Brittany Quintero
Sacramento,CA
Summary
I am a driven individual with the care of others in mind while at work and in day to day life. Patient-focused phlebotomy technician with demonstrated experience providing compassionate and comprehensive care. Skilled in monitoring vital signs, performing wound care and assisting with daily living activities, preforming difficult draws with multiple personals. Demonstrated ability to provide emotional support to patients and families while preforming tasks assigned in a timely matter.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Phlebotomist Technician
Quest Diagnostics
07.2021 - Current
- Monitored supply levels and placed orders for laboratory supplies.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Verified patients' identification for proper sample collection.
- Promoted a positive atmosphere within the workplace through active participation in staff meetings and team-building activities.
- Accelerating and specializing in pediatric, geriatric, and difficult draws of ex-drug users
Certified Nursing Assistant
Pone Creek Care Center
08.2023 - Current
- Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
- Educated family members on caregiving techniques to better support their loved ones at home after discharge from the facility.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Options For Youth-San Juan
Sacramento, CA05.2018
LVN -
Unitek College - Sacramento
Sacramento, CASkills
- Pediatric, geriatric, adolescent care
- Transfer Techniques
- Data entry
- Indirect Patient Care
- Attention to Detail
- Processing skills
- Emergency Response
Certification
CPT-02266295
CNA- 01261559
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Pone Creek Care Center
08.2023 - Current
Phlebotomist Technician
Quest Diagnostics
07.2021 - Current
High School Diploma -
Options For Youth-San Juan
LVN -
Unitek College - Sacramento
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