Alyssa Hernandez
Corpus Christi ,TX
Summary
Adept at enhancing patient experiences and specimen handling, my tenure at LabCorp & Bay Area hospital showcased my proficiency in venipuncture and exceptional patient support. Trained new phlebotomists, ensuring a 20% improvement in sample collection efficiency. My adaptability and professionalism in diverse patient interactions have solidified my reputation as a reliable healthcare professional.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomist
LabCorp
- 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.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- 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.
- Enter patients orders sent over from physicians offices
- Collected UDS’s
- Pack up and ship out all specimens at the end of the shift .
- Close and open up work place .
Phlebotomist
Bay Area Hospital
09.2018 - Current
- 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.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
- Identified veins suitable for venipuncture with precision, minimizing discomfort for patients.
- Collected, labeled, and processed blood samples for variety of tests, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery to laboratory.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
- Handled insurance verification tasks using Software and Software to validate patient insurance information.
- Enter order’s & insurance information into system called meditech .
Phlebotomist / MA
Children’s Clinic
05.2021 - 07.2023
- 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.
- 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.
- Adapted to diverse patient needs by employing variety of blood collection techniques.
- Trained new phlebotomists in proper blood collection techniques and safety protocols, elevating overall quality of care.
- Supported laboratory technicians by preparing and organizing samples for analysis, facilitating smoother workflow.
- Performed laboratory tests to assist physicians in diagnosis.
- Handled insurance verification tasks using Software and Software to validate patient insurance information.
- Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses, or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.
- Swabbed patients for Covid , flu , strep , RSV run the test read and run report to physicians .
- Collected urine , sputum samples
- Enhanced patient care by meticulously recording vital signs and updating patient records.
- Assisted with billing and coding processes, ensuring accurate insurance claims and patient invoicing.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
Education
Del Mar College
Corpus Christi, TX09.2018
Diploma -
King High School
Corpus Christi, TX05.2013
Skills
- Venipuncture
- Order of draw
- Specimen handling
- Sample and specimen collection
- Butterfly needle technique
- Patient confidentiality
- Blood collection techniques
- Specimen labeling procedures
- HIPAA
- Patient support
- Blood culture collection
- Pediatric phlebotomy
- Recording data
- Patient preparation
- Syringe method
- Quality control guidelines
- Sample storage
- Medical office administration
- Medical records handling
- Venipuncture and capillary puncture
- On-site testing
- Sample labeling
- Sanitation and sterilization
- Proper labeling
- Blood transfusions
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Multitasking
- Hemoglobin Testing
- Reliability
- Electronic Health Records
- Patient History Documentation
- Infection control protocols
- Professionalism
- Collect samples
- Package specimens
Timeline
Phlebotomist / MA
Children’s Clinic
05.2021 - 07.2023
Phlebotomist
Bay Area Hospital
09.2018 - Current
Phlebotomist
LabCorp
Del Mar College
Diploma -
King High School