Ana Garcia
Vernon
Summary
Upbeat, motivated, and skilled team player with CPR and Phlebotomy Technician certifications. A strong background in patient care. Proven ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced healthcare environments. Quick learner with strong computer skills, excellent attention to detail, and a dependable work ethic. Committed to providing high-quality patient care, adapting to changing daily needs, and exceeding expectations to improve patient satisfaction. Experienced in processing and analyzing various specimens, with knowledge of medical terminology, laboratory protocols, and testing procedures. Recognized for performing laboratory tests and procedures accurately, efficiently, and with a strong focus on quality.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lab assistant
Wilbarger general hospital
09.2021 - Current
- Prepare specimens for testing and analysis.
- Assist with ordering supplies
- Prepare samples for centrifugation, aliquoting and preserving sample integrity.
- Demonstrate flexibility working in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
- Assist with support duties such as filling products, labeling products, testing samples and taking inventory.
- Perform testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
- Train new laboratory personnel to apply proper laboratory techniques and best practices.
- Use personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Track collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Complete proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Establish and maintain positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
- Collect blood samples in accordance with laboratory protocols and regulations.
- Review and process requisitions for laboratory tests.
- Perform venipuncture for both adult and pediatric patients.
- Verify patients' identification for proper sample collection.
- Adhered to HIPAA standards and maintained patient confidentiality in all interactions.
- Maintain laboratory equipment and ensured compliance with safety protocols.
- Conduct routine laboratory tests and procedures to ensure accurate patient results.
- Process CLIA waived test
Psychiatric Nursing Assistant
North Texas State Hospital
02.2020 - 08.2021
- Documented patient behavior in factual, legible manner and identified material to report to registered nurse.
- Maintained patients' safety and security by providing physical care and assistance.
- Monitored patient condition by recording and documenting vitals including blood pressure, respiration rates, and body temperature.
- Monitored patient's intake of food and medication.
- Ensured complete documentation when entering data into a EHR system.
- Cleaned equipment, patient bedside area, and nursing unit.
Housekeeper
Advanced rehabilitation and healthcare of Vernon
10.2019 - 02.2020
- Maintained safety standards by wearing gloves and protective clothing.
- Ensured security of units when entering, cleaning, and existing.
- Ensured cleanliness and sanitation of bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas including scrubbing, mopping, vacuuming, polishing, dusting, windows and using germicides.
- Dusted and polished all surfaces, including tables, dressers, televisions, and headboards.
- Ensured all cleaning tasks were completed before leaving unit.
- Cleaned public areas, waiting rooms, and washrooms, consistently maintaining housekeeping equipment and identifying areas in need of immediate attention.
Delivery Specialist
Vernon Auto Group
03.2014 - 09.2019
- Maintained my department work schedule along with assigning out task.
- Interacted with customers by providing information and delivering great customer service.
- Greeted guests promptly and consistently set a professional tone with friendly assistance.
- Answered telephone/called customers to set up appointments provide and obtain information for salesmen
- Remained in control of staff members' whereabouts throughout the day.
- Managed product delivery schedules to ensure timely fulfillment of customer orders.
- Inspected and maintained delivery vehicles regularly to keep in safe working order.
Production Worker
Tyson Food
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Worked quickly but safely without accidents or mishaps.
- Placed labels, company logos, and other exterior parts on finished products.
- Measured and graded batches of raw materials to feed into production machinery.
- Inspected finished products to verify conformity to quality standards.
- Packaged finished products into boxes, cartons and containers for shipping to customers.
Cashier & Pizza Topper
Mr Jim’s Pizza
01.2006 - 01.2012
- Completed side work, opening tasks, and closing requirements each day to keep restaurant clean and efficient.
- Received incoming supply shipments, restocked shelves, and rotated products to minimize waste.
- Entered customer orders into system and processed payments to complete transactions.
- Cleaned and organized all kitchen workstations and storage areas before and after cooking.
- Multitasking by working on several different orders simultaneously.
- Served food and drink items to customers eating in the restaurant or collecting to-go items.
- Processed cash register transactions by inputting product costs and giving back change, processed checks, debit and credit cards, refunds.
- Greeted all customers and provided prompt and friendly service.
Education
Certification - Phlebotomy
Vernon College
Wichita Falls, TX05-2021
High School Diploma - undefined
Vernon High School
Vernon, TX05-2009
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Laboratory Science
Minnesota North College
Hibbing12-2026
Skills
- Quick Learner
- Flexibility
- Multitasking
- Communication
- Organization
- Teamwork
- Patient Care/Good patient rapport
- Computer Skills
- Laboratory techniques
- Specimen processing
- Lab equipment maintenance
- Lab inventory management
- Lab safety protocols
- Chemical handling
- Safe specimen handling
- CLIA & OSHA compliance
- Lab testing and reporting
- Phlebotomy
Certification
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician 2021- current
Timeline
Lab assistant
Wilbarger general hospital
09.2021 - Current
Psychiatric Nursing Assistant
North Texas State Hospital
02.2020 - 08.2021
Housekeeper
Advanced rehabilitation and healthcare of Vernon
10.2019 - 02.2020
Delivery Specialist
Vernon Auto Group
03.2014 - 09.2019
Production Worker
Tyson Food
01.2012 - 01.2014
Cashier & Pizza Topper
Mr Jim’s Pizza
01.2006 - 01.2012
High School Diploma - undefined
Vernon High School
Certification - Phlebotomy
Vernon College
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Laboratory Science
Minnesota North College