CLARE SHARON BUGHANZA
Yorba Linda,CA
Summary
As a dedicated Phlebotomist, my priority is to provide exceptional patient care through innovative and creative techniques. My excellent communication skills allow me to communicate efficiently with patients, their families, and other healthcare providers. I am committed to delivering outstanding service and can work both collaboratively within a team and independently to achieve this objective. I am well-versed in venipuncture, capillary puncture, and special collection procedures. Detail-oriented and committed to maintaining the highest quality control and patient care standards. Adept in a variety of software applications for EMR maintenance.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
MediPro Medical Staffing, Martin Luther King Jr Community Hospital
07.2022 - 05.2023
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
- Followed physician orders to correctly administer therapeutic phlebotomy.
- Trained to assist the Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) whenever possible, specifically by helping with specimen processing and filing.
- Ensured quality of work, workflow, and turn-around time; ensured accurate testing to support quality patient care; accepted suggestions and corrections and adjusted to changing situations.
- Demonstrated behavior consistent with Core Values to support the Hospital’s strategic plan, goals, and direction of quality and performance improvement process activities.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Communicating appropriately with coworkers, hospital personnel, and physicians at all times
- Maintained coverage for the laboratory to provide adequate patient care, which may require “last minute” schedule changes.
- Delivered specimens to the lab as needed.
- Responsible for data entry and appropriate proficiency using Lab Information System (LIS) Computer systems
- Proficient in using manual backup to the Lab Information System (LIS)
- Assisted customers with LIS Information.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff, and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Addressed questions and concerns to educate patients on the collection process and procedures.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to the central lab daily.
- Responsible for all other clerical duties.
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Foundation Laboratory
05.2021 - 01.2023
- Collect samples from outpatients using standard venipuncture or skin puncture techniques according to established policies, procedures, and proper specimen labeling.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Data entry and appropriate proficiency using the Lab Information System (LIS) Computer systems.
- Ensuring that phlebotomy supplies are restocked, safely stored, and infection control.
- Spoke with the patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies
- Clerical duties, as well as proper phone etiquette.
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Keck Hospital of USC
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Gathered blood samples utilizing vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles, as well as other samples like urine and fecal matter from patients.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff, and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses or physicians of discrepancies between the order and nursing station logs.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols
Phlebotomist Extern
Southern California Hospital
11.2020 - 11.2020
- Selection of blood collection equipment appropriate to requisitions
- Preparation of patient and infection control procedures
- Venipuncture and skin puncture from patients of varying ages, weights, health, and obesity status
- Post Puncture care
- Processing of blood containers after collection, including centrifugation
- Proper disposal of needles, sharps, and medical waste
- Deliver accurate and timely collection and processing of blood, urines, and stool samples.
- Collecting blood samples from patients, labeling them, and dispatching them for analysis and testing
- Maintaining neat, organized records and workstation area
- Customer service.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures
- Organized daily work based on collection priority
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff, and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols
- Addressed questions and concerns to educate patients on the collection process and procedures
- Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness
- Packaged and shipped specimens to the central lab daily
- Monitored patients for reactions and verified sample quality
Education
Associate degree -
LOS ANGELES CITY COLLEGE (LACC)
02.2022
Certified Phlebotomy Technician - Phlebotomy
AUMT INSTITUTE
Gardena, CA05.2020
Skills
- Venipuncture (IM, ID, SQ, TB & Z-Track)
- Centrifugation
- Measuring vital statistics
- Specimen labeling procedures
- Infection control
- Data entry
- Time Management
- Medical records management
- Time management
- Interpersonal communication
- Infection Control
- Sharps Disposal
- Data Entry
- Disposal Procedures
- Specimen Transportation
- Proper Storage Procedures
- Health Education
- Biohazardous Waste Disposal
- Staff Management
- Specimen Collection
- Hazardous Waste and Disposal
- Infection Control Standards
- Patient Safety
- Epic Software
- Quality Control Guidelines
- Therapeutic Phlebotomy
- Heel Sticks
- Patient Confidentiality
- Chronic Disorders
- Tracking Systems
- Donor Screening
- Medical Records Management
- Venipuncture and Capillary Puncture
- Blood Sample Collection
- Tracking Specimens
- Computerized Maintenance Management Systems
- Phlebotomy Procedures
- Diagnostic Testing
- Active Listening
- Measuring Vital Statistics
- On-Site Testing
- Patient Flow
- Critical Thinking
- Accurate Labeling
- Specimen Labeling Procedures
- Specimen Collection and Storage
- Processing Specimens
- Sanitation and Sterilization
- Drawing Blood
- Data Recording
- Blood Cultures
- OSHA Regulations
- Laboratory Information System (LIS)
Certification
National Healthcareer Association (NHA): Certified Phlebotomy Technician 2020 – Current
- Licensed Certified Phlebotomy Technician - 2020 to Date
References
1. Silvia Arenivar - CPT 1 – Kaiser Permanente
3962 South Normandie Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90037
Mobile:+1(323) 561- 9613
Email: arenivarsilvia@yahoo.com
2. Cesar Saenz – RN-Kaiser Permanente
8631 Stewart and Gray Rd, Downey CA, 90241
Contact: (562) 277-8572
Email: cesar.j.saenz@kp.org
3. Ronald Kamusiime
Biostatistician II
Duke Clinical Research Institute (DCRI)
300 W Morgan Street, Durham, NC, 27701
Mobile: +1(781)-249-7355
Email: ronald.Kamusiime@duke.edu
kmsmeronnie@yahoo.com
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
swipe to browse
Quote
There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins
Timeline
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
MediPro Medical Staffing, Martin Luther King Jr Community Hospital
07.2022 - 05.2023
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Keck Hospital of USC
05.2022 - 07.2022
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Foundation Laboratory
05.2021 - 01.2023
Phlebotomist Extern
Southern California Hospital
11.2020 - 11.2020
Associate degree -
LOS ANGELES CITY COLLEGE (LACC)
Certified Phlebotomy Technician - Phlebotomy
AUMT INSTITUTE
National Healthcareer Association (NHA): Certified Phlebotomy Technician 2020 – Current
- Licensed Certified Phlebotomy Technician - 2020 to Date
Similar Profiles
ATHENA HATZAKISATHENA HATZAKIS
Registered Nurse, Float Pool at Martin Luther King Jr Community HospitalRegistered Nurse, Float Pool at Martin Luther King Jr Community Hospital
Brittney Arleth HuertaBrittney Arleth Huerta
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Student at Martin Luther King Jr Community HospitalDiagnostic Medical Sonographer Student at Martin Luther King Jr Community Hospital
Carla Mae LopezCarla Mae Lopez
Registered Nurse at Martin Luther King Jr. Community HospitalRegistered Nurse at Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital