Corina Cavazos
Merced,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented Phlebotomist with strong track record in painless venipuncture. Highly familiar with centrifugation and aliquoting procedures and medical terminology. Responsible and hardworking professional dedicated to using compassionate and caring approach to provide outstanding services to patients.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Phlebotomist/Lab Assistant
Mercy Merced Dignity Health
Merced, CA
01.2012 - Current
- Draw blood in a hospital or lab setting
- Selecting the best method of drawing blood depending on the patient
- Label the specimen with the patients correct information (date, time, date of birth) Send the specimens up to the Lab at a timely manner
- Put specimens in the centrifuge for additional testing
- Schedule appointments
- Assist Dr
- In Code Blue and Stroke alerts.
- Mentored newly hired medical personnel in phlebotomy techniques and protocols.
- Assisted with scheduling patient appointments to ensure efficient use of time throughout the day.
- Trained new staff on proper collection techniques and safety protocols.
- Responded quickly and efficiently to any emergency situations related to phlebotomy services or equipment malfunctioning.
- Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier and station.
- Collected specimens for drug screens, paternity tests and alcohol tests.
- Delivered quality patient care by completing accurate and timely collection and transport of clinical specimens according to established procedures.
- Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles.
- Identified patients using proper procedures prior to specimen collection.
- Documented daily activities including number of specimens collected, quality assurance measures taken.
- Participated in regular performance reviews with supervisors in order to identify areas of improvement.
- Provided guidance and support during difficult specimen collections as needed.
- Maintained a clean work environment by following infection control guidelines at all times.
- Prepared and packaged specimens for courier transport.
- Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date and patient name.
- Input medical and insurance information into database for inclusion in patient records.
- Centrifuged blood specimens in test tubes and capillary tubes to separate cells and sediment from blood serum.
- Used heel and finger stick methods to obtain blood from capillaries.
Bartender
R-Bar
Merced, CA
08.2014 - 09.2015
- Served Customers with different drinks
- Cashier
- Open/Close Bar Verify a persons identity and age to assure they are of age to drink alcoholic beverages
- Stock and Order supplies
- Responsible for a person's consumption, call Taxi for the person and others safety.
Education
Certificate - Phlebotomy
Abrams College
Modesto, CA01-2012
Business Skills
Merced High School
Merced, CASkills
- Buisness Skills
- General Ed (3 years)
- Microbiology
- Infection Control
- Venipuncture
- Medical Records Maintenance
- Sanitation and Sterilization
- Paperwork Processing
- Specimen Preparation
- Data Entry
- Blood Collection
- Patient Care
- Patient Support
- Staff Management
- HIPAA
Certification
Phlebotomist, 2012-06-01, 2018-06-01
Additional Information
I have been trained by the CLS in the Micro Department to set up plates and stain slides for further testing.
Relocation Locations
- Fresno, CA
- Turlock, CA
- Manteca, CA
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Languages
Spanish
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Bartender
R-Bar
08.2014 - 09.2015
Lead Phlebotomist/Lab Assistant
Mercy Merced Dignity Health
01.2012 - Current
Certificate - Phlebotomy
Abrams College
Business Skills
Merced High School
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