Celeste Rubio
North Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Bilingual and adaptable professional with extensive experience in phlebotomy. Known for effective communication and time management skills, successfully training new staff and ensuring compliance with safety protocols to enhance patient satisfaction.Skilled in maintaining equipment and implementing new policies, ensuring high-quality standards and safety in blood collection processes. Experience in venipuncture and capillary draws for both pediatric and geriatric patients.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Phlebotomist
Summerlin Hospital
Las Vegas, NV
08.2024 - Current
- Trained new staff on blood collection techniques and patient interaction.
- Maintained laboratory equipment for optimal functionality and cleanliness.
- Ensured accurate labeling and handling of specimens during collection processes.
- Monitored the inventory of supplies and equipment used for phlebotomy services.
- Responded quickly and efficiently to any emergency situations related to phlebotomy services or equipment malfunctioning.
- Participated in regular performance reviews with supervisors in order to identify areas of improvement.
- Ensured that all laboratory specimens were collected, labeled, logged and stored properly prior to transport.
- Performed phlebotomy procedures on patients in a professional, safe and timely manner.
- Implemented new policies and procedures related to specimen collection as directed by management.
- Utilized aseptic techniques to prevent infection and cross-contamination during blood collection.
Phlebotomist
Quest Diagnostics
Henderson, Nevada
01.2022 - 08.2024
- Conducted venipuncture and other CT procedures
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing dating and noting times of collection
- Assembled tourniquets, needles and blood collection devices to prepare work trays
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies
- Monitored patients for reactions and verified sample quality.
Cashier/Counter Help
Panda Express
Las Vegas, Nevada
09.2021 - 01.2022
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs
- Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift accounting for errors and resolving discrepancies
- Provided friendly service and assistance to clients promote customer loyalty satisfaction and sales
- Processed customer refunds and exchanges according to established guidelines
- Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns
- Collected and authorized payments of guests
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
Education
Certified Phlebotomy Technician -
Northwest Career College
Las Vegas, NevadaHigh School Diploma -
Chaparral High School
Las Vegas, NevadaSome College (No Degree) - Emergency Medical Technician
College of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas, Nevada, NVSkills
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Emergency response training
- Bilingual
Certification
- Laboratory Assistant License, 65716-AL-0, 10/07/27
Languages
- Spanish
- English
Timeline
Lead Phlebotomist
Summerlin Hospital
08.2024 - Current
Phlebotomist
Quest Diagnostics
01.2022 - 08.2024
Cashier/Counter Help
Panda Express
09.2021 - 01.2022
Certified Phlebotomy Technician -
Northwest Career College
High School Diploma -
Chaparral High School
Some College (No Degree) - Emergency Medical Technician
College of Southern Nevada