Bilingual Phlebotomy Technician with fluency in English and Spanish . Driven and energetic professional with 12 -year background in retrieving patient blood and bodily fluids in safe and timely manner. Expertise in specimen preparation, equipment calibration and venipuncture. Talented at making patients feel relaxed and cared for through the process .
Skills
Tracking specimens
Proper storage procedures
Patient education
Quality control
Administering medication
Compassionate client care
Client safety and first aid
Care plan management
Strong medical ethic
Team leader
Personal and professional integrity
Organization and planning
Organizational strengths
High-energy attitude
Senior leadership support
BILINGUAL
Helping with medication
Cheerful and energetic
Gentle and caring
Sanitation and sterilization
Manual and finger dexterity
Biohazard waste disposal
Drawing blood
Sharps disposal
Therapeutic phlebotomy
First Aid/CPR
Team building
Communications
Planning and coordination
Problem resolution
Experience
08/2014 to 03/2020
Phlebotomy TechnicianJames River Home Health And Hospice – Farmville, VA,
Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier, and station.
Verified collection orders and communicated discrepancies to nurses.
Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date, and patient name.
Interviewed patients and analyzed and documented medical records to update and file documents.
Treated blood-related chronic disorders by performing therapeutic phlebotomy.
Conducted bleeding time tests and updated results into paper or electronic charts.
Prepared patients for examination by properly draping patients, obtaining vital signs, verifying referrals and taking detailed health history.
Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
Obtained blood samples for medical testing and transfusion through venipuncture or capillary puncture.
Prepared blood-collecting equipment to draw blood and safely store and transport samples.
Enforced infection control and sharps disposal procedures to protect patients, co-workers and self.
Counseled patients to ease fears, explain procedures and enhance cooperation during blood draws.
Coordinated workflow based on stat, schedule, or outpatient needs.
Assisted medical care providers by aiding with routine and specialized procedures, administering medication.
Verified quality of specimens by centrifuging specimens for logistics courier to pickup.
Built trust and minimized patient discomfort during phlebotomy procedures .
01/2019 to 07/2019
Home Health AideAlways Best Care – Richmond Heights, OH,
Assisted disabled individuals to foster independence while still closely monitoring safety at all times.
Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to efficiently handle basic needs.
Ran errands for clients and transported to appointments to maintain wellness and support daily living needs.
Developed strong and trusting rapport with each patient to facilitate best possible care and assistance.
Organized and administered medications on clear schedules to help alleviate symptoms and optimize quality of life.
Facilitated games and other activities to engage clients and provide mental stimulation or entertainment.
Mopped floors, vacuumed, washed dishes and performed array of other household chores to assist clients.
Supervised and supported activities of daily living such as medication administration and personal hygiene.
Coordinated and engaged in community outreach and local events to deliver education on health topics regarding chronic illnesses, at-home care and preventative self-exams.
Observed patient vital signs and medication reactions, reporting any health concerns or behavioral changes.
Maintained clean and well-organized environment to promote client happiness and safety.
Administered all necessary medications as directed by care plan.
Provided personal nursing assistance in pre- and post-operative situations.
Assisted patients with transitioning between beds, wheelchairs and automobiles, providing consistent and safe mobility support.
Worked to improve patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
Provided mental and emotional support to keep clients happy and healthy.
Planned optimal meals based on established nutritional plans, including shopping for ingredients and cooking dishes.
Maintained patient hygiene by giving bedpans, urinals, baths and shaves.
Pleasantly greeted patients and families and displayed enthusiastic, compassionate attitude, effectively establishing long-term professional relationships.
Administered personal care to clients within private home settings and championed patient independence and well-being.
Managed various daily job tasks, including patient transportation and appointment scheduling.
Completed data entries in charts and logbooks to document client progress.
Carried out important daily living tasks for patients by cooking meals, washing laundry and other household chores.
Delivered individualized care and services management for all patients.
01/2010 to 08/2013
COMPANION CORAL WAY ISAAC RIVERA GROUP – City, STATE,
Assisted elderly clients with personal hygiene and other daily activities, including bathing, dressing and incontinence care.
Delivered high level of assistance in general household duties, which included cooking, meal prep and food shopping.
Engaged client in physical and mental activities to sustain quality of life.
Developed strong and trusting rapport with each patient to facilitate best possible care and assistance.
Worked to improve patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
Delivered high-quality, geriatric care to private client.
Maintained clean and well-organized environment to promote client happiness and safety.
Transported client to doctor's appointments and to complete other related errands.
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