Beverly Pate-Barros
Wahiawa,HI
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lab Collection Specialist
S&G Labs Hawaii
11.2023 - Current
- Online order entry
- Collection and labeling of urine specimen collection
- Insurance verification
- Packaging and shipping of samples
- Acting as a liaison between lab and clinic to assist clinic staff with any needs related to lab services
Lab Assistant
Diagnostic Laboratory Services
12.2021 - 09.2023
- Improved laboratory safety through regular inspection and maintenance of equipment, as well as adherence to safety guidelines.
- Performs collections from patients by venipuncture, finger sticks or other skin puncture techniques for routine, timed and stat orders.
- Procures or receives other non-blood specimens(40-45%).
- Accurately identifies patients and collects specimens indicated in the orders placed by authorized order's.
- Accurately labels specimens and verifies specimen integrity. Organizes and cleans phlebotomy stations and/or phlebotomy collection bags.
- Follows safety policies and procedures and pays special attention when disposing of contaminated sharps.
- Obtains and/or verify pertinent patient information for laboratory testing and/or billing purposes.
- Verifies information on requisitions for accuracy; obtains information as needed to ensure completeness.
- Enters specimen information into Laboratory Information Systems.
- Creates Test in Question (TIQs) that would affect testing.
- Performs urine drug collections (UDC) and breath alcohol testing
- Accurately identifies donor
- Performs observed collections.
- Performs observed nasal, nasal, and/or nasopharyngeal collections.
- Performs after hours collections at client or designated locations.
- Prepares samples to be transported and/or shipped to Central or Reference Laboratory for testing.(10%)* Ensures proper IATA process is completed as required.
- Reconciles cash/credit card payments daily. Bank deposits as needed.
- Performs client requests to add-on tests.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Nurse Aide
Kahu Malama Nurses
09.2020 - 12.2021
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing exceptional personal care and maintaining a clean living environment.
- Promoted patient safety by closely monitoring vitals, reporting abnormal findings to nursing staff, and administering medications as directed.
- Assisted with daily living activities for patients, ensuring optimal independence and quality of life.
- Improved patient mobility by assisting with range-of-motion exercises, ambulation, and transfers.
- Provide hands-on care to patients in a variety of settings, including hospitals, nursing homes, and mental health facilities.
- Contributed to efficient healthcare team communication through accurate documentation of patient information and regular updates on their progress.
- Increased patient satisfaction by forming strong bonds and providing emotional support during challenging times.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill patients while comforting grieving family members during difficult times.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
Cashier Lead
Taqueria El Ranchero
05.2019 - 09.2020
- Manage financial transaction
- Welcome customers and help determine their orders
- Process customer orders and record them in the restaurant database.
- Foreign Language
- Accept cash and return the correct change. Food service
- Count money in the cash drawer at the beginning and end of each
- Respond to customer inquiries, issue receipts, and record customer suggestions.
- Clean and sanitize restaurant.
- Help kitchen staff when needed.
- Train new employees
Education
High School Diploma -
Leilehua High School
Wahiawa, HI05.2018
Skills
- Time Management
- HIPAA
- Professionalism
- Attention to Detail
- Interpersonal Skills
- Adaptability
- Problem Solving
- Stress Management
- Compassionate Care
Certification
- BLS Certified exp. 11/2025
Languages
Tagalog
Native or Bilingual
Pangasinense
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Lab Collection Specialist
S&G Labs Hawaii
11.2023 - Current
Lab Assistant
Diagnostic Laboratory Services
12.2021 - 09.2023
Nurse Aide
Kahu Malama Nurses
09.2020 - 12.2021
Cashier Lead
Taqueria El Ranchero
05.2019 - 09.2020
High School Diploma -
Leilehua High School
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