MELISSA HERNANDEZ

CHULA VISTA CA ***** 805-***-****

ac7v7a@r.postjobfree.com

Phlebotomist

Self-Motivated and precise phlebotomist bringing accuracy and efficiency. Knowledge of proper procedures and techniques for Blood draws. Exceptional ability to prioritize tasks to meet goals and objectives. Adapts to change and enjoys a fast paced environment. Works well independently or as part of a team. Able to manage multiple priorities without compromising the quality. Dedicated to maintaining strict patient confidentiality.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

West Pacific Medical Laboratory - CPT-1 09/2018-Current Prioritize duties at single person site. Use proper patient identification when drawing patients and processing specimens. Clean site regularly, keeping up to date with disinfectant and temperature logs, get specimens packaged and ready for courier.

Central Coast Pathology Laboratory - CPT-1 03/2017-08/2018 Performing venipuncture on high volume of patients, ranging from ages of geriatric to pediatric. Processing and packaging of specimens, training other phlebotomists while using proper technique and correct order of draw. Prioritize daily duties and help with guidance of new phlebotomists. Pacific Diagnostic Laboratory - CPT-1 08/2016-03/2017 Performing venipuncture using proper needle size and proper tube selection per test requirements. Patient education provided on 24 hour urine collection, other urine tests and stool samples. EDUCATION

● Cuesta College, San Luis Obispo, CA - Phlebotomy Certificate 01/2016-05/2016

● Santa Barbara Business College, Santa Maria, CA-MA Diploma 08/2010-06/2011

● San Luis Obispo County Community School, San Luis Obispo, CA - HS Diploma 08/2000-6/2004

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

● Properly identify patients and follow HIPAA regulations

● Proper blood draw techniques, including blood cultures and finger sticks, heel sticks, order of draw

● Correct number of tubes inversions, special handling

● Data entry, telephone operations, scanning, faxing

● Certified Nationally and Through the state of California

● CPR certified

● Professional and friendly with clients and co-workers, dependable, reliable and trustworthy CERTIFICATES

California Department of Public Health - CPT-1 Certificate CPT01007148 National Center For Competency Testing - National Phlebotomy Certificate #956687