ALMA MARCICANO
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
Experienced certified Phlebotomist with 3+ years in diverse healthcare settings. Exceptional patient care and proficient blood sample collection. Skilled in venipuncture, capillary puncture, and specimen handling. Strong dedication to infection control and patient safety. Efficiently manages high-volume patient loads, maintains accurate records, and delivers compassionate care.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Phlebotomy Technician
Kaiser Permanente
09.2015 - 12.2015
- Efficiently performed routine patient procedures, including venipuncture, urine dips, injections, immunizations, and nebulizer treatments, providing high-quality care
- Expertly administered injections and applied dressings, and diligently maintained supplies and equipment, prioritizing cleanliness and sterilization to promote a safe and hygienic healthcare environment
- Proactively scheduled lab tests, coordinating with patients and laboratory staff to streamline patient care and diagnostic processes
Medical Assistant
ISSS
10.2012 - 10.2014
- Proactively scheduled lab tests, coordinating with patients and laboratory staff to
streamline patient care and diagnostic processes. - Maintained a safe and clean clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and disposing of biohazardous waste properly.
- Facilitated seamless patient care with thorough and accurate documentation of medical histories, vital signs, and medications.
- Ensured patient safety and comfort during examinations, effectively addressing concerns and answering questions.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Completed thorough chart reviews to ensure proper documentation of all pertinent medical information.
- Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.
Education
Associate of Arts - Medical Assisting
Cerro Coso Community College
Ridgecrest, CA05.2025
Associate of Arts - Business And Managerial Economics
Long Beach City College
Long Beach, CA12.2024
GED -
Ged Testing
Melbourne, FL04.2023
High School Diploma -
Harvard Center of Studies
San Salvador, El Salvador11.1990
Skills
- Computer: Microsoft Office Suite, EHR/EMR Systems, Data Entry
- Expert Venipuncture Technique
- Capillary Puncture Proficiency
- Specimen Handling & Processing
- Infection Control & Sterilization
- Patient Comfort & Anxiety
- Medical Terminology Knowledge
- Electronic Health Records (EHR)
- Laboratory Test Coordination
- Quality Assurance & Compliance
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Bloodborne Pathogen Precautions
- HIPAA Compliance
Certification
- Phlebotomy Technician Certification (PBT), CPT -00050115, 04/19/2025
- Basic Life Support (BLS) and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), West Kern Learn, 04/2023
- Tier 1 and Tier 2 Certified
- Spanish/ English Bilingual Certification
- CNA/HHA Certification Candidate, Bakersfield College, 09/2020
- Home Health AIDE Refresher Course, West Kern Learn, 04/2023
- Management Certificate, Taft College, 08/2023
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Home Health Aid (HHA) Training, Computer Institute of Learning, 2015
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
tagalog
Limited Working
Timeline
Phlebotomy Technician
Kaiser Permanente
09.2015 - 12.2015
Medical Assistant
ISSS
10.2012 - 10.2014
Associate of Arts - Medical Assisting
Cerro Coso Community College
Associate of Arts - Business And Managerial Economics
Long Beach City College
GED -
Ged Testing
High School Diploma -
Harvard Center of Studies