Cecilia Medrano
Baytown,TX
Summary
Structured Laboratory Technician offering background in collecting, processing and analyzing various specimens. Familiar with basic medical terminology, laboratory protocols and testing procedures. Recognized for performing laboratory tests and procedures with attention to detail, optimum quality and expedience. Detail-oriented with high-volume output labs. Skilled handling live-patient samples and maintaining laboratory equipment. Strong communication skills and talented working positively with each team member. Mentored new hires in effective phlebotomy techniques, patient relations strategies, procedure documentation, HIPPA requirements, Waived-Kit testing ( Influenza A/B, Strep, Mono, Urine Pregnancy, Covid-19 nasal swabs/serology, Fecal Occult Blood testing.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Laboratory Assistant/Phlebotomist
Southeast Texas Medical Associates/SMG West
Beaumont, TX
01.2019 - Current
- Implemented lab procedures to prevent errors and protect staff.
- Obtained samples for testing following standard protocols.
- Analyzed test data and presented findings using charts and graphs.
- Prepared, embedded, cut, stained, mounted, labeled and catalogued tissue sections.
- Processed patient specimens according to priority and documented results.
- Prepared samples for shipping and disposed of bodily fluids in proper containers.
- Contacted physicians, nursing stations or reference laboratories for resolution assistance with unusual test orders.
- Logged patient information and recorded results into system.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
- Oversaw items in inventory and reordered before supplies diminished.
- Calibrated and maintained instruments to keep equipment fully operational.
- Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
- Set up, maintained and verified sterility of lab equipment and tools.
- Maintained strict aseptic fields when collecting biological samples, minimizing staff and patient infection risks.
- Collect blood and tissue samples with focus on accuracy and adherence to aseptic techniques.
- Cleaned and sterilized tools and equipment to maximize purity of specimens.
- Interpreted and documented results of tests into active databases and communicated results to internal customers.
Laboratory Assistant/Phlebotomy Technician
Southeast Texas Medical Associates
Beaumont, TX
10.2008 - 12.2018
- 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.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
- Obtained blood specimens by performing venipunctures and finger sticks.
- Assembled tourniquets, needles and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
- Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
- Logged patient information and recorded results into system.
- Followed physician orders to correctly administer therapeutic phlebotomy.
- Contacted physicians, nursing stations or reference laboratories for resolution assistance with unusual test orders.
- Maintained exam rooms by ordering supplies, transporting specimens, washing and packing instruments and changing solutions.
- Collected fluid or tissue samples by using appropriate collection procedures.
- Assisted with office procedures by monitoring patient flow, performing telephone screening and maintaining sample drug lists.
- Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Promoted mission, vision and values of organization and trained new clinical staff in phlebotomy procedures.
- Monitored patients for reactions and verified sample quality.
- Followed established guidelines for reporting significant medical errors or unanticipated outcome in patient care.
- Obtained blood specimens for Covid-19, and swab specimens for testing.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - LVN/LPN Nursing
Lamar State College - Port Arthur
Port Arthur, TX08.2022
Certified Phlebotomy Technician - Phlebotomy
Southeast Texas Phlebotomy Institute
Beaumont, TX05.2008
Skills
- Specimen analysis
- Sterilization techniques
- Equipment testing and calibration
- Documentation and reporting
- Specimen handling
- Quality control
- Specimen collection
- Antibody screening
- Sterile technique
- Fluid analysis
- Coagulation tests
- Serology procedures
- Hematology
- Infection Control
- Quality control monitoring
- Immunology specimen collection
- Flow cytometry specimen collection
Allied Health Society
Represent a positive and professional image of the Allied Health Department, engage with community blood drives, health fairs on campus.
Skills USA
SkillsUSA is a nonprofit national education association that serves middle-school, high-school and college/postsecondary students preparing for careers in trade, technical and skilled service health occupations.
Timeline
Laboratory Assistant/Phlebotomist
Southeast Texas Medical Associates/SMG West
01.2019 - Current
Laboratory Assistant/Phlebotomy Technician
Southeast Texas Medical Associates
10.2008 - 12.2018
Associate of Applied Science - LVN/LPN Nursing
Lamar State College - Port Arthur
Certified Phlebotomy Technician - Phlebotomy
Southeast Texas Phlebotomy Institute
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