Vera Dudley

Vera Dudley

Nursing Student  ·  Certified Phlebotomist  ·  Healthcare Professional
📞 (918) 896-6605 ✉️ Msveratarnue@gmail.com 🌐 veradudley.com

A dedicated and compassionate healthcare professional with hands-on clinical experience across multiple Tulsa-area hospital systems. Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Oral Roberts University, combining real-world patient care expertise with a strong academic foundation. Known for an exceptional work ethic and an unwavering commitment to showing up — always early, always prepared, and virtually never absent. Colleagues and supervisors alike consistently count on Vera for her reliability, trustworthiness, and quiet determination to give her very best every single shift.

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Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Oral Roberts University  ·  Tulsa, Oklahoma
🏁 Expected Graduation: May 2027
Clinical Experience
OSU Medical Center
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Phlebotomist
📅 2022 – 2025
🩸 Venipuncture 🏥 Inpatient & Outpatient
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  • Performed venipuncture and capillary blood collection from patients across inpatient, outpatient, and emergency settings.
  • Processed and labeled specimens in strict accordance with laboratory protocols to ensure accuracy and integrity of diagnostic results.
  • Maintained a calm, reassuring presence with anxious or pediatric patients to minimize discomfort and improve compliance.
  • Coordinated with nursing staff and laboratory personnel to prioritize stat and routine collection orders.
  • Adhered to all HIPAA regulations and maintained strict patient confidentiality at all times.
  • Followed infection control protocols including proper PPE use and biohazard disposal procedures.
Hillcrest Medical Center
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Phlebotomist
📅 2018 – 2022
🧪 Specimen Processing 💙 Patient-Centered Care
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  • Collected blood specimens from diverse patient populations including pediatric, geriatric, and oncology patients with care and precision.
  • Maintained accurate records of collections, rejections, and recollections in compliance with hospital policy.
  • Communicated effectively with patients to explain procedures, alleviate anxiety, and obtain informed cooperation.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary care teams to ensure timely and accurate lab results in support of patient diagnoses and treatment plans.
  • Upheld strict compliance with Joint Commission standards and hospital accreditation requirements.
Ascension Saint John Medical Center
Tulsa, Oklahoma  ·  formerly Saint John Medical Center
Phlebotomist
📅 2012 – 2018
🩸 Multi-patient Draws ⚡ Stat Collections
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  • Executed high-volume blood draws in a fast-paced hospital environment, consistently meeting stat and timed collection deadlines.
  • Verified patient identity using two-factor identification protocols prior to all specimen collections.
  • Transported and processed time-sensitive specimens to the lab, maintaining chain of custody and proper temperature requirements.
  • Assisted in training and orienting new phlebotomy staff on proper collection techniques and safety procedures.
  • Documented collection activities accurately in the electronic health record (EHR) system.
  • Responded professionally to difficult draws, including patients with compromised veins, using alternative techniques as needed.
Skills & Competencies

Clinical Skills

Venipuncture Capillary Collection Specimen Processing Stat Collections Pediatric Draws Difficult Veins

Patient Care

Patient Communication Anxiety Management Trauma-Informed Care Patient Advocacy

Healthcare Systems

EHR Documentation HIPAA Compliance Infection Control PPE Protocols Chain of Custody

Professional

Team Collaboration Time Management Attention to Detail Critical Thinking