Meloniese M Adams
Minneapolis
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional with a proven track record in venipuncture, patient record management, and infection control. Skilled in collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure patient safety and operational efficiency in fast-paced environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomist
Interim Health Staffing Agency
Bloomington
02.2019 - 08.2025
- Collected blood samples using proper venipuncture techniques.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation for each procedure.
- Ensured compliance with safety and infection control standards during procedures.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to schedule patient appointments efficiently.
- Performed routine equipment maintenance to ensure functionality and safety.
- Managed inventory of supplies, restocking as needed to support operations.
- Verified patient information prior to specimen collection.
- Adhered to HIPAA guidelines regarding patient privacy.
- Performed venipuncture and other blood collection procedures according to established standards.
- Collected specimens from pediatric, adult, geriatric, and special needs patients.
- Centrifuged blood specimens in test tubes and capillary tubes to separate cells and sediment from blood serum.
Medical Assistant
Interim Health Staffing Agency
Bloomington
02.2019 - 08.2025
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
- Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician
Certified Surgical Technician
Interim Home Health Care
Bloomington
02.2018 - 08.2025
- Maintained sterile environment by adhering to infection control protocols.
- Prepared surgical instruments and equipment for various procedures.
- Collaborated with medical staff to ensure efficient workflow in operating room.
- Monitored patient vitals during surgery to support anesthesiologist team.
- Organized and labeled surgical supplies for quick access during procedures.
- Assisted surgeons during operations by providing essential tools and instruments.
- Set up equipment, tools, and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
- Conducted regular inventory checks to maintain necessary surgical supplies.
- Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
- Used hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures and electrocautery equipment to control bleeding.
- Assisted with the draping of patients in a sterile manner.
- Prepared operating rooms by setting up sterile field and equipment.
- Ensured proper disposal of contaminated items according to infection control guidelines.
- Provided assistance to nurses in preparing patients for surgery.
Education
Certification - Central Processing
Central Processing
On The Job Training01-2018
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technician
Anthem Collage
St. Louis Park01-2014
Skills
- Venipuncture and blood collection
- Patient record management
- Infection control
- Medical terminology
- Clinical teamwork
Timeline
Phlebotomist
Interim Health Staffing Agency
02.2019 - 08.2025
Medical Assistant
Interim Health Staffing Agency
02.2019 - 08.2025
Certified Surgical Technician
Interim Home Health Care
02.2018 - 08.2025
Certification - Central Processing
Central Processing
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technician
Anthem Collage