Andrea Carlie
Medical Laboratory Assistant/ CPT 1
Inglewood,CA
Summary
Experienced with laboratory/Phlebotomy procedures and sample management. Utilizes detail-focused approach to ensure accuracy of test results and adherence to safety protocols. Knowledge of maintaining laboratory equipment. A keen eye for precision and commitment to patient care. History of performing blood draws and sample handling with care and efficiency. Notable ability to collaborate with healthcare teams and adapt to changing environments. Recognized for technical skills in specimen collection and patient communication. Ready Medical Laboratory Assistant/ Phlebotomist to support and assist with team efforts for seamless operations.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
In Home Supportive Service Provider
State of California Health and Human Services IHSS
10.2025 - Current
- Provided personal care and assistance to clients, ensuring comfort and safety in daily activities.
- Developed individualized care plans, addressing specific needs and preferences of client.
- Facilitated communication between clients and healthcare providers, enhancing overall care coordination.
- Monitored clients' health conditions and reported changes to healthcare professionals promptly.
- Collaborated with families to establish trust and address concerns regarding client well-being.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Los Angeles Unified School District, LAUSD
03.1998 - 02.2010
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside the classroom setting.
- Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and productive learning environment for all students involved.
- Assisted in the implementation of effective behavior management techniques, resulting in a more focused and positive classroom environment.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in special education instruction and support services.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
Phlebotomy Intern
Inglewood Medical & Mental Health
11.2005 - 12.2008
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear, or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses, or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.
- Provided exceptional customer service while registering patients and verifying insurance information, ultimately streamlining the check-in process.
Education
N/A - Cybersecurity
UCLA Cybersecurity Extension
Online 01.2023
Diploma, Certified Phlebotomy Technician 1, - Medical Laboratory Assistant, Phlebotomy Technici
American College of Medical Technology
Gardena, CA06.2006
Diploma - General Education
Hamilton High
2955 S Robertson Blv06.1996
Skills
*Laboratory techniques
*Specimen Collection/processing
*Lab equipment maintenance
*Lab inventory management
*Lab safety protocols
*Data logging
*Lab testing and reporting
*Phlebotomy (CPT 1)
*Sterilization procedures
*Inventory management
*Centrifugation techniques
*Reagent preparation
* Ability to perform basic high-volume waived test and assist with complex analyses
Timeline
In Home Supportive Service Provider
State of California Health and Human Services IHSS
10.2025 - Current
Phlebotomy Intern
Inglewood Medical & Mental Health
11.2005 - 12.2008
Special Education Paraprofessional
Los Angeles Unified School District, LAUSD
03.1998 - 02.2010
N/A - Cybersecurity
UCLA Cybersecurity Extension
Diploma, Certified Phlebotomy Technician 1, - Medical Laboratory Assistant, Phlebotomy Technici
American College of Medical Technology
Diploma - General Education
Hamilton High