Berenice Garcia
Dallas
Summary
Certified Phlebotomist with extensive training and hands-on experience in venipuncture, capillary puncture and special collection techniques. Quick to build rapport with patients and successful at reducing patients' anxiety or discomfort.
Detail-oriented Phlebotomist with strong track record in painless venipuncture. Highly familiar with centrifugation and aliquoting procedures and medical terminology. Responsible and hardworking professional dedicated to using compassionate and caring approach to provide outstanding services to patients.
Experienced Phlebotomist bringing many years of experience. Expert in venipuncture, capillary puncture, and special collections. Skilled in accurately collecting specimens for quick testing and diagnostic turnaround. Team-oriented in training clinical staff on proper venipuncture techniques.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Phlebotomist Technician
Filos Health
Dallas
02.2024 - Current
- Collected blood samples using proper techniques and safety protocols.
- Processed specimens for laboratory testing and analysis.
- Maintained accurate records of patient information and sample status.
- Ensured compliance with health regulations and safety standards.
- Assisted patients in understanding procedures and addressing concerns.
- Collaborated with healthcare staff to coordinate patient care efficiently.
- Trained new staff members on phlebotomy techniques and best practices.
- Managed inventory of supplies and equipment for daily operations.
- Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date and patient name.
- Verified patient identification prior to collecting specimens.
- Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier and station.
- Processed specimens according to laboratory guidelines including centrifugation, aliquoting, freezing and packing as required.
- Enforced infection control and sharps disposal procedures to protect patients, co-workers and self.
- Performed venipuncture and skin punctures on patients of all ages to collect blood samples for laboratory testing.
- Reviewed orders for accuracy before initiating collections.
- Coordinated workflow based on stat, schedule, or outpatient needs.
- Transported specimens securely following departmental protocols while maintaining temperature requirements if necessary.
- Complied with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of patient information.
- Ensured that the proper amount of blood was drawn from each patient by using appropriate techniques and equipment.
- Located veins suitable for puncture to draw blood using sterilized needles, vials and other equipment.
- Delivered quality patient care by completing accurate and timely collection and transport of clinical specimens according to established procedures.
- Collected specimens for drug screens, paternity tests and alcohol tests.
- Maintained patient comfort and safety throughout the phlebotomy process.
- Entered patient information and test orders into computer systems accurately.
- Performed venipuncture and capillary draws with precision on patients of varying ages and health statuses.
- Collected specimen samples and transported to laboratory for processing.
- Used heel and finger stick methods to obtain blood from capillaries.
- Identified best veins for intravenous lines and blood draws, avoiding unnecessary pokes.
- Prepared patients for examination by properly draping patients, obtaining vital signs, verifying referrals and taking detailed health history.
- Offered snacks and beverages to blood and plasma donors to maintain proper sugar levels.
Education
Medical And Lab Phlebotomist Tech - Phlebotomist
Texas Career Institute
02.2024 - 07.2026
West High School
Madison, WISkills
- Patient care
- Blood collection
- Specimen processing
- Compliance with regulations
- Confidentiality standards
- Health and safety protocols
- Communication skills
- Team collaboration
- Patient confidentiality
- Pediatric phlebotomy
- Proper tourniquet use
- Infection control
- Health education
- Patient identification
- Venipuncture technique
- Capillary puncture
- Needle disposal
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
A1
English
Native/ Bilingual
A1
Certification
- State board Certified phlebotomist technician
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Phlebotomist Technician
Filos Health
02.2024 - Current
Medical And Lab Phlebotomist Tech - Phlebotomist
Texas Career Institute
02.2024 - 07.2026
West High School