SUMMARY
Veteran Phlebotomist with proven track record of excellence working in clinic and mobile settings. Competent Phlebotomy Technician with 10 years of experience working in high-volume, fast-paced hospital settings. Highly knowledgeable in routine blood drawing procedures and using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles. Committed to maintaining highest quality standards when collecting, labeling and processing samples and specimens.
EXPERIENCE
Anzel’s Touch Mobile Phlebotomy, Riverside, CA May 2019 to Present
Lead Phlebotomist
Execute with accuracy, blood collection using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
Accurately label vacutainer tubes using positive patient identification.
Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures. Also communicate clearly with patients in order to gather information for lab records, reduce fear or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
Train and observe new phlebotomists ensure that all guidelines are followed.
Maintain 100% patient confidentiality by abiding by HIPPA laws and guidelines. Organized daily work based on collection priority.
Quest Diagnostics - Medical Staffing Services October 2019 to March 2020
Certified Phlebotomist (Contract)
Perform blood collections via venipuncture and capillary techniques on patients of all ages.
Prepare, label, and collect specimens for testing and analysis.
Maintain clean, organized, sterile collection area using proper safety guidelines at all times.
Identifying patients and labels for specimen collection using proper patient identification guidelines.
Biometric screening and drug testing.
The Mentor Network, Rancho Cucamonga, CA November 2015 to October 2019
Behavioral Interventionist
Devised and enhanced treatment strategies to promote continued progress.
Worked with family members to develop support networks and multifaceted coping techniques focused on client needs.
Strategically planned methods to achieve operational goals and targets.
Participated in facility surveys and inspections made by authorized governmental agencies.
Participated in development of school safety plans that addressed areas of concern, including physical and behavioral.
LCS Behavioral Health, Rancho Cucamonga, CA August 2017 to December 2018
Behavioral Interventionist Assistant Program Manager
Conducted weekly groups to support teachers in developing positive behavioral tools and skills.
Identified professional development needs by creating and presenting teacher surveys.
Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
Created learning and content strategies to meet needs of mentally and physically disabled students.
Communicated nonverbally with children to provide comfort, encouragement and positive reinforcement.
Connected clients with community service and resource agencies.
Provided educational support services to students with emotional, intellectual and physical disabilities.
Identified student barriers to self-sufficiency and created relevant IEPs.
Adaptive Creations, Rancho Cucamonga, CA November 2015 to Present
Behavior Interventionist
Develop intervention plans based on established guidelines and individual needs.
Help students build skills to navigate typical academic and social situations.
Train teachers and staff on how to spot students in need of help and refer for services.
Maintain records of ongoing assessments and documentation of updates.
Assess students using effective testing instruments and tools.
Improve behaviors through modeling, role-playing and other effective strategies.
Recommend treatment protocols such as group therapy or rehabilitation.
Communicate nonverbally with children to provide comfort, encouragement and positive reinforcement.
Create learning and content strategies to meet needs of mentally and physically disabled students.
Aerotek, Santa Ana, CA November 2006 to September 2011
Phlebotomist
Determined donor eligibility by conducting screenings, interviewing prospective donors, and obtaining medical histories.
Accurately labeled vacutainer tubes with patient name, date and time of collection.
Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.
Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe or butterfly venipuncture methods.
Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
Chino Valley Medical Center, Chino, CA September 2006 to August 2007
Phlebotomist Technician
Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
Accurately labeled vacutainer tubes with patient name, date and time of collection.
Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
Practice universal precautions and adhered to additional precautions when drawing patients in ICU and Isolation..
Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.
Assembled tourniquets, needles and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
EDUCATION
Kaplan University, Davenport, IA
Bachelor of Science Human Services 2012
LICENSE
US Colleges
Phlebotomy license 2006
SKILLS
Health education
Time management
Blood specimen storage
Medical records review
Venipuncture
Charting and clinical documentation
Sample and specimen collection
Patient privacy