Carolina Thompson
Walnut Creek,CA
Summary
Bilingual (English & Portuguese - Brazil) CPT-1 with basic Spanish communication skills. Completed 40 hours of hands-on training with 50+ successful venipunctures/capillary draws and a 40-hour observational externship in San Jose . Strong foundation in patient identification, specimen labeling, infection control, and patient communication. Phi Theta Kappa member with excellent TEAS/HNA performance. Motivated to provide safe, accurate, and compassionate care in an entry-level phlebotomy role.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver
Caregivers
East Bay Area, USA
05.2019 - Current
- Bilingual communication (English & Portuguese)
- Accurate documentation, safety monitoring, medication reminders
- Strong rapport-building, organization, and multitasking skills
Phlebotomy Training
- 50+ successful venipunctures and capillary/dermal punctures
- Patient identification, documentation accuracy, and specimen labeling
- Applied PPE, infection control, and OSHA standards
- Communicated procedures clearly; supported anxious and limited-English patients
Phlebotomy Externship
- Observed phlebotomy workflow, EHR usage, specimen routing, and patient interaction
- Reinforced infection control and safety procedures
- Gained insight into draw station setup and clinical professionalism
Education
Health Sciences & Nursing Prerequisites
Diablo Valley College (DVC)
Pleasant Hill, CA02-2023
Skills
- Venipuncture
- Capillary Collection
- Patient Identification
- Specimen Labeling
- Infection Control
- Documentation Accuracy
- PPE Use
- Patient Communication
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Time Management
- Team Collaboration
- Bilingual communication
- Medical terminology
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Clinical professionalism
- Active listening
- Multitasking Abilities
- Computer skills
- Self-Directed
- Attention to detail
- First Aid/CPR
Certification
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician I, California Department of Public Health
- BLS / CPR & First Aid, American Heart Association
Languages
- English, Fluent
- Portuguese, Native
- Spanish, Basic
Timeline
Caregiver
Caregivers
05.2019 - Current
Phlebotomy Training
Phlebotomy Externship
Health Sciences & Nursing Prerequisites
Diablo Valley College (DVC)