Bonnie Ramirez
Frisco,Texas
Summary
Highly-skilled Certified Phlebotomist with 13 years of experience in healthcare settings. Provides compassionate and professional care. Proficient in collecting blood specimens and processing for further analysis.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomist
99 Group, Metroplex Medical Centre
03.2023 - Current
- Performed phlebotomy duties in Clinical Lab setting
- Process blood & urine specimens
- Specimen preparation for lab pickup daily
- 10-20 draws daily
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection
- Addressed questions and concerns to educate patients on collection process and procedures
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles
- Adhered to HIPAA standards and maintained patient confidentiality in all interactions
- Monitored supply levels and placed orders for laboratory supplies
- Reviewed and processed requisitions for laboratory tests
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients
Actalent / Phlebotomist
12.2021 - 08.2022
- Testing Professional Athletes and staff members
- Performed POC (Rapid & PCR) swabbing method or venipuncture
- Computer data entry, preparing specimens for pickup
- Freezer & refrigerator temperature checks logged daily, maintenance QC on Accula machine twice month
- Occasionally sent to various sites to test Athletes.
- 10-30 patients tested daily
Phlebotomist Sr
Texas Oncology
05.2021 - 07.2021
- Following all established specimen collection
- Assures pre-authorizations signatures from patients
- Processing specimens, prepares specimens for pickup twice daily
- Identified patients, labeled specimens
- Operated, cleaned designated laboratory equipment and areas as directed
- 15-30 Draws daily
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols
- Addressed questions and concerns to educate patients on collection process and procedures
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods
- Collected blood samples in accordance with laboratory protocols and regulations
- Verified patients' identification for proper sample collection
- Adhered to HIPAA standards and maintained patient confidentiality in all interactions
Baylor Scott & White
08.2019 - 10.2019
- Followed all established specimen collection, labeling, transportation, and handling procedure
- Help fellow staff should co worker fall behind
- Performed computer data entry with EPIC software application
- Performed job responsibilities in efficient and effective manner
- Utilized hand-held scanner to properly identify patient and print out specimen labels
- Ability to listen, comprehend and communicate instructions
- Ability to perform venipuncture on patients with difficult veins.
- 114 beds in Hospital
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments
Phlebotomist
Loyal Source, Gov’t Staffing, Veteran's Affairs of Dallas
01.2016 - 05.2017
- Followed all established specimen collection, labeling, transportation, and handling procedures
- Fast paced, outpatient environment
- Performed venipunctures up to 90 Veterans daily in safe and effective manner
- Computer data entry and related software applications were applied
- Cleaned area after each patient, kept restock of phlebotomy supplies daily.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles
- Adhered to HIPAA standards and maintained patient confidentiality in all interactions
- Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear, or anxiety and optimize cooperation
Phlebotomist
North Hills Hospital
05.2014 - 12.2015
- Followed all established specimen collection, labeling, transportation, and handling procedures
- Performed venipuncture on Geriatric and Oncology patients with difficult veins
- Restock of supplies each day and clean areas
- Performed heel sticks and venipuncture on Newborn patients
- Computer data entry and related software applications were applied
- Outpatient duties, Drug screens, Flu testing were met
- Properly Identified and labeled all patients samples accurately with handheld scanner
Phlebotomist
John Peter Smith Hospital
01.2011 - 05.2014
- Fast paced environment
- Inpatient Hospital setting
- Performed specimen collection via venipuncture successfully
- Properly Identify patients
- Computer data entry, process and labeled specimens
- Properly bands patient prior to surgery following Blood Bank procedures and policies
- Helped fellow staff should fall behind.
- 582 Beds in Hospital
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies
- Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily
- Organized daily work based on collection priority
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles
- Verified patients' identification for proper sample collection
- Adhered to HIPAA standards and maintained patient confidentiality in all interactions
- Performed venipunctures, finger sticks and heel sticks for both adult and pediatric patients
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
Tarrant County College
Fort Worth, TXSkills
- Venipuncture and Capillary Puncture
- Staff Collaboration, Help Fellow Co Workers
- Quality Control and Time Management
- Blood and Urine Collection, Labeling Procedures, Centrifugation, and Processing Specimens
- Independently Performed Phlebotomy Duties in Clinical Lab Setting
- Phlebotomy Training with Students
- Vacuum Tube and Syringe Use
- EMR Systems, Vitals, EKg Experience
- 10-60 Blood Draws daily
- Data Entry
- Supply Inventory Control
- Strong Writing and Communication
Additional Information
Employment gaps is due to enrollment at Tarrant County College in Fort Worth, TX. from May 2017 through December 2021. I attended full time at first and then, online classes when I could, but majority my semesters completed in class. I took my time towards the end because I had changed my major and due to economic situation. Currently I am a Sophomore in College but not attending but still seeking to obtain my Associates Degree.
Timeline
Phlebotomist
99 Group, Metroplex Medical Centre
03.2023 - Current
Actalent / Phlebotomist
12.2021 - 08.2022
Phlebotomist Sr
Texas Oncology
05.2021 - 07.2021
Baylor Scott & White
08.2019 - 10.2019
Phlebotomist
Loyal Source, Gov’t Staffing, Veteran's Affairs of Dallas
01.2016 - 05.2017
Phlebotomist
North Hills Hospital
05.2014 - 12.2015
Phlebotomist
John Peter Smith Hospital
01.2011 - 05.2014
Some College (No Degree) -
Tarrant County College
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