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ADRIANA CERON ESPINOZA

Belleville,NJ

Summary

Compassionate Phlebotomist with extensive experience at LabCorp, skilled in venipuncture and specimen handling. Demonstrated ability to enhance patient comfort and safety through effective communication and infection control practices. Proven track record of accurate sample processing and prioritizing urgent draws, ensuring timely results and optimal patient care.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Phlebotomist

Oxford Laboratories
08.2021 - Current
  • Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
  • Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
  • Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
  • Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
  • Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
  • Demonstrated adaptability by effectively performing blood draws on diverse patient populations, including pediatric, geriatric, and challenging cases.
  • Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
  • Improved patient comfort by efficiently drawing blood samples using various techniques such as venipuncture and capillary puncture.
  • Enhanced patient experience by performing blood draws quickly and efficiently.
  • Maintained high standards of cleanliness and sterilization of phlebotomy equipment, ensuring patient safety.
  • Collected blood samples in accordance with laboratory protocols and regulations.

Phlebotomist

LabCorp
11.2019 - 03.2021
  • Organized daily work based on collection priority.
  • Actively engaged with patients to educate them on proper post-draw care, reducing potential complications and ensuring their comfort throughout the process.
  • Conducted venipuncture and other CT procedures.
  • Participated in continuing education programs to stay up to date on new technologies and procedures.
  • Collected, labeled, and processed blood samples for variety of tests, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery to laboratory.
  • Adapted to diverse patient needs by employing variety of blood collection techniques.
  • Collaborated with healthcare teams to prioritize urgent blood draws, ensuring timely analysis for critical care decisions.
  • Ensured proper identification and documentation of samples, significantly reducing instances of mislabeling.
  • Identified veins suitable for venipuncture with precision, minimizing discomfort for patients.
  • Verified patients' identification for proper sample collection.
  • 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.

Phlebotomist

Infinity Laboratory
04.2012 - 05.2019
  • Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
  • Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
  • Addressed questions and concerns to educate patients on collection process and procedures.
  • Participated in continuous education programs to stay updated on latest phlebotomy techniques and safety standards.
  • Streamlined inventory management process for phlebotomy supplies, preventing shortages and overstock situations.
  • Adhered to HIPAA standards and maintained patient confidentiality in all interactions.
  • Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
  • Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
  • Demonstrated adaptability by effectively performing blood draws on diverse patient populations, including pediatric, geriatric, and challenging cases.
  • Improved patient comfort by efficiently drawing blood samples using various techniques such as venipuncture and capillary puncture.
  • Enhanced patient experience by performing blood draws quickly and efficiently.
  • Maintained high standards of cleanliness and sterilization of phlebotomy equipment, ensuring patient safety.
  • Collected blood samples in accordance with laboratory protocols and regulations.
  • Organized daily work based on collection priority.
  • Conducted venipuncture and other CT procedures.
  • Collected, labeled, and processed blood samples for variety of tests, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery to laboratory.
  • Identified veins suitable for venipuncture with precision, minimizing discomfort for patients.
  • Verified patients' identification for proper sample collection.
  • Performed venipunctures, finger sticks and heel sticks for both adult and pediatric patients.

Education

MA - Medical Technology

PC AGE, Newark, NJ
09-2000

Medical assistant, Ekg, Pc, Phlebotomy

  • Awarded in phlebotomy

High School Diploma -

Montufar Nocturno Expirimental, Quito, Ecuador
08-1995

Skills

  • Order of draw
  • Patient care
  • Specimen handling
  • Venipuncture expertise
  • Butterfly venipuncture
  • Blood collection techniques
  • Sample processing
  • Specimen labeling procedure
  • Blood culture collection
  • Capillary puncture
  • Team leader
  • Specimen preparation
  • Phlebotomy technician
  • Infection control
  • Multitasking
  • Pediatric phlebotomy
  • Data confidentiality
  • Geriatric phlebotomy
  • Health and safety

Languages

English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

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