Alexis. Caldera
Kingsville
Summary
Phlebotomy technician with expertise in venipuncture, patient preparation, and specimen labeling. Committed to maintaining patient confidentiality and adhering to safety protocols to enhance patient satisfaction. Adaptable to changing needs and able to maintain high standards in patient care and lab procedures. Strong communication skills and attention to detail are key strengths.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Phlebotomy Technician
Driscoll Children's Hospital
Corpus Christi, TX
02.2024 - Current
- Performed venipuncture and capillary collection procedures with precision to ensure patient safety.
- Maintaining compliance with established protocols and quality standards.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing efficient, accurate, and timely blood draws.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Drew blood from veins by syringe or butterfly venipuncture methods.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Enhanced laboratory efficiency through proper specimen handling and labeling procedures.
- Assisted in training new staff on phlebotomy techniques and hospital policies to enhance team efficiency.
- Implemented best practices for specimen handling, contributing to improved turnaround times for test results.
- Adhered to HIPAA standards and maintained patient confidentiality in all interactions.
- Performed venipunctures, finger sticks and heel sticks for both adult and pediatric patients.
Crew Leader
Sonic Drive-In
Kingsville, TX5
01.2021 - 06.2023
- Trained and mentored team members on food preparation and customer service standards.
- Oversaw daily operations to ensure adherence to quality control protocols.
- Implemented efficient workflow processes, enhancing order accuracy and speed of service.
- Managed inventory levels, ensuring timely replenishment of supplies and minimizing waste.
- Instructed crew members in safe work practices and methods to reduce work-related injuries.
- Discussed daily work requirements with crew and assigned skills-based tasks to enable completion of work.3
Education
High School Diploma -
Santa Gertrudis Academy High School 5
Kingsville, TX05-2021
Skills
- Blood collection techniques
- Venipuncture
- Patient preparation
- Specimen labeling procedures
- Order of draw
- Capillary puncture
- Patient confidentiality
- Pediatric phlebotomy
- Biohazard disposal
- Supply restocking
- HIPAA
- Patient support
Certification
Certified with the American Society of Clinical Pathology: Phlebotomy Technician, ASCP
Timeline
Phlebotomy Technician
Driscoll Children's Hospital
02.2024 - Current
Crew Leader
Sonic Drive-In
01.2021 - 06.2023
High School Diploma -
Santa Gertrudis Academy High School 5