Phlebotomy Technician

JACQUELINE VALENTIN

Middletown, OH *****

716-***-**** ***********@*****.**.**

Bilingual: English / Spanish

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Certified Phlebotomy Technician and Medical Assistant with over 10 years of healthcare experience, specializing in pediatric and geriatric specimen collection. Expert in high- volume venipuncture (100–150 draws/day), capillary puncture, and butterfly needle techniques. Proven ability to provide compassionate, patient- and family-centered care across all age groups. CPR certified with strong EMR proficiency and adherence to safety, infection control, and regulatory compliance.

CLINICAL SKILLS

• Pediatric, Adult & Geriatric Venipuncture

• Neonatal, Capillary & Heel Stick Collection

• Difficult Draws (Elderly & Fragile Veins)

• Butterfly Needle Proficiency

• High-Volume Blood Collection & Specimen Processing

• Point-of-Care Testing (POCT) & Urinalysis

• Drug Screening & Laboratory Support

• EKG & Spirometry

• Patient & Family Education

• Trauma-Informed, Compassionate Care

• EMR Systems (Epic, ECW, CareLogic, DrFirst)

• HIPAA & Infection Control Compliance

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Phlebotomist

Cincinnati Children’s – Cincinnati, OH Jan 2025 – Mar 2026

• Performed pediatric and adolescent specimen collection using age-appropriate techniques.

• Applied specialized techniques for geriatric and difficult draws.

• Utilized butterfly needles, capillary puncture, and advanced collection methods.

• Educated and supported patients and families during procedures.

• Maintained compliance with safety, infection control, and accreditation standards.

• Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams for optimal outcomes. PRN Mobile Phlebotomist Mar 2024 – Present

• Collected specimens for pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations.

• Maintained accurate documentation and chain-of-custody compliance following SOPs.

PRN Medical Interpreter (English/Spanish) Feb 2024 – Present

• Facilitated communication between providers and Spanish-speaking patients/families.

• Supported informed consent and patient education across all age groups.

• Maintained HIPAA compliance and confidentiality. Phlebotomist / Medical Assistant

Mercy Health – West Chester, OH Nov 2020 – Oct 2023

• Conducted 30+ venipunctures daily across pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations.

• Performed urinalysis, drug screening, and point-of-care testing.

• Prepared and reviewed patient charts; recorded vital signs.

• Assisted with referrals, documentation, and patient flow coordination. Medical Assistant / Phlebotomist

Catholic Health – Buffalo, NY Mar 2016 – Oct 2020

• Performed venipuncture, pregnancy testing, urine cultures, and specimen processing.

• Assisted with in-office procedures and clinical setups.

• Served as Spanish translator to enhance patient communication.

• Maintained efficient clinic workflow and regulatory compliance. Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) 2016 – 2020

• Assisted geriatric patients with ADLs and monitored vital signs.

• Ensured patient safety, dignity, and confidentiality. EMT–Paramedic 2007 – 2008

• Responded to pediatric and geriatric emergencies.

• Performed CPR and emergency stabilization procedures.

• Documented patient assessments and treatments.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

• Phlebotomy Technician License – Cincinnati, OH (2024)

• CNA License – NY

• EMT-Paramedic Certification – PR

• Medical Assistant Training – CT

• CPR Certified (Current)

References available upon request

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