Brenda Strege
5453 Daphne Path, San Antonio ,TX
Summary
phlebotomist with proven expertise at South Texas Blood and Tissue Center, excelling in blood collection and patient interaction. Enhanced donor experience by implementing process improvements that reduced wait times. Skilled in electronic health records and committed to maintaining high safety standards while fostering a compassionate environment for patients. Also good had problem solving entering data into the computer.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomist
South Texas Blood and Tissue Center
- Collected blood samples efficiently while adhering to safety protocols and quality standards.
- Assisted patients in understanding procedures, ensuring comfort during blood donation processes.
- Maintained accurate records of donations and patient information using electronic health systems.
- Performed routine maintenance on phlebotomy equipment to ensure optimal functionality.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline donation processes and enhance patient experience
- Implemented process improvements that reduced wait times for donors during peak hours.
- 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.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- 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.
- Demonstrated adaptability by effectively performing blood draws on diverse patient populations, including pediatric, geriatric, and challenging cases.
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
- Improved patient comfort by efficiently drawing blood samples using various techniques such as venipuncture and capillary puncture.
- Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Promoted a positive atmosphere within the phlebotomy department through active participation in team meetings and effective communication with colleagues.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
- Actively engaged with patients to educate them on proper post-draw care, reducing potential complications and ensuring their comfort throughout the process.
General Warehouse Associate
Tjx Wharehouse
San Antonio, TX
12.2019 - Current
- Loaded and unloaded shipments, ensuring accurate placement and inventory management.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work areas to adhere to safety
- Assisted in inventory counts, improving accuracy through attention to detail.
- Collaborated with team members to fulfill orders swiftly and accurately.
- Supported training initiatives for new associates on warehouse operations and safety protocols.
- Operated RF scanners to track merchandise and verify contents of containers.
- Performed inventory control, such as counting, and stocking merchandise.
- Supported quality control initiatives by inspecting products for defects or damage before adding them to the warehouse inventory system.
- Sorted and delivered materials to different work areas and staff.
- Verified orders by comparing names and quantity of items packaged with shipping documents.
- Rejected damaged items, recorded shortages and corresponded with shippers to rectify issues.
- Processed required paperwork to expedite handling of shipped and received goods.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments to identify discrepancies with records.
- Supported reporting, accounting and recordkeeping staff with accurate updates regarding shipment information.
Education
GED -
Lanier High School
San Antonio, TXSkills
- Blood collection
- Inventory management
- Quality control
- Patient interaction
- Safety protocols
- Electronic health records
- Specimen tracking
- Equipment maintenance
- Team collaboration
- Order verification
- Sanitation practices
- Time management
- Customer service
- Venipuncture
- Order of draw
- Patient care
- Specimen handling
- HIPAA compliance
- Venipuncture expertise
- Blood collection techniques
- Patient support
- Blood culture collection
- Data entry
- Specimen preparation
- Paperwork processing
- Recording data
- Patient preparation
- Quality control guidelines
- Quality assurance
- Medical records maintenance
- Personal protective equipment usage
- Health and safety
- Medical terminology
- Patient assessment
- Blood component separation
- On-site testing
- Proper labeling
- Donor screening
- Communication
- Anatomy and physiology
- Sanitation and sterilization
- Laboratory procedures understanding
- Specimen collection and storage
- Organizational skills
- Excellent communication
- Phlebotomy technician (PT)
- Finger stick method
- Problem-solving
- Phlebotomy technician
- Multitasking
- Data confidentiality
- Active listening
- Goal minded
Timeline
General Warehouse Associate
Tjx Wharehouse
12.2019 - Current
Phlebotomist
South Texas Blood and Tissue Center
GED -
Lanier High School