Amanda Cordova
Victorville,CA
Summary
Licensed and attentive Phlebotomist with 10+ years of experience in blood sample testing and collection. Seeking to use strong knowledge of phlebotomy practices to secure a challenging position as a phlebotomist. Productive Phlebotomist offering 17 years of experience in collecting blood specimens in healthcare settings. Proven leader with success in recommending and introducing strategies to improve workflow, specimen processing and customer service related to patient care. Calm and comforting with stressed patients.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomist
Desert Valley Medical Center
Victorville
01.2023 - Current
- Performed venipuncture and other blood collection procedures according to established standards.
- Assisted in the preparation of laboratory specimens for analysis and testing.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
- Verified patient information prior to specimen collection.
- Educated patients on proper blood draw techniques.
- Collected specimens from pediatric, adult, geriatric, and special needs patients.
- Processed samples accurately and efficiently.
- Followed all safety protocols when handling hazardous materials.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies used in phlebotomy services.
- Assisted in the training of new phlebotomists.
- Responded quickly and effectively to emergency situations.
Phlebotomist
st mary medical center
02.2010 - 10.2022
- Collect 50+ blood samples of patients daily for venipuncture process
- Organize and clean blood-drawing trays and ensure proper sterilization of all blood drawing instruments
- Utilized vacuum tube, syringe, and venipuncture butterfly methods to draw blood from veins as well as capillaries through dermal puncture, such as heel or finger stick methods
- Performed lab procedures on 40+ patients daily, leveraging expertise in heel sticks, determining erythrocyte sedimentation rates, and preparing and running blood samples
- Enter patient records and specimen into the system
- Discard old specimens and clear from computer
- Acted as team lead ensuring the team had their assignments and work was distributed fairly
- Assisted the team with working through issues that developed
Education
Certified Phlebotomy Technician License -
02.2008
High school diploma -
Silverado High School
05.2005
Skills
- Team leader
- Self-motivated
- Dependable
- Adaptable to changes
- Data Entry
- Paperwork Processing
- Specimen Preparation
- Blood collection
- Venipuncture
- Communication abilities
- Patient Care
- Staff Management
- Specimen handling
- Patient support
- Sanitation and sterilization
- Therapeutic phlebotomy
- Effective Communication
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Phlebotomist
Desert Valley Medical Center
01.2023 - Current
Phlebotomist
st mary medical center
02.2010 - 10.2022
Certified Phlebotomy Technician License -
High school diploma -
Silverado High School