Title: Leslie McHugh is a Phlebotomist Specializing in Difficult Venipunctures
1Leslie McHugh
- A Phlebotomist Specializing in Difficult
Venipunctures
2Leslie McHugh is an experienced Phlebotomist
skilled in performing arterial puncture,
venipuncture, and many other fluid collection
procedures. She keeps the patients informed about
everything they need to know before as well as
after the collection of serum/specimen. She
always ensures that all the instruments are fully
sterile and ready to use for collecting blood
samples.
3Leslie uses a variety of supplies such as
bandages, collection devices for drawing blood,
Gauze, and tubing. She also maintains patient
confidentiality, document results, and keeps
necessary records. After collection of blood
samples from the patients, she disposes or
thoroughly cleanses the equipment.
4Leslie McHugh follows strict precautionary
measures to limit the risk of contact with
infectious blood, bodily fluids, and other
tissues. She carefully studies all the hazardous
substances she works with. She labels and keeps
records to ensure that the tests are performed on
the right blood specimens. After successful
collection of the sample, she proceeds further
with the documentation, final diagnosis, and
analysis through the lab work.
5Leslie McHugh plays an important role in the
health-care setting by focusing on the collection
of different serum samples for testing. She
successfully completed her phlebotomy training
from one of Americas leading medical colleges in
2006 and soon after started with her professional
career.
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