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PHLEBOTOMIST
Professional Summary

Multi-talented Occupational Safety and Health Student, consistently rewarded for success in planning and operational improvements. Experience in policy development and staff management procedures positively impacting overall morale and productivity. Detail-oriented and knowledgeable Nationally Registered Medical Assistant skilled at completing patient-facing and office-based tasks by applying strong multitasking and organizational abilities. Independent worker with extensive medical experience and fastidious nature dedicated to optimal patient care. Conversational fluent in English and Spanish abilities. Patient-focused Phlebotomist bringing 20 plus-years background to growing lab. Accomplished in easing patients' anxieties and working with needle-adverse individuals. Prepared to take next career step in rewarding OSHA role.

Skills
  • Patient confidentiality
  • Medical office administration
  • Specimen labeling procedures
  • Measuring vital statistics
  • Recording data
  • Venipuncture
  • Infection Control
  • Time management
  • Sample and specimen collection
  • Customer service
  • Communications
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Problem resolution
Work History
06/2017 to CurrentPhlebotomistQuest Diagnostics | Corpus Christi, TX
  • Resolved unusual test orders by contacting physicians, nursing stations or reference laboratories
  • Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear or anxiety and optimize cooperation
  • Logged patient information and recorded results into system using Care 360
  • Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe or butterfly venipuncture methods
  • Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles
  • Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs
  • Assembled tourniquets, needles and blood collection devices to prepare work trays
  • Obtained blood specimens by performing venipunctures and finger sticks 30 times per day
  • Maintained exam rooms by ordering supplies, transporting specimens, washing and packing instruments and changing solutions
  • Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures
  • Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection
  • Organized daily work based on collection priority
11/2014 to 01/2017Nationally Registered Medical AssistantCare Regional | Aransas Pass, TX
  • Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies.
  • Maintained detailed records of test results by entering data and patient information into computer.
  • Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications and other physician instructions.
  • Implemented care and efficiency improvements to support and enhance office operations.
  • Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.
  • Prepared blood, urine, stool and sputum lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
  • Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
  • Collected all pertinent data and calculations to aid physician in interpreting results.
  • Documented vital signs and health history for 30-40 patients every day.
  • Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs.
  • Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
  • Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
  • Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
  • Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
  • Prepared patients for electrocardiograms, suture removal and dressing changes.
  • Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
  • Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions.
  • Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Reported any unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to Dr. Robert Low.
  • Gathered forms, copied insurance cards and picture ID to collect patient information for billing and insurance filing.
  • Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
  • Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
01/2011 to 01/2014Medical AssistantValley Baptist Medical Center | Brownsville, TX
  • Maintained detailed records of test results by entering data and patient information into computer
  • Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus
  • Implemented care and efficiency improvements to support and enhance hospitals operations
  • Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies
  • Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment
  • Conducted preliminary evaluations, including measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure, and documented results with accuracy
  • Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history
  • Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation
  • Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications and other physician instructions
  • Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies
  • Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight
  • Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation
  • Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted
Education
OSHA | Occupational Safety And HealthDel Mar College, Corpus Christi, TX
Bachelor of Science | Bachelors Registered NurseDel Mar College, Corpus Christi, TX
Certificate | Medical AssistingKaplan College - Brownsville Tx., Brownsville, TX
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Quest Diagnostics
  • Care Regional
  • Valley Baptist Medical Center

School Attended

  • Del Mar College
  • Kaplan College - Brownsville Tx.

Job Titles Held:

  • Phlebotomist
  • Nationally Registered Medical Assistant
  • Medical Assistant

Degrees

  • OSHA | Occupational Safety And Health
    Bachelor of Science | Bachelors Registered Nurse
    Certificate | Medical Assisting

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