Alexsia Powell
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Certified Phlebotomist with broad experience in fast-paced healthcare settings. Skilled in blood collection, specimen processing, and patient interaction to ensure comfort and accuracy during procedures. Demonstrated ability to maintain high standards of safety and hygiene, leading to improved patient satisfaction and efficiency in sample collection processes. Known for good communication skills and teamwork, enhancing operational flow and patient care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Instacart Shopper
Instacart
08.2021 - Current
- Provided exceptional customer service throughout the shopping experience.
- Prepared orders for delivery, including selecting items from shelves, bags and boxes.
- Delivered groceries on time according to company standards for customer satisfaction.
- Monitored expiration dates on items to guarantee freshness for customers.
- Shopped at customer's chosen store, verified replacement items, selected freshest fruit, produce, and meat, and delivered groceries on-time to exact location specified.
- Bagged groceries carefully to keep products in perfect condition, separated fragile products and kept frozen and perishable foods cold or fresh.
- Practiced clean and sanitary shopping with minimal product handling and used safety kits diligently to protect customers and others.
- Exceeded customer expectations consistently as evidenced by highest feedback ratings, frequent repeat customers, and increasingly high tips.
- Suggested comparable products to replace out-of-stock items
Lead Phlebotomist
Biolife Plasma Services
Lakewood, CA
02.2024 - 11.2024
- Monitored donor vitals throughout the donation process, such as temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure.
- Inspected and sterilized equipment before and after each use according to established protocols.
- Provided excellent customer service by responding promptly to inquiries from donors or staff members.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to determine eligibility for potential donors based on health history review.
- Assisted in training new employees on proper procedures related to donor collection processes.
- Educated donors about the importance of donating plasma safely and responsibly.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment by adhering to infection control guidelines at all times.
- Assisted in the collection of plasma donations from donors.
- Identified best veins for intravenous lines and blood draws, avoiding unnecessary pokes.
- Collected specimen samples and transported to laboratory for processing.
Phlebotomist
J & L De Leon Medical Corporation
Paramount, California
04.2023 - 05.2023
- Back office- vitals
- Maintained room cleanliness
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
Caregiver
Cambrian Homecare
Long Beach, California
11.2021 - 06.2022
- Geriatric Care
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments and shopping trips.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Assistance In Home Care
Garden Grove, California
11.2021 - 02.2022
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Child & Geriatric Care
- One on one home care
- Transportation to appointments
- Errands; laundry, shopping, etc
- Travel to patient home
- Light Housekeeping
- Assist in daily activites
IHSS Care Provider
IHSS In Home Support Services
Los Angeles, California
03.2020 - 12.2020
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments and shopping trips.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
Certified Nursing Assistant
California Post Acute Care
Los Angeles, CA
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing/showering and teeth brushing.
- Maintained patient room cleanliness
- Transferring bed to wheel chair
- Range of Motion
- Charting
Education
CPT 1 License - Phlebotomy
Healthcare Career College
Paramount, CA04-2023
Certified Nursing Assistant License - Patient Care
Technical College
Huntington Park, CA05-2019
General Studies
Dr. Maya Angelou Community High School
Los Angeles, CA06-2017
Skills
- Sanitation and Sterilization
- Vitals
- CPR
- Communication
- Quick Learner
- Adaptive
- Team Player
- Positive
- Reliable
- Mobile app proficiency
- Route planning
- Butterfly needle technique
- Patient care
- Proper labeling
- HIPAA
- Capillary puncture
- Patient confidentiality
- Blood collection
- Medical records handling
Timeline
Lead Phlebotomist
Biolife Plasma Services
02.2024 - 11.2024
Phlebotomist
J & L De Leon Medical Corporation
04.2023 - 05.2023
Caregiver
Cambrian Homecare
11.2021 - 06.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Assistance In Home Care
11.2021 - 02.2022
Instacart Shopper
Instacart
08.2021 - Current
IHSS Care Provider
IHSS In Home Support Services
03.2020 - 12.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
California Post Acute Care
09.2019 - 03.2020
CPT 1 License - Phlebotomy
Healthcare Career College
Certified Nursing Assistant License - Patient Care
Technical College
General Studies
Dr. Maya Angelou Community High School