Anjelina Meraz
San Antonio,Texas
Summary
A hardworking and passionate nursing student with strong organizational skills and a background in phlebotomy eager to secure a entry-level Licensed Vocational Nurse position.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant
Texas Dermatology And Laser Specialists
12.2022 - 03.2023
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
- Enhanced patient recruitment by developing targeted outreach strategies and materials for clinical trials.
- Supported investigators with design and implementation of study protocols, ensuring adherence to regulations and ethical guidelines.
- Gathered, processed, and shipped lab specimens.
Senior Phlebotomist
Octapharma Plasma Center
02.2021 - 11.2022
- Implemented quality assurance measures for blood draws, leading to increased accuracy in test results.
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
- Assisted in training and onboarding new phlebotomists.
- Followed established safety protocols and standards to minimize risk of infection and injury.
- 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.
- Addressed questions and concerns to educate patients on collection process and procedures.
Education
Licensed Vocational Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
San Antonio, TX03.2024
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Texas School of Phlebotomy
San Antonio, TX11.2020
High School Diploma -
Southwest High School
San Antonio, TX06.2019
Skills
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Venipuncture Expertise
- Pediatric phlebotomy
- Quality Control
- Recording data
- Order of draw
- Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED
- Workload Management
- Infection Control
- Procedure Explanation
- HIPAA Compliance
Timeline
Research Assistant
Texas Dermatology And Laser Specialists
12.2022 - 03.2023
Senior Phlebotomist
Octapharma Plasma Center
02.2021 - 11.2022
Licensed Vocational Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Texas School of Phlebotomy
High School Diploma -
Southwest High School
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