vital signs measurement
- Certified EKG technician
Certification
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician certification
- CET - EKG Technician
Timeline
Phlebotomy Technician
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
02.2024 - 05.2025
Phlebotomist
Baylor Scott & White Health
08.2022 - 02.2023
Phlebotomist
BPL Plasma
12.2021 - 06.2022
High school diploma or equivalent - undefined
Shoemaker High School
Technical or occupational certificate -
Northwest Phlebotomy School
No Degree - EKG
Training Center of Central Texas
References
- JDyn Williams, jdynwilliams@gmail.com, 210-438-2184
- Maria Guillerat, Maria.uguillerat1999@gmail.com, 404-468-3812
- Havalyn Purifoy, havalynpurifoy1@gmail.com, 254-383-7688