Sana Ahmed CPT*
San Diego, CA 619-***-**** *****.*******@*****.***
Phlebotomist Trilingual: English/Arabic/Somali
Phlebotomy externship at MCRD in San Diego CA. Performed venipuncture on a Marine Recruits where I exceled at performing phlebotomy procedures on nervous patients in a fast-paced environment. Familiar with lab work, specimen collection, and chain of custody. I excelled in calming anxious patients and reducing discomfort.
Education, Certifications and Licenses
Certified Phlebotomy Technician ~ U.S. Colleges of San Diego
CA CPT1 License
CPR Certificate ~ American Heart Association
Bachelor of Arts in Applied Psychology ~ San Diego Mesa College
Diploma ~ Helix Charter High school, La Mesa, CA
Phlebotomy
Lab/Specimen Processing
Office/Compliance
Patient Identification
Requirements for Lab Tests
Regulatory Compliance
Venipuncture
Glucose Testing
HIPAA-Confidentiality
Vacutainer System
Centrifuge
OSHA Guidelines
Butterfly Technique
Chain of Custody
Universal Infection Control
Dermal Puncture
Preparing Slides
Medical Terminology
Bleeding Time
Specimen Labeling & Transport
Microsoft Office
Phlebotomy Externship
Phlebotomy Technician (Externship) Marine Corp Recruitment Depot, San Diego, CA (2022)
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.
Administered aseptic techniques established by laboratory protocol and exercised appropriate bio-safety precautions.
Work Experience
Sales Associate Walmart, Chula Vista, CA, (September 2020- December 2020)
Cashier and Ride Operator Belmont Park, San Diego, CA (March 2019 – July 2019)
Duties included:
Passed out free smiles while providing a fun and safe experience.
Ensured the safety of all ride passengers by ensuring that they are following safety protocols and properly using safety harnesses
Assisted customer with electronic merchandise and questions.
Always closed cash register error free.