Berenice Cruz

Anaheim, CA ***** 714-***-**** adz1ow@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY OF

QUALIFICATION

● Friendly, passionate and diligent dually certified Phlebotomy Technician and Medical Assistant with over 3 years of experience in the medical field

● Knowledgeable in the use of standard phlebotomy equipment such as tourniquets, vacutainer tubes and sleeves, and butterfly needles and syringes

● Possess excellent patient-relations skills – known for having a gentle touch and the ability to alleviate patient anxieties

● Bilingual – English/Spanish

TECHNICAL SKILLS Vaccutainer Butterfly Techniques Order of Draw Blood composition Centrifuge Finger/Heel Sticks Venipuncture Procedure Urinalysis Specimen Labeling & Transport Capillary Puncture l Aliquot Vital Signs Exam Room Prep EKG RELEVANT

WORK

EXPERIENCE

Restoration Management Company / Restoration Technician Riverside, CA 2021-2022

● Worked in homes and buildings that have been damaged by fire,water and mold

● removed carpet and repair structures that have damaged by mold

● demolish parts of the structure that cannot be repair

● clean up work area

● maintain and store tools and equipment

● removal of asbestos, and other hazardous materials

● set equipment monitor the drying do the demo plus clean up

● following safety procedures when working with hazardous materials

● CPR certification and Lift Operator

UCI Medical Center/ Phlebotomist Pathology Services Orange, CA year 2021

● followed infection control and safety precautions

● processed blood samples

● provide customer services

● called patients to confirm wristband patient ID, verify test order and billing info

● verify lab testing on the lab computer

● HIPPA AND CPR certification

● perform blood draws and venipuncture delivered blood sample to various lab department

Contract Research Assistant/ Phlebotomist WCCT Global, Cypress, CA September 2019- December 2019

● Screened patients for a new clinical trial study no more than 20 subjects

● Took care of patients follow ups

● Collected blood samples by venipuncture

● Took out blood from IV catheter

● Worked with inpatient and outpatient

● Checked blood pressure & EKG ranges

● Helped lab bringing blood to the lab

● Collected urinalysis

● Patient care

● Helped coordinators

Phlebotomy Extern Sierra Medical Center February 2017

● Collected a variety of specimens; mainly blood samples, by venipuncture, vacutainer butterfly, from a wide range of patients of all ages

● Secured over 60 and observed countless more, including many draws on challenging or disabled patients performed by supervising phlebotomists

● Correctly labeled and distributed specimens (both blood and urine) for the centrifuge (if appropriate) and further processing and/or transport.

● Utilized computerized database to accurately verify patient identification and orders.

Research Assistant Anaheim Clinical Trials 2015 – 2018

● Trained to administered patient blood & urine samples and prepare for lab processing

● Maintained & cleaned exam room and all medical equipment

● Oversaw all supply inventory; responsible for ordering and stock maintenance

● Cleaned outpatient room and disposed of medical waste

● Took & recorded patient vital signs

● Centrifuge blood

● Aliquot blood samples

● Shipment

Medical Assistant Internship Good Samaritan Medical Clinic May 2015 – August 2015

● Prepared patients for examination and treatment by taking patient history/vital signs

● Under proper supervision, performed specimen collection and simple laboratory tests such as: urinalysis and blood glucose by finger sticks

● Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean EDUCATION Certified Phlebotomy Technician U.S. Colleges Anaheim, CA 2019 Clinical Medical Assistant American Career College Anaheim, CA 2015 LICENSE &

CERTIFICATIONS

California Certified Phlebotomy Technician License CPT1 02020597 National Certified Phlebotomy Technician - #NHA Z8Q5R6Y6 CPR/BLS Certified

Clinical Medical Assistant Graduate

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