Aris L Fuentes
Westerly
Summary
Passionate Medical office and hospital with proven ability to ensure exemplary level of healthcare service delivery to patients. Coordinate admission and discharge of patients. Proven problem solver and excellent communicator.
Strong organizational skills, Well-qualified Healthcare professional adept at managing specimens, assisting with mobility and responding to emergencies.
Excellent relationship-building, prioritization and time management skills.
Certified phlebotomist technician,
on the job trained medical assistant support, Patient Service Representative with 10 years of experience in healthcare. Skilled at coordinating busy offices and maintaining professionalism in stressful situations.
Competent Phlebotomy Technician with 8 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
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Phlebotomist
Rhode Island Hospital
Providence, RI
2023 - Current
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Mentored junior phlebotomists, resulting in improved team performance and patient satisfaction.
- Collaborated with medical staff to ensure timely processing of specimens for accurate diagnoses.
- Increased efficiency by maintaining organized workstations and well-stocked inventory levels.
- Conducted quality control checks on equipment, ensuring proper functioning and consistent results.
- Led initiatives aimed at optimizing workflows which resulted in increased productivity within the department.
Phlebotomy Technician/Lab Assistant
South County Hospital
2021 - 2023
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Managed all patients on hospital floor alone
Phlebotomy Technician
Electric Boat Wellness Center Premise Health
12.2019 - 08.2021
- Obtained blood specimens by performing venipunctures and finger sticks.
- Spoke with patients to gather information for lab records, reduce fear or anxiety, and optimize cooperation.
- Followed physician orders when administering therapeutic phlebotomy.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Accurately labeled vacutainer tubes with patient name, date and time of collection.
Patient Coordinator/ Medical Assistant Support
Yale New Haven Health System
2014 - 2019
- Provided complete patient assessments and communicated with patients to understand medical histories
- Compiled and reviewed medical charts
- Balanced deposits and credit card payments each day
- Explained plans for treatment and payment options
- Used epic to schedule appointments
- Reviewed and corrected claim errors to facilitate smooth processing
- Assisted patients in filling out check-in and payment paperwork
- Took copayments and compiled daily financial records
- Documented patient medical information, case histories and insurance details to facilitate smooth appointments and payment processing
- Completed and filed financial documentation for accounting purposes
- Managed incoming calls and directed to appropriate department
Sell Manager Assistant
Aaron inc
New London, CT
2015 - 2016
- Increased team productivity by implementing streamlined processes and effective communication strategies.
- Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Launched new products and services with thorough market research, leading to increased revenue growth.
- Implemented innovative marketing campaigns that boosted brand awareness and generated significant sales leads.
- Mentored junior team members for career advancement, fostering a pipeline of future leaders within the organization.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing Science
Goodwin University
East Hartford, CT07.2025
National Certified Phlebotomy Technician -
911 Programs
Warwick, RI2019
No Degree - On The Job Trained Medical Assistant And Phleb
Yale Newhaven Health
New London, CT05.2017
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Community College of Rhode Island
Warwick, RI06.2011
High School Diploma -
Sheepshead Bay High School
Brooklyn NY 07.2007
Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills In English and Spanish
- Patient specimen collector
- Nursing station coordinator
- Lab test documentation
- Efficient and reliable team player
- Phlebotomy
- Multi-tasking
- Compassionate
- Therapeutic Phlebotomy
- Manual and Finger Dexterity
- Donor Screening
- Stat team
Timeline
Lead Phlebotomist
Rhode Island Hospital
2023 - Current
Phlebotomy Technician/Lab Assistant
South County Hospital
2021 - 2023
Phlebotomy Technician
Electric Boat Wellness Center Premise Health
12.2019 - 08.2021
Sell Manager Assistant
Aaron inc
2015 - 2016
Patient Coordinator/ Medical Assistant Support
Yale New Haven Health System
2014 - 2019
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing Science
Goodwin University
National Certified Phlebotomy Technician -
911 Programs
No Degree - On The Job Trained Medical Assistant And Phleb
Yale Newhaven Health
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Community College of Rhode Island
High School Diploma -
Sheepshead Bay High School