Fatima Vanessa Corpeno Constanza
La Grange,NC
Summary
I came across your advertisement on the online job portal, and I am interested in applying for the Phlebotomist position.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomist
UNC Health Wayne
- Patient identification
- Blood collection
- Sample preparation
- Sample labeling
- Lab equipment
- Sample transport
- Translating, Bilingual Fluent in English and Spanish
- 110 hours of clinical experience
- 234 venipunctures performed under supervision
Phlebotomist Technician
Kedplasma
Greenville NC
09.2024 - Current
- Reduced patient anxiety through compassionate communication and expert venipuncture techniques.
- Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear, or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
- Continuously updated phlebotomy knowledge through professional development courses, ensuring best practices were upheld.
- Upheld HIPAA compliance through careful management of confidential patient records and lab results.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Minimized patient discomfort during blood draws by utilizing proper tourniquet application, needle selection, and insertion techniques.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Increased patient satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate blood collection services.
- Achieved successful venipunctures even in challenging situations such as pediatric or geriatric patients with difficult veins.
- Strengthened rapport with patients using clear explanations of procedures to alleviate concerns or confusion.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Assisted in training new phlebotomists, sharing expertise on proper technique and safety protocols.
- Enhanced laboratory efficiency by processing, labeling, and storing specimens according to established protocols.
- Provided excellent customer service while verifying patient information and insurance at registration.
- Ensured timely test results by coordinating with medical staff for proper specimen handling and transport.
- Expanded availability for blood draws by working flexible hours, including weekends and holidays when necessary.
- Improved team productivity by cross-training in various laboratory tasks, including centrifugation, urinalysis, and recordkeeping.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Contributed to increased clinic efficiency by maintaining an organized inventory of phlebotomy supplies and equipment.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure high-quality diagnostic services for patients.
- Streamlined the specimen tracking process with meticulous documentation of all collected samples.
- Promoted a positive atmosphere within the workplace through active participation in staff meetings and team-building activities.
- Mitigated risk factors within the lab setting by strictly adhering to OSHA regulations regarding biohazardous waste disposal.
- Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses, or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Conducted venipuncture and other CT procedures.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
- Addressed questions and concerns to educate patients on collection process and procedures.
- Participated in continuing education programs to stay up to date on new technologies and procedures.
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
- Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
- Collected blood samples in accordance with laboratory protocols and regulations.
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
- Performed venipunctures, finger sticks and heel sticks for both adult and pediatric patients.
- Verified proper storage and transportation of specimens to laboratories.
- Adhered to HIPAA standards and maintained patient confidentiality in all interactions.
- Monitored supply levels and placed orders for laboratory supplies.
- Followed established safety protocols and standards to minimize risk of infection and injury.
- Verified patients' identification for proper sample collection.
- Participated in quality assurance and competency assessment initiatives.
- Assisted in training and onboarding new phlebotomists.
- Reviewed and processed requisitions for laboratory tests.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve phlebotomy processes.
- Performed laboratory tests to assist physicians in diagnosis.
- Handled insurance verification tasks using Software and Software to validate patient insurance information.
- Provided guidance and support to laboratory personnel.
Education
High School Diploma -
North Lenoir High School
Lenoir, NC06.2018
Skills
- Order of draw
- Patient Care
- Specimen handling
- Venipuncture
- Sample and specimen collection
- Butterfly needle technique
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient confidentiality
- Venipuncture Expertise
- Blood collection techniques
- Specimen labeling procedures
- Communication abilities
- HIPAA
- Patient support
- Blood culture collection
- Capillary puncture
- Data Entry
- Specimen Preparation
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Infection Control
- Quality Control
- Paperwork Processing
- Pediatric phlebotomy
- Recording data
- Patient preparation
- Syringe method
- Quality control guidelines
- Sample storage
- Geriatric phlebotomy
- Skin puncture
- Adaptable approach
- Medical Records Management
- Hemoglobin Testing
- Health Education
- Medical office administration
- Medical Records Maintenance
- Staff Management
- Medical Testing
- Medical Records Review
- Diagnostic Testing
- Blood collection
- Proper labeling
- Sanitation and sterilization
- On-site testing
- Therapeutic phlebotomy
- Medical records handling
- Donor screening
- Specimen collection and storage
- Anatomy and physiology
- Venipuncture and capillary puncture
- EMR recordkeeping
- Blood transfusions
- Sample labeling
- Time Management
- Multitasking Abilities
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Customer Service
- Organizational Skills
- Specimen Collection
- Butterfly Venipuncture
- Excellent Communication
- Phlebotomy Technician (PT)
- Finger Stick Method
- Problem-Solving
- Sample Processing
- Decision-Making
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Task Prioritization
- CPR/AED
- Phlebotomy Technician
- Multitasking
- Data Confidentiality
- Interpersonal Communication
- Sample Collection
- Team Leader
- Active Listening
- Goal Minded
- Blood Culturing
- Staff Phlebotomy Training
- Patient Monitoring
- Glucose Screening
- Staff Collaboration
- Phlebotomy Technician (NCPT)
- Workload Management
- Relationship Building
- Written Communication
- Analytical Thinking
- Appointment Scheduling
- Lab Reporting
- Patient Relations
- Stress Management
- Arterial Blood Draws
- Biohazard Policy Compliance
- Injection Administration
- Medical History Taking
- Sample and Form Matching
- Instrument Sterilization
- Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED (First Aid CPR AED)
- Scheduling Software
References
- Kimberly Merideth, (252)286-7046
- Emily Escobar, (919)252-3757
- Diana Escobar, (919)222-7705
Cover Letter
- To whom it may concern
- I came across your advertisement on the online job portal, and I am interested in applying for the Phlebotomist position. I have 110 hours of clinical experience at UNC Health Wayne and 234 venipuncture’s that I have performed under supervision. I am confident that I will be an excellent addition to your team of experienced employees. During clinical I was responsible for the following:
- Patient identification
- Blood collection
- Sample preparation
- Sample labeling
- Lab equipment
- Sample transport
- Translating, Bilingual Fluent in English and Spanish
- Reading about your job opportunity I was thoroughly impressed by your persistent effort to maintain the highest standards of health care. I am positive that my qualities are adequate for the Phlebotomist position job at your facility and hoping to bring many laurels for your establishment.
- Thank you for your time and consideration. I am looking forward to discussing in detail my skills and how I will become a vital part of your present working staff.
- Sincerely
- Fatima Vanessa Corpeno Constanza
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Phlebotomist Technician
Kedplasma
09.2024 - Current
Phlebotomist
UNC Health Wayne
High School Diploma -
North Lenoir High School