El Centro, CA ***** 760-***-**** ****************@*****.***
CORTNEY RODRIGUES
Certified Phlebotomist well versed in venipuncture, capillary puncture and special collection procedures. Detail-oriented and committed to maintaining highest quality control and patient care standards. Adept in variety of software applications for EMR maintenance. PROFESSIONAL
SUMMARY
SKILLS ● Direct Patient Care
● Specimen Collection
● Aseptic Techniques
● Fluid and Tissue Disposal
Vacuum Tube and Syringe
Use
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Equipment and
Instrument Sterilizatoin
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Sample and Form
Matching
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● Butterfly Venipuncture
● Safe Needle Disposal
Blood Draw and Sample
Collection
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● Customer Service
PHLEBOTOMIST 02/2022 to Current
Inland Valley Medical Center, Temecula, CA
DELIVERY DRIVER 07/2021 to 02/2022
Uber Eats
CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE 01/2019 to 11/2021 Family Dollar, El Centro, CA
WORK HISTORY
Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
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● Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
● Followed physician orders to correctly administer therapeutic phlebotomy.
● Monitored patients for reactions and verified sample quality. Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
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● Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe or butterfly venipuncture methods.
● Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
● Assisted warehouse staff with tasks during downtime.
● Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations. Communicated customer complaints, requests and feedback to company management for swift resolution.
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● Provided primary customer support to internal and external customers. Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
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● Answered product and service questions, suggesting other offerings to attract potential TEAM MEMBER 01/2018 to 04/2018
SUBWAY®Restaurants, El Centro, CA
KITCHEN ASSOCIATE 07/2016 to 05/2017
El Centro Regional Medical Center, El Centro, CA
CASHIER 06/2013 to 08/2013
Walmart, El Centro, CA
CASHIER 09/2012 to 11/2012
Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market, La Mesa, CA
CASHIER 11/2010 to 12/2010
Hickory Farms, Temecula, CA
customers.
Used company troubleshooting resolution tree to evaluate technical problems and find appropriate solutions.
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● Recommended products to customers, thoroughly explaining details.
● Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.
● Pursued learning opportunities to advance knowledge and take on leadership position.
● Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.
● Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance. Maintained order accuracy and customer satisfaction by double-checking packing labels while packaging products.
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● Kept work areas clean, organized and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
● Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
● Maintained productive, efficient approach to all tasks. Inspected equipment, refrigerators and warming lamps to check compliance with safe operating levels.
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● Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety. Followed proper handling and sanitation procedures to comply with food safety standards and protocols.
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● Plated hot meals and salads in aesthetically pleasing arrangements. Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
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● Sanitized dining ware and kitchen equipment according to health code standards. Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
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● Used manual or electric appliances to clean, peel, slice and trim foods.
● Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
● Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
● Mentored new team members on sales software system operation.
● Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
● Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
● Collected and authorized payments of guests.
● Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
● Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
● Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
● Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
● Collected and authorized payments of guests.
● Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
● Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
● Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes. Central Union Adult School, El Centro, CA
CPT 1, Phlebotomy, 02/2022
Southwest High School, El Centro, CA
Diploma, 06/2009
Imperial Valley College, Imperial, CA
Nursing, 2009
EDUCATION
CERTIFICATIONS ● CPT-1
● Basic life support certified
● NHA certificate of completion
● Law enforcement certificate 2009
● IVROP culinary arts certificate 2009