Phlebotomist

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Blanca Barraza

Phlebotomist/Medical Assistant/Certified Nursing Assistant/Specimen Processor

Pomona, CA 91766

909-***-**** – ******.*********@*****.***

Summary of Qualifications

●More than five years’ experience as a Medical Assistant. Dual Medical Assistant and Certified Phlebotomy Technician. CPR/AED and BLS certified.

●Strong ability to communicate effectively and clearly (both written and oral communication). Bilingual in English and Spanish.

●Effective interaction with other employees in all levels of the organization as well as with the general public.

●Outstanding computer and clerical skills. Pays great attention to details.

●Compassionate, excellent bedside manners, displays genuine care and concern for each patient.

●Demonstrated ability working in a busy clinic environment.

Glendale Memorial Hospital

09/2015-09/2025

Phlebotomists/Lab Assistant

●Schedule and confirm appointments. Obtain medical histories and assist patients with paperwork.

●Finger sticks, capillary, venous, vacutainer, venipuncture, butterfly techniques.

●translated when required, secured 200-550 blood specimens daily.

●Collect blood and urine specimens using various methods of retrieval.

●Restock exam rooms and order medical supplies.

●Collected blood specimens by; venipuncture, vacutainer, venous, capillary, and butterfly techniques.

●Insure specimen integrity, follow proper protocols, perform clerical functions.

●Patients ages infants, Mommies, adolescence, Elderly and teenagers. Secured 50– 80 blood specimens daily.

●Utilized: computerized database to accurately verify patient identification.

●Obtained over 200 successful draws during externship.

●Maintained a safe and sterile work area, laboratory supply inventory.

Whittier Hospital Medical Center

05/2024 - 12/2024

Surgical Technician Externship

●Central processing

●Sterilizing and organizing surgical instruments and equipment.

●Ensuring the operating room is set up and ready for the procedure.

●Stocking supplies and medications.

●Assisting with transporting patients to the operating room.

●Preparing the patient for surgery by washing and disinfecting incision sites.

●Positioning and draping the patient on the operating table.

●"Scrubbing in" and handling and passing sterile surgical tools to the surgeon.

●Anticipating the surgeon's needs and providing necessary instruments and supplies.

●Covering patients with drapes, setting up equipment, and holding organs in place. Ensuring the operating room remains a sterile environment.

●Properly handling and disposing of specimens.

●Assisting with wound care, such as bandaging and dressing incisions. Transporting patients to the recovery area.

●Restocking the operating room and preparing it for the next procedure. Maintaining accurate records of surgical procedures.

●Staying up-to-date on surgical technology, medical terminology, and procedures.

●Working effectively as part of a surgical team, including surgeons, surgical assistants, and nurses.

●Providing patient care and comfort.

●Assisting with emergency procedures.

●Performing urinary catheterization when necessary.

Orange County Labs-Huntington Beach, CA

PMH Laboratory-Huntington Beach, CA

1/2010-12/2021

Phlebotomist

Schedule and confirm appointments. Obtain medical histories and assist patients with paperwork.

●Collect co-pays, verify insurance and process referrals.

●Room patients. Tray setups. Finger sticks, capillary, venous, vacutainer, venipuncture, butterfly techniques.

●Assisted physician during exam and translated when required, secured 50-200 blood specimens daily.

●Collect blood and urine specimens using various methods of retrieval.

●Restock exam rooms and order medical supplies.

Pomona Mission Clinic-Pomona, CA

1/2010-12/2021

Phlebotomy/Medical Assistant

●Schedule and confirm appointments. Obtain medical histories and assist patients with paperwork.

●Collect co-pays, verify insurance and process referrals.

●Room patients. Take vitals; height, weight, blood pressure and temperature. Tray setups. Finger sticks, capillary, venous, vacutainer, venipuncture, butterfly techniques.

●Assisted physician during exam and translated when required, secured 50-250 blood specimens daily.

●Perform injections, EKG’s and ear lavages. Collect blood and urine specimens using various methods of retrieval.

●Restock exam rooms and order medical supplies.

Kaiser Permanente-Fontana, CA

2017

Phlebotomy Extern

●Collected blood specimens by; venipuncture, vacutainer, venous, capillary, and butterfly techniques.

●Insure specimen integrity, follow proper protocols, perform clerical functions.

●Patients ages of 15 years old and older. Secured 50– 80 blood specimens daily.

●Utilized: computerized database to accurately verify patient identification.

●Obtained over 200 successful draws during externship.

●Maintained a safe and sterile work area, laboratory supply inventory.

Inland Medical-Pomona, CA

2005-20015

Medical Assistant/Scheduler/Phlebotomist

Schedule and confirm appointments. Obtain medical histories and assist patients with paperwork.

●Collect co-pays, verify insurance and process referrals.

●Room patients. Take vitals; height, weight, blood pressure and temperature. Tray setups. Finger sticks, capillary, venous, vacutainer, venipuncture, butterfly techniques.

●Assisted physician during exam and translated when required, secured 50-100 blood specimens daily.

●Perform injections, EKG’s and ear lavages. Collect blood and urine specimens using various methods of retrieval.

●Restock exam rooms and order medical supplies.

IHSS Home Health Care-Pomona, CA

2000-2024

CNA

●Assist patients with ADLs such as feeding, mouth care, grooming, shaving, and incontinence care. Explained basic treatment procedures or physician instructions to patients.

●Record patient's’ intake and output.

●Oversee administering medications.

●Provide clean and safe homes for patients. Ensure nutritional meals are served daily.

Education and Professional Training

●American Career College- Ontario, CA

●Surgical Technologist License

●US Colleges of Health & Human Services- Montclair, CA

●Phlebotomy Technician 1 License

●Windsor School of Nursing- Walnut, CA

●Certified Nursing Assistant License

●North-West College – Pomona, CA

●Medical Assistant Certificate

Licensures and Certifications

●California Surgical Technologist Certification- # 1012021

●National Phlebotomy Technician Certification- # 1012021

●California Phlebotomy Technician License- #02005128

●Home Health Aide Certification- HHA# 24768

●Certified Nursing Assistant- CNA# 816109

●AHA CPR/AED & BLS Certification- Current

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