Lauren Garcia
Houston,TX
Summary
Certified phlebotomist with aspirations of climbing the ranks and becoming a medical lab technician. Knowledgeable with specimen handling and venipuncture procedures. Experience in hospital setting, with over 100 hours of clinical hours. Performed venipunctures on multiple types of patients in many different settings, inpatient and outpatient. In addition, has had some exposure to a lab setting, transporting different specimens to their respectable lab department. Currently enrolled and taking the appropriate classes meant for this field of study to have the most success.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Crew Member
Raising Cane's Restaurants
04.2024 - Current
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, handling multiple orders simultaneously without compromising quality or efficiency.
- Worked well with teammates and accepted coaching from management team.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing concerns or issues promptly and professionally.
Phlebotomy Clinicals
HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball
11.2024 - 11.2024
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Performed veinpunctures on a variety of different patients
- Label and prepare blood samples for laboratory testing, ensuring proper handling and storage
- Follow proper safety and infection control protocols to maintain a clean and safe work environment
Nursing Home Volunteer
Legend Oaks Nursing Home
03.2022 - 05.2022
- Contributed to a positive atmosphere within the nursing home by consistently demonstrating kindness, empathy, and respect towards both residents and staff members.
- Supported the planning and execution of recreational activities to boost resident morale and social engagement.
- Weighed patients and took blood pressure and vital signs to assist nursing staff.
- Assisted in bathing, dressing, and feeding of patients
Education
Associate of Science - Medical Lab Technician
Lone Star College
Tomball, TX08-2027
Certification - Phlebotomy
Lone Star College
Tomball, TX12-2023
High School Diploma -
Blanson CTE Highschool
Houston, TX06-2023
Skills
- Clear and effective communication skills
- Active listening skills
- Well at multitasking and organization
- Ability to work independently and in a group setting
- Flexibility in handing unexpected changes
Certification
-ASCP Phlebotomy Certification
-CPR Certification
-OSHA 10-hour General Industry Safety and Health Certification
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Phlebotomy Clinicals
HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball
11.2024 - 11.2024
Crew Member
Raising Cane's Restaurants
04.2024 - Current
Nursing Home Volunteer
Legend Oaks Nursing Home
03.2022 - 05.2022
Associate of Science - Medical Lab Technician
Lone Star College
Certification - Phlebotomy
Lone Star College
High School Diploma -
Blanson CTE Highschool