Nitza M. Lopez

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Waterbury, CT **708

ad3k4h@r.postjobfree.com

860-***-****

Professional Skills:

Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Epic, HIPAA Trained, Medical Terminology, Phlebotomy, EKG, Vital Signs, Specimen collection/handling, POCT (point of Care testing)

Bilingual: Fluent in Spanish

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

Northeast Medical Institute

3/2023-present

Phlebotomy instructor

●Teach students the basic skills of phlebotomy.

●Ensure safety venipuncture, dermal and capillary safety procedure.

Labcorp

11/2020-1/2024

Phlebotomy Technician

●Maintain compliance with all safety regulations in patient identifier, labeling and storing specimens.

●Performing all necessary handling and centrifugation of samples with no human errors.

●Provide services in response to requisitions including; venipuncture blood drawing, urine, DNA & drug screens for all ages.

●Correctly identifying and utilizing proper tubes, specimen containers, transport media and storage temperature for each test type.

●Train new employees.

Allied Community Resources 2/2018-12/2021 PCA Personal Care Assistant

●Home Health care for clients.

●Follow healthcare plans and completed therapy activity including range of motion with clients.

●Schedule appointments and transport clients to medical appointments.

●Cooked all meals, kept the room cleaned, bathed, dressed, groomed and fed the client.

●Prepared and administered daily medications.

●Notified health care providers of any concerns, issues or needs.

Waterbury Hospital 5/2016-11/2018 Phlebotomist Technician

●Drew blood and collected samples, ensuring that all safety policies and guidelines were always fully followed.

●Monitored patients when needed and provided professional advice and recommendations.

●Maintained a sanitized and organized work environment.

●Registered and updated patient data and demographics.

Prime Care Inc. 8/2016-11/2018 Residential Supervisor

●Documented on-going supervision and feedback given to direct care staff, using supervisor’s observation records and other methods of documents.

●Implemented policy and procedures to provide the necessary ongoing instructions and support services.

●Provided direct personal care and daily living skills when the person was unable to do so due to disability, illness, injury or behavior challenges.

●Responded to emergencies, crisis and unforeseen circumstances in a responsible and effective manner, consulting with agency administration as necessary.

Quest Diagnostics 12/2013-4/2016 & 8/2011-5/2012 Mobile Phlebotomist

●Traveled to different nursing homes and Patient homes.

●Performed quality control to all equipment before the opening of every drive.

●Coordinate and set up home visits for venipuncture

●Responsible for following step by step process to ensure safety and accuracy.

EDUCATION:

License in Phlebotomy

Gateway Community College - New Haven, CT

Vocational in Adult Education

Eli Whitney Vocational H.S - Hamden, CT

CERTIFICATIONS and LICENSES:

CPR Certification

CNA Certified

First Aid Certification

Certified Phlebotomy Technician

ASSESSMENTS:

Nursing Aide Skills — Proficient

Providing nursing aid to patients using knowledge of relevant equipment and procedures.

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