Lucrece A Mahounou

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Menifee, CA 92057

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OBJECTIVE

Seeking a laboratory position where my extensive training and management experience can be utilized.

EDUCATION

National University, CA - June 2018 – April 2021: Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Sciences

U.S. Colleges of Health & Human Services, CA - September – October 2017: Phlebotomy training

University of Abomey-Calavi, Cotonou, Benin – October 2009 – October 2012: Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Sciences

CERTIFICATIONS

CA Certified Phlebotomy Technician 1

National Certified Phlebotomy Technician 1

Clinical Laboratory Scientist Trainee License

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Phlebotomy

Patient Identification

Venipuncture procedure

Vacutainer System

Butterfly Technique

Skin Puncture Procedure

Centrifuge

Finger/Heel Sticks

Lab/Specimen Processing

Pipetting Skills

Dilution Technique

Gram Staining

Aliquot Technique

Preparing Slides

Use of Microscope

Specimen Labeling & Transport

Other/Miscellaneous

Telephone Etiquette

HIPAA - Confidentiality

OSHA Guidelines

Universal Infection Control

Microsoft Office

Medical Terminology

EMPLOYMENT

Laboratory Assistant

September 2021 – Current

Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, 9888 Genesee Ave, San Diego, CA

Performs age specific venipuncture and capillary puncture.

Processes specimens for transport.

Assists the laboratory in different sections such as Hematology, Chemistry, Blood Bank, Microbiology.

Works in the Microbiology section by doing Gram staining and plating on different types of specimens.

Answers phone calls and provides clerical support for the laboratory.

Ensures performance and safety standards are met.

Serves as a liaison for the laboratory and interacts with physicians, nurses and customers to provide a positive outcome.

Phlebotomist

September 2018 – September 2021

Memorial Care Memorial Group, San Juan Capistrano Health Center, CA

Obtain, process and test blood and body fluid specimens from patients or clients of all age ranges.

Prepare specimens for transportation and laboratory testing, including labeling vials accurately and matching blood specimens with patient identifiers.

Prepare blood-collecting equipment, draw blood, and safely store and transport samples.

Prepare, process, and store patient specimens and samples according to departmental procedures.

Follow infection-control and safety procedures in carrying out daily phlebotomy functions.

Build trust and minimize patient discomfort during phlebotomy procedures while efficiently collecting blood.

Phlebotomist (Externship)

August 2017

Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, CA

Obtain blood samples for medical testing and transfusion through venipuncture or capillary puncture (30 to 50 sticks per day).

Perform a variety of routine blood drawing procedures to include venipuncture.

Laboratory Technologist

January 2012 - February 2016

Clinic of Seme–Podji, Porto-Novo, Benin

Obtain, process and test blood and body fluid specimens from patients or clients of all age ranges.

Monitor patient glucose levels by performing Point of Care glucose tests.

Transport blood samples to the laboratory.

Analyze laboratory samples while applying specific laboratory techniques in Hematology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Immunology and Histopathology.

Enter data into laboratory and hospital data systems.

Send results to the physician.

Assist in the training of students and new employees.

LANGUAGES

English

French

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