Carmen Castro
Summary
Compassionate Phlebotomist with extensive experience at LabCorp, excelling in venipuncture and patient care. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and safety while maintaining accuracy in specimen handling. Adaptable in high-pressure environments, ensuring timely results and effective communication with diverse populations. Committed to delivering exceptional healthcare experiences.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomist
LabCorp
01.2023 - Current
- Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
- 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.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- 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.
- Demonstrated adaptability by effectively performing blood draws on diverse patient populations, including pediatric, geriatric, and challenging cases.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Actively engaged with patients to educate them on proper post-draw care, reducing potential complications and ensuring their comfort throughout the process.
- Conducted venipuncture and other CT procedures.
Phlebotomist
Eisenhower Health
Rancho Mirage, CA
11.2020 - 11.2023
- Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
- 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.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- 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.
- Demonstrated adaptability by effectively performing blood draws on diverse patient populations, including pediatric, geriatric, and challenging cases.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Actively engaged with patients to educate them on proper post-draw care, reducing potential complications and ensuring their comfort throughout the process.
- Conducted venipuncture and other CT procedures.
Skills
- Venipuncture
- Order of draw
- Patient care
- Specimen handling
Timeline
Phlebotomist
LabCorp
01.2023 - Current
Phlebotomist
Eisenhower Health
11.2020 - 11.2023