Care Technician Phlebotomist

Rhoanna Brown-Borges

530-***-**** adtud6@r.postjobfree.com Redding, CA 96002

EXPERIENCE

PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN, Redding, Ca

Oakmont Assisted living facility, August 2022-Present

• Engaged in evidence-based best practices enhancing patient experience.

• Assisted patients with eating, bathing and grooming, supporting activities of daily living.

• Participated in multi-skilled activities, supporting patient-centered approach to achieving desired outcomes.

• Fostered mobility with regular turning, positioning and ambulating of patients.

• Demonstrated knowledge of infection control related to hand washing and universal precautions.

• Performed hourly rounds and responded promptly to call lights.

• Turned and repositioned bedridden patients.

• Established special connections with patients through empathy and relationship-building techniques.

• Communicated with patients to determine need for assistance or social and emotional support. DOMESTIC WORKER, Redding, CA

Home, September 2008-Present

• Swept, scrubbed, waxed, or polished floors, using brooms, mops, or powered scrubbing and waxing machines.

• Replenished supplies, such as drinking glasses, linens, writing supplies and bathroom items.

• Cleaned rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture and draperies, using vacuum cleaners and shampooers.

• Carried linens, towels, toilet items and cleaning supplies, using wheeled carts. Cleaned rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, locker rooms and other work areas so that health standards are met.

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• Washed windows, walls, ceilings and woodwork, waxing and polishing as necessary.

• Emptied wastebaskets, emptied and cleaned ashtrays, and transported other trash and waste to disposal areas.

• Washed dishes and cleaned kitchens, cooking utensils and silverware.

• Removed debris from driveways, garages and swimming pool areas.

• Sorted clothing and other articles, loaded washing machines and ironed and folded dried items.

• Replaced light bulbs.

• Moved and arranged furniture and turned mattresses. PHLEBOTOMIST-INTERN, Redding, CA

CalReginal Institute,

This was where I did my Internship and received my certification. September 2021-December 2021

• Communicated with patients to discuss medical history.

• Drew blood from capillaries by dermal puncture, such as heel and finger stick methods.

• Organized and cleaned blood-drawing trays to maintain sterile environment.

• Collected fluid and tissue samples, used appropriate collection procedures.

• Documented specimen transfers to monitor progress through collection to laboratory analysis and diagnosis.

• Collected specimens at specific time intervals for tests, such as those assessing therapeutic drug levels.

• Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe and butterfly venipuncture methods.

• Disposed of biohazard materials in accordance with applicable laws and standards.

• Observed donors following blood collection and monitored for adverse reactions. CNA, Redding, CA

Canyonwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, January 2008-September 2008

• Stocked patient rooms and supply areas to meet patient care needs.

• Completed in-service training and attended performance improvement meetings.

• Lifted and repositioned non-ambulatory patients to prevent accidents and falls.

• Utilized PPE appropriately and followed patient safety and infection control guidelines.

• Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive medical and personal information.

• Observed changes in patient status and response and immediately communicated concerns to nursing staff.

• Delivered direct care to patients, assisting with bathing, feeding and grooming tasks.

• Interpreted and explained medical instructions to patients and family members.

• Answered call lights to provide emergency treatment and assistance to patients.

• Measured patient vital signs, recording body temperature, blood pressure and heart rate.

• Completed daily documentation and charts regarding patient care and input reports into practice databases.

• Utilized wheelchairs and moveable beds to transport patients to treatment units and operating rooms.

• Assisted nurses and physicians in operation of medical equipment and provision of patient care.

• Communicated with patients to ascertain feelings and needed for assistance and social and emotional support.

• Collected specimens, such as urine, feces and sputum.

• Checked vital signs and recorded intake information to monitor patient stability.

• Exercised comatose, paralyzed and immobile patients.

• Recorded height and weight of patients.

• Lifted and assisted others to lift patients to move them on and off beds, examination tables, surgical tables and stretchers.

• Established special connections with patients through empathy and relationship-building techniques.

• Reviewed patient dietary restrictions and food allergies to verify appropriate diet.

• Explained medical instructions to patients and family members.

• Supplied, collected and emptied bedpans.

• Documented and reported observations of patient behavior, complaints or physical symptoms to nurses.

• Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and urinary and fecal output. EDUCATION

PHLEBOTOMY CERTIFICATION IN PHLEBOTOMY, Redding, CA CalReginal Institute, December 2021 GPA 3.95

Relevant Coursework

Cpt1

COMPLETED COURSEWORK TOWARDS ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE (A.S.) IN HEALTH SCIENCE, Redding, CA

Shasta College, May 2016

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA, Redding, CA

Shasta High School, June 1998 GPA 2.5

Relevant Coursework

General

SKILLS

Willing To Learn Team Player Good Communication Skills Professional CERTIFICATIONS

• CPT 1# 00027836

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