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Araceli Quinones

Summary

Competent Phlebotomy Technician with 15 years of experience working in high-volume, fast-paced hospital settings. Highly knowledgeable in routine blood drawing procedures and using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles. Committed to maintaining highest quality standards when collecting, labeling and processing samples and specimens.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Phlebotomist

Quest Diagnostics
05.2024 - Current
  • Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
  • Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
  • Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
  • Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
  • Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
  • Demonstrated versatility by performing both capillary and venous blood collection techniques as needed for specific patients or tests.
  • Performed venipuncture, capillary puncture, and other blood collection methods according to established protocols while prioritizing patient safety.

Mobile Phlebotomist

Primex Laboratory
03.2021 - 05.2024

Draws blood in accordance with physician orders

collects and delivers specimens for analysis , ensures proper and correct labeling of specimens

maintaining all appropriate phlebotomy such as temperature and maintenance Logs.

venipuctures newborns to geriatrics .

Enhanced patient comfort by establishing rapport and providing clear explanations of procedures.

Mobile

phlebotomist, IPPG
04.2022 - 03.2024

Collection of blood samples from all ages, preparation of blood samples transportation in a timely matter.

Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.

Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.

Assisted in streamlining the specimen processing workflow for increased efficiency and reduced wait times for patients.

Collaborated with medical professionals to ensure accurate test orders and appropriate sample collection methods were used.

Phlebotomist

Huntington Hospital
10.2017 - 03.2021

Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.

Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.

Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.

Collaborated with medical professionals to ensure accurate test orders and appropriate sample collection methods were used.

Reduced contamination risks by strictly adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining a clean work environment.

Reduced patient anxiety by using effective communication skills and demonstrating empathy during blood draws.

Phlebotomist

West Pacific Laboratories
10.2011 - 09.2017

Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.

Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.

Increased patient throughput by efficiently prioritizing tasks and managing time effectively during high-volume periods.

Provided exceptional customer service to patients from diverse backgrounds, ensuring a comfortable experience for all individuals encountered during blood draws.

Phlebotomist

Queens Care Family
01.2005 - 09.2011
  • Excelled in high-pressure situations, maintaining composure and professionalism during peak hours and emergency scenarios.
  • Reduced contamination risks by strictly adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining a clean work environment.
  • Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
  • Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
  • Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
  • Increased patient satisfaction rates through consistent delivery of professional phlebotomy services tailored to individual needs.
  • Addressed questions and concerns to educate patients on collection process and procedures.

Education

Cpt 1 -

AMHS
Glendale, CA
08.2008

Medical Assistant -

Glendale Career College
Glendale, CA
01.2005

High School Diploma -

Century High School
Los Angeles, CA
08.2004

Skills

  • Computer efficient
  • HIPPA compliance
  • Biahazard waste disposal
  • time management
  • patient care empathy
  • venipuctures
  • infection control
  • bilingual

Timeline

Phlebotomist

Quest Diagnostics
05.2024 - Current

Mobile

phlebotomist, IPPG
04.2022 - 03.2024

Mobile Phlebotomist

Primex Laboratory
03.2021 - 05.2024

Phlebotomist

Huntington Hospital
10.2017 - 03.2021

Phlebotomist

West Pacific Laboratories
10.2011 - 09.2017

Phlebotomist

Queens Care Family
01.2005 - 09.2011

Cpt 1 -

AMHS

Medical Assistant -

Glendale Career College

High School Diploma -

Century High School