Nora S. Cruz
Phlebotomist
Adelanto, CA 92301
***********@*****.***
SKILLS
** ***** ** ** *********** phlebotomist, I would like to use my skills in drawing blood within a challenging, fast paced environment. Drew blood from patients of all ages on all floors and departments. Assisted RN’s with difficult draws, performed venipuncture in the O.R. Drugs Screens, utilize Form Fox System for drug screens, venipuncture for patients of all ages and on inmates. Front desk duties, verification of eligibility. Processed samples, manifest specimens. Translation for patients from Spanish to English. Checked daily and monthly logs. Data entry, oversaw the safety training of all new hires and created safety policies in Spanish and English. Plating for Microbiology. Peripheral blood smear slides. Processed blood samples in the chemistry and microbiology department. Responsible to handle a draw station, Insurance authorizations
EXPERIENCE
St. Mary’s Hospital, Apple Valley CA- Phlebotomist 08/2020 - to present
Quest Diagnostics, Barstow CA- Phlebotomist
02/2009 - 08/2020
Riverside County Hospital, Moreno Valley CA- Phlebotomist 10/2006 - 01-2009
Loma Linda Medical Center, Loma Linda CA- Phlebotomist 02/2005 - 10/2006
Long Beach Memorial Hospital, Long Beach CA- Medical Assistant 04/2003 - 02/2005
Bell Medical Center, Bell CA- Medical Assistant
06/1998 03/2003
St. Jude Medical Center, Bell CA- Phlebotomist
08/1997-06/1998
EDUCATION
Universal Schools and Colleges of Health and Human Services, Montclair CA- Certified Phlebotomy Tech 1
2004
Ford Park High School, Bell Gardens CA- High School Diploma 06/2003
United Education Institute, Huntington Park CA- Medical Assistant Diploma /Phlebotomy
1997
References
Esther A. Fermin, M.D. Internal Medicine / Hematology 760-***-****
Monica Zarate, Med Surg.
Additional references available upon request