Carol Garcia
Azusa,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomist
Foundation Laboratory
10.2019 - Current
- Preform over 25+ draws per day
- Centrifuge blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Verify patients' identification for proper sample collection.
- Adhered to HIPAA standards and maintained patient confidentiality in all interactions.
- Perform venipunctures, finger sticks and heel sticks.
- Assist in training and onboarding new phlebotomists.
- Monitored supply levels and placed orders for laboratory supplies.
- Complete proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Collect fluid or stool samples by using appropriate collection procedures.
- Handle insurance verification.
Caregiver
Silverado At Home
05.2018 - 01.2020
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
Phlebotomy Technician Extern
Foundation Laboratory
08.2019 - 08.2019
- Secured 20-30 blood specimens daily form patients ranging in age from infants to seniors
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Utilized computer database to accurately identify patient demographics
- Maintained safe and sterile work area.
- Performed venipunctures, finger sticks and heel sticks for both adult and pediatric patients.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
Caregiver
Regency Park Astoria
09.2017 - 05.2018
- Assist residents in AL department with personal hygiene, shower, dressing, toileting assistants and incontinence care.
- Aiding residents as needed to dining room and activities
- Transfer residents from bed to wheelchair or chair recliner using gait belt, patient lift or patient stand lift transport.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
Caregiver
Benchmark Home Care
02.2011 - 04.2017
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
Caregiver
AccentCare
07.2008 - 03.2011
- Toileting assistance and incontinence care.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Transportation to medical appointments, grocery store or shopping.
- Worked with Dementia/Alzheimer's, Multiple Sclerosis, Osteoporosis and patients recovering from surgery.
- Administered medications following prescribed instructions to alleviate symptoms and discomfort, monitoring client reactions.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
Medical Assistant
WSi Personnel Services
01.2008 - 06.2008
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Helped with phlebotomy work by drawing blood for tests and giving common injections for immunization and treatment.
Medical Assistant
East Valley Community Health Center
04.2006 - 08.2007
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
- Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
- Completed routine in-office laboratory tests such as checking patients' blood glucose or hemoglobin levels after basic finger sticks.
- Helped with phlebotomy work by drawing blood for tests and giving common injections for immunization and treatment.
- Kept medical office supplies adequately stocked by anticipating inventory needs, placing orders and monitoring office equipment.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
Education
College Degree - Phlebotomy
U.S College
Montclair, CA09.2019
Diploma - Medical Assisting Front And Back Office
Premiere Career College
Baldwin Park, CA03.2006
High School Diploma - General Studies
Coronado High School
West Covina, CA07.2005
Skills
- Vitals
- Laboratory Experience
- Dementia Care
- Alzheimer's Care
- Venipuncture/Capillary Puncture
- Phlebotomy
- Phone Etiquette
- Blood Collections
- Equipment and Instrument Sterilization
- Specimen Collection
- Sharps Disposal
- Staff Phlebotomy Training
Additional Information
- Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Languages
English
Spanish
Timeline
Phlebotomist
Foundation Laboratory
10.2019 - Current
Phlebotomy Technician Extern
Foundation Laboratory
08.2019 - 08.2019
Caregiver
Silverado At Home
05.2018 - 01.2020
Caregiver
Regency Park Astoria
09.2017 - 05.2018
Caregiver
Benchmark Home Care
02.2011 - 04.2017
Caregiver
AccentCare
07.2008 - 03.2011
Medical Assistant
WSi Personnel Services
01.2008 - 06.2008
Medical Assistant
East Valley Community Health Center
04.2006 - 08.2007
College Degree - Phlebotomy
U.S College
Diploma - Medical Assisting Front And Back Office
Premiere Career College
High School Diploma - General Studies
Coronado High School
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