Caniya Thomas
Hercules,California
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented Phlebotomy Technician with a proven track record at Cal Regional, adept at blood collection and maintaining patient confidentiality. Excelled in a multidisciplinary team, enhancing patient care and achieving significant improvements in efficiency. Skilled in venipuncture and providing emotional support, demonstrating a commitment to high-quality patient service and teamwork. Newly 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. Compassionate professional in healthcare, adept at performing venipuncture and blood collection tasks with precision and care. Known for maintaining high productivity levels and efficiently completing procedures to uphold patient comfort and accuracy. Skilled in specimen handling, data entry, and patient education, ensuring safe and effective practices. Excel in communication, empathy, and adaptability, fostering positive patient experiences and efficient clinical workflows. Seasoned Paraprofessional excited to help students of different skill levels excel. Thrilled to assist teachers with needs to facilitate best possible educational environment. Ready to help students grow and learn through any type of support. Experienced paraprofessional bringing in-depth knowledge of classroom environments and student behavior management. Skills include individualized instruction, special education support, and collaboration with teachers to plan and implement lessons. Positively impacted students' learning experience through personalized attention and consistent engagement.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Phlebotomist Temp
Gtt llc
Richmond, California
09.2024 - 02.2025
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
- Updated and maintained databases with current information.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier and station.
- Enforced infection control and sharps disposal procedures to protect patients, co-workers and self.
- Prepared patients for examination by properly draping patients, obtaining vital signs, verifying referrals and taking detailed health history.
Paraprofessional
ProCare Therapy
Richmond, California
10.2023 - 08.2024
- Planned and led activities to develop students' physical, emotional and social growth.
- Facilitated small group learning sessions to reinforce lesson objectives.
- Provided one-on-one support to students requiring additional assistance with assignments.
- Taught daily life skills and behaviors to students to build practical knowledge.
- Supervised students during non-instructional times, including lunch and recess.
- Managed daily attendance and reported absences and tardies to appropriate personnel for parental notification.
- Supported classroom teacher with daily instruction and management of student activities.
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
- Conducted reading and math interventions under the supervision of a certified teacher.
- Participated in IEP meetings and contributed to the development of educational plans.
- Participated in parent and teacher conferences to discuss student progress and challenges.
- Collaborated with special education staff to develop Individualized Education Plans.
- Provided technical assistance to teachers when using new software or technology tools.
- Supervised small groups of students during instruction time.
- Handled clerical duties, managed classrooms and coordinated documents for teachers.
- Organized classroom spaces to meet students' learning needs and smoothly manage planned activities.
Phlebotomy Technician
Cal Regional
Richmond, CA
02.2024 - 04.2024
- Maintained records of specimens taken, test results, or other pertinent information in an organized fashion.
- Ensured that equipment was properly maintained and sterilized between uses.
- Coordinated workflow based on stat, schedule, or outpatient needs.
- Assessed plasma collection machines for proper functionality.
- Educated patients on specimen collection procedures and post-draw care.
- Processed specimens to ensure accurate results.
- Conducted quality control checks to ensure the accuracy of test results.
- Followed safety protocols while handling hazardous materials such as bio-hazardous waste or chemicals used in phlebotomy techniques.
- Participated in continuing education courses related to phlebotomy techniques.
- Interacted with patients to gather and record data prior to blood draws.
- Prepared patients for examination by properly draping patients, obtaining vital signs, verifying referrals and taking detailed health history.
- Identified best veins for intravenous lines and blood draws, avoiding unnecessary pokes.
- Scheduled appointments and managed patient flow to minimize wait times.
- Performed venipuncture and skin puncture on patients of all ages.
- Used heel and finger stick methods to obtain blood from capillaries.
- Enforced infection control and sharps disposal procedures to protect patients, co-workers and self.
- Collected specimens for drug screens, paternity tests and alcohol tests.
- Collected blood samples in a safe and sanitary manner according to established procedures.
Education
High School Diploma - Basic and Advanced
DeAnza High School
Richmond, CA06-2020
Skills
- Medical records handling
- Patient confidentiality
- Blood collection
- Donor screening
- EMR recordkeeping
- Venipuncture
- Laboratory procedures understanding
- Patient assessment
- Specimen collection and storage
- Medical records review
- HIPAA
- Quality control guidelines
- Venipuncture expertise
- Patient support
- Proper labeling
- Sample and specimen collection
- Quality assurance
- Paperwork processing
- Sample labeling
- Butterfly needle technique
- Communication
- Sanitation and sterilization
- Order of draw
- Venipuncture and capillary puncture
- Pediatric phlebotomy
- Skin puncture
- Patient care
- Data entry
- Specimen handling
- Blood collection techniques
- Geriatric phlebotomy
- Medical records management
- Social support
- Documentation
- IEP compliance
- Reading support
- Storytelling
- Arts and crafts
- Classroom support
- Educational assistance
- Crisis management
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Behavior improvements
- Classroom technology
- Calm and patient demeanor
- Patient
- Small group and individual assistance
- Teacher assistance
- Special education
- Creating visual displays
- Student supervision
- Friendly and outgoing
- Relationship building
- Emotional support
- Teacher support and collaboration
- Social-emotional support
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 01/11/02
Primary Phone
(510)827-6871
Middle Initial
D
Certification
- Cpt-02434724
- October 10,2024 to October 09,2026
Timeline
Phlebotomist Temp
Gtt llc
09.2024 - 02.2025
Phlebotomy Technician
Cal Regional
02.2024 - 04.2024
Paraprofessional
ProCare Therapy
10.2023 - 08.2024
High School Diploma - Basic and Advanced
DeAnza High School