Annette Perez
Brooklyn,USA
Summary
Phlebotomist and lab assistant skilled in managing specimen collection and processing in fast-paced environments. Proven ability to support accurate diagnostic outcomes through meticulous attention to detail and timely sample handling, enhancing overall patient care and laboratory efficiency.
Overview
1
1
Certification
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomist/Lab Assistant
Labcorp
Brooklyn, NY
08.2022 - Current
- Draw blood and prepare specimens for the main laboratory
- Drew blood for special tests and ensured timely dispatch to external labs
- Conducted drug tests and collected samples to support accurate laboratory results
- Prepared laboratories and entered data into LCM system for efficient specimen processing
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) /Phlebotomist
Metropolis Medical PC
Manhattan, NY
10.2021 - 08.2022
- Drew blood from patients and prepared samples for laboratory testing to support timely diagnosis
- Assessed patient's vitals and documented findings to ensure accurate patient records
- Recorded and monitored vital signs of patients
- Assisted medical providers with procedures to facilitate efficient patient care
- EKG and able to access and use EMR system
Receptionist/Nurse
Hospital HIMA San Pablo
Caguas, PR
02.2009 - 06.2010
- Provided treatment and assistance to patients in a clinical setting.
- Recorded and monitored vital signs to support patient care.
- Managed telephone communications, recording messages and addressing client inquiries to ensure timely responses.
- Coordinated with insurance companies to facilitate patient access to necessary treatments.
Receptionist/Nurse
High Profile Lab
Guaynabo, PR
02.2008 - 01.2009
- Coordinated patient appointment scheduling and maintained accurate medical notes in database
- Collected blood samples from patients for routine testing; ensured proper packing for transport
- Provided in-home medical care and comfort to patients
Nurse's Aid
Auxilio Mutuo Hospital
Rio Piedras, PR
03.2007 - 01.2008
- Collected blood samples and monitored vital signs, maintaining precise patient records
- Provided personal hygiene care and assisted with surgical preparation
- Delivered meals and supported patients during eating
- Assisted patients with daily hygiene tasks in a supportive environment
Receptionist/Nurse
Hospital HIMA San Pablo
Caguas, PR
04.2004 - 12.2005
- Prepared equipment and ensured readiness for EKG testing to facilitate accurate diagnostics
- Collected blood samples and recorded vital signs to support patient assessments
- Organized and updated medical records systematically to enhance patient care continuity
Education
CCMA/ Phlebotomist/EKG Technician (Certificate) -
CUNY LaGuardia Community College
Brooklyn, NY09-2020
LPN (Associate's degree) -
Institute of Bank and Commercial
Caguas, PR01-2003
Medical (EMT) -
Institute Vocational and Commercial Edic
Caguas, PR01-1995
Some College (No Degree) - Photography
Arts & Business College
Caguas PRHigh school diploma or GED -
JTPA Puerto Rico
Skills
- Medical assisting
- Microsoft Excel
- Customer service
- Venipuncture
- Direct patient care
- Phone triage
- Pipetting
- Sterilization
- Public health
- DNA sample handling
- Office experience
- Laboratory waste disposal
- Medical office skills
- Computer operation
- Biohazard disposal procedures
- Hand hygiene
- Medical Coding
- Laboratory quality control
- Laboratory equipment calibration
- Centrifugation
- Phlebotomy
- Computer literacy
- Quality data entry
- Attention to detail
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Clerical Experience
- Technical Proficiency
- Medical terminology
- Laboratory technician skills
- Laboratory document review
- Appointment scheduling
- Allergy care
- Clinical data management
- Documentation review
- In-person service
- Phlebotomy specimen handling
- Epic
- Urgent care center experience
- Transmission-based precautions
- Aseptic technique
- Specimen collection / processing
- Specimen processing experience
- Disinfection procedures
- Verification of laboratory test methods
- Saliva sample handling
- Blood sample handling
- CLIA regulations
- Nursing
- Sample collection
- Medical Billing
- Allergy & immunology
- Administrative support
- Medical receptionist
- Patient engagement
- Microsoft Office
- Typing
- Critical Care Experience
- Specimen processing experience
- Clinic experience
- Anatomy Knowledge
- Phone client interaction
- Bloodborne Pathogens Standard
- LIS proficiency
- Microsoft Word
- Triage Experience
- Administering Injections
- Confidentiality compliance
- Customer data entry
- Straight needle venipuncture
- Research laboratory work
- Diagnostic test assistance
- EHR management
- Patient Care
- Medical laboratory assistant experience
- Specimen storage protocols
- Insurance Verification
- Vital signs
- Specimen collector experience
- EClinicalWorks
- Patient observation
- Primary care
- Medical Scheduling
- Outpatient
- Communication skills
- Computer skills
- Patient assessment
- HIPAA
- Pediatrics
- Blood sampling
- Urgent care
- Laboratory experience
- Time management
- Working with geriatric patients
- Patient charting
- EMR/EHR
- Hospital Experience
- Physical examinations
- Phlebotomy experience
- Nursing home experience
- Immunology
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals
- Teamwork
- Medical Records
- Medical laboratory work
- Geriatrics
Certification
- EKG Certification, 06/23 to 06/25
- Certified Medical Assistant
- CPR Certification
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician
- PBT (ASCP)
- Medical Laboratory Scientist Certification
- CCMA Certification
- LPN
- Medical Technologist
Languages
- English, Bilingual
- Spanish, Bilingual
Additional Information - Authorized To Work
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Phlebotomist/Lab Assistant
Labcorp
08.2022 - Current
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) /Phlebotomist
Metropolis Medical PC
10.2021 - 08.2022
Receptionist/Nurse
Hospital HIMA San Pablo
02.2009 - 06.2010
Receptionist/Nurse
High Profile Lab
02.2008 - 01.2009
Nurse's Aid
Auxilio Mutuo Hospital
03.2007 - 01.2008
Receptionist/Nurse
Hospital HIMA San Pablo
04.2004 - 12.2005
CCMA/ Phlebotomist/EKG Technician (Certificate) -
CUNY LaGuardia Community College
LPN (Associate's degree) -
Institute of Bank and Commercial
Medical (EMT) -
Institute Vocational and Commercial Edic
Some College (No Degree) - Photography
Arts & Business College
High school diploma or GED -
JTPA Puerto Rico