Caprice Herrera
Columbia,MD
Summary
Veteran Phlebotomist with proven track record of excellence working in clinic and mobile settings. Expert in all aspects of venipuncture with success in working with difficult or needle-adverse individuals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Phlebotomy Technician
University Of Maryland St Joesph
Glen Burnie, MD
05.2023 - Current
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
Health Technician
Walter Reed Military Medical Center
Bethesda, MD
06.2022 - 09.2024
- Maintained accurate patient charts and medical records.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
Certified Phlebotomist Technician
LabCorp
Silver Spring, MD
09.2020 - 10.2022
- Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses, or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.
- Performed laboratory tests to assist physicians in diagnosis.
- Reviewed and processed requisitions for laboratory tests.
- Verified proper storage and transportation of specimens to laboratories.
Certified Phlebotomist Technician
Contractual Travel
Various Location
04.2019 - 08.2020
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Addressed questions and concerns to educate patients on collection process and procedures.
- Collected blood samples in accordance with laboratory protocols and regulations.
- Adhered to HIPAA standards and maintained patient confidentiality in all interactions.
Lead Phlebotomy Technician
Mhm Services Inc
Jessup, MD
02.2014 - 02.2019
- Supervised employees at multiple sites and reporting locations to maintain consistent practices across company.
- Developed and implemented training processes to achieve high quality of care for patients.
- Notified management of compliance and workplace safety issues from department and recommended simple solutions.
- Performed tasks as member of line staff to reduce wait time.
Education
Certified Phlebotomy Technician -
American Academy of Phlebotomy
Baltimore, MD10.2016
Medical Assistance -
TESST College of Technology
Baltimore, MD11.2011
High School Diploma -
Glen Burnie Senior High School
Glen Burnie, MD06.2008
Skills
- Continuous Learning
- Needle Selection
- Anatomy Knowledge
- Record Keeping
- Patient Identification
- Teamwork Abilities
- Quality Assurance
- Blood Collection
Timeline
Lead Phlebotomy Technician
University Of Maryland St Joesph
05.2023 - Current
Health Technician
Walter Reed Military Medical Center
06.2022 - 09.2024
Certified Phlebotomist Technician
LabCorp
09.2020 - 10.2022
Certified Phlebotomist Technician
Contractual Travel
04.2019 - 08.2020
Lead Phlebotomy Technician
Mhm Services Inc
02.2014 - 02.2019
Certified Phlebotomy Technician -
American Academy of Phlebotomy
Medical Assistance -
TESST College of Technology
High School Diploma -
Glen Burnie Senior High School