Phlebotomy Technician

Stephanie Velasquez CPT*

San Diego CA ***** 619-***-**** *******************@*****.***

Certified Phlebotomist Donor Tech Hospital Experience English/Spanish Certified Phlebotomist with a background as a Certified Nursing Assistant. Experience in lab work, specimen collection, and chain of custody. Innate ability to reduce discomfort and calm anxious patients. Positive up-beat professional, exceptional patient services skills. Able to establish rapport with patients of all backgrounds. Technical Skills, Education & Credentials

Venipuncture Procedure

Patient Verification

Order of Draw

Butterfly Techniques

Skin Puncture

Blood Composition Centrifuge

Finger/Heel Sticks

Vacutainer

Specimen Labeling

Send Out Procedures

Urinalysis

Medical Terminology

Vitals

Charting/ Filing

Certified Phlebotomy Technician 1

US Colleges-San Diego, CA 2021

Certified Nursing Assistant

Ceasar Chavez Continuing Education - 2020

Diploma

Patrick Henry High School 2012

Phlebotomy Experience

Marine Corp Recruitment Depot ~ San Diego, CA (2021) Phlebotomy Technician (Externship)

● Accurately obtained blood samples via venipuncture and finger stick on patients with minimal discomfort and repetition.

● Calmed and reassured patients who were apprehensive about having blood specimen drawn, explained procedures to diminish fears and gain patient cooperation.

● Ensured specimen integrity by adhering to the laboratory's procedures for specimen collection, handling, and processing: accurately identified patients, checked paperwork and labeling, appropriately stored specimens, etc.

● Proficiently operated, maintained and calibrated centrifuges, blood tube rockers, and bar code scanner equipment.

● Maintained an organized work area, and kept drawing station stocked with supplies.

● Administered aseptic techniques established by laboratory protocol and exercised appropriate bio-safety precautions.

Other Work Experience

Certified Nursing Assistant ~ Radys Children Hospital ~ San Diego, CA (April 2018 - Present)

● Assisted nurses and other staff with patient care, treatments and procedures.

● Maintained patient’s records and files as per the facility's standard operating procedures.

● Transport patients using wheelchair and assist patients to walk.

● Chart nourishment intake and waste output, collected specimens.

● Carefully and thoroughly explained complex procedures and issues in easy to understand terms.

● Organized and time management: ensuring medications were provided on time and a schedule was adhered to properly.

● Observe patients for physical and mental patterns & reported any noted changes.

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