NHA CERTIFIED PHLEBOTOMIST
Dedicated, committed and detail-oriented certified Phlebotomist with a skillful and precise performance of venipunctures and capillary punctures.
Able to perform standard tests, such as urine, stool, blood alcohol, oral glucose tolerance, glucose screening, blood smears, urine drug screens, with a thorough understanding of centrifugation and specimen aliquoting.
Proficient in EPIC software system.
Knowledge of medical terminology, infection control procedures, quality assurance support, data entry and retrieval and adept at managing office work relevant to the position.
Committed to adhere to the strictest policies & procedures for HIPAA compliance and OSHA safety measures and procedures for safe handling of specimens.
Works well under pressure and able to complete tasks under tight deadlines.
Extremely well-rounded and empathetic team player able to facilitate and foster relationships with other co-workers.
EDUCATION AND SKILLS
NHA Certified Phlebotomy Technician I, License No. CPT – 02184877, Phlebotomy Training Specialists, Completed: March 2021
American Red Cross CPR/AED certified
Medical Assistant Graduate, Career College of San Diego
Proficient in Word, Excel, Microsoft Money, QuickBooks and Outlook Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Phlebotomist Internship, ACRC Studies, April 2021
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Home Health Care, July 2022 to April 2023
Caring for dementia patients.
Bathing
Feeding
Maintaining feeding tube
Dressing
Ordering supplies
Making all doctor appointments
Transporting to doctor appointments
Alvarado Hospital Medical Center, August 2021 to July 2022
Performed cephalic, median, dorsal venipunctures and capillary punctures on patients of varying ages and of varying health and obesity status.
Accurately and carefully collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles.
Organized and cleaned blood-drawing trays, ensuring all instruments were sterile and all needles, syringe or related items were first-time use and in date.
Received and processed SARS antigens as well as COVID-19 PCR tests.
Build trust and minimize patient discomfort during phlebotomy procedures while efficiently collecting blood specimens.
Maintained up-to-date inventory of lab and clinical supplies and requisitions.
Patient care during and after procedure, including following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
Coordinate daily draws, including STAT, routine and time draws on a daily basis.
Act as resource for medical or laboratory staff. Provide information and facilitate specimen or order problem investigation and resolution.
Office Manager/Bookkeeper, A.M.P. Land Care, August 1993 - Present
Reconcile monthly bank accounts and management of accounts payable and accounts receivable.
Develop and maintain company budget.
Perform all general office duties, including answering phones, opening and closing client accounts, billing, filing and ordering supplies.
Assist clients with their services and accounts.
Front Door Manager, La Perla Coronado Shores, June 2013 – July 2015
Managed all verbal and written communications with tenants.
Created and implemented schedule for employees.
Ordered and maintained all office supplies orders and equipment.
Received and delivered tenant packages to appropriate recipient.
Planned and oversaw meetings, holiday parties and events.
Monitored security cameras for entire building.
Oversaw building maintenance and all contractor’s work in the building.
Executive Assistant, Imperial Beach Chamber of Commerce, July 2009 – March 2012
Responsible for maintaining Chamber of Commerce membership.
Created and implemented Chamber of Commerce policies and procedures.
Managed the accounts payable and accounts receivable and created and maintained yearly office budget.
Developed materials and conducted staff and volunteer trainings.
Oversaw different events led by chairpersons and ensured smooth flow of same.
Assisted staff and volunteers who are responsible for specific tasks, assignments, programs and events.
Prepared all necessary information and applications for county, city and Port grants.
Implemented memberships for the outreach programs.
Maintained and prepared for Business Improvement District monthly meetings.
OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
Administrative Assistant, North Island Credit Union - Performed all Administrative Assistant duties, including but not limited to, verifying and processing customer contract applications, assisting with financial paperwork, maintaining customer database, opening and closing client accounts, answering client account questions and tracking customer annuity accounts and customer mutual funds.
Mortgage Loan Processor - Assisted customer in opening home loans, including but not limited to running credit reports and assisting with the creation and implementation of loan documents.