Daisy Castillo
Santa Maria
Summary
Certified phlebotomist eager to apply skills in venipuncture and patient care to a fast-paced clinic, committed to providing accurate, compassionate service.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hospital Volunteer
Marian Regional Medical Center
Santa Maria, California
03.2025 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily activities and provided companionship.
- Supported hospital staff by organizing supplies and equipment.
- Monitored waiting areas to ensure cleanliness and comfort for visitors.
- Greeted visitors in a friendly manner, offering directions or other assistance as needed.
- Assisted nurses with non-medical tasks, such as delivering meals and running errands.
- Answered phones, took messages, and directed calls to appropriate staff members.
- Improved quality of patient care by engaging with patients and families.
- Helped transport patients and assisted with discharges.
Phlebotomist Extern
Lompoc Valley Medical Center: Hospital
Lompoc, California
09.2023 - 09.2023
- Collected blood samples from patients following established safety protocols.
- Performed patient identification procedures and verified information prior to drawing blood samples.
- Demonstrated proficiency in various types of venipuncture such as butterfly needle, syringe, vacutainer tubes.
- Greeted patients upon arrival in a friendly manner while ensuring confidentiality was maintained at all times.
- Located veins suitable for puncture to draw blood using sterilized needles, vials and other equipment.
- Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier and station.
- Identified patients using proper procedures prior to specimen collection.
Student Phlebotomist
Clinical training institute
Santa Maria, California
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Prepared and maintained phlebotomy equipment for various procedures.
- Assisted instructors in training sessions on proper venipuncture techniques.
- Ensured cleanliness and organization of the training lab environment.
- Participated in hands-on practice sessions to enhance phlebotomy skills.
- Performed venipuncture on patients of all ages according to established protocols.
- Located veins suitable for puncture to draw blood using sterilized needles, vials and other equipment.
- Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier and station.
- Documented patient information and sample details accurately and efficiently.
Education
High School Diploma -
Pioneer Valley
Santa Maria 06-2021
Associate of Science -
Allan Hancock College
Santa Maria, California, CASkills
- Blood collection
- Patient identification
- Venipuncture techniques
- Empathetic listening
- Adaptability
- Service oriented
- Emotional support
- Compassionate attitude
- Positive attitude
- Organization
- Professionalism
- Teamwork and collaboration
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Limited
Certification
Certified and licensed phlebotomist technician l
Timeline
Hospital Volunteer
Marian Regional Medical Center
03.2025 - Current
Phlebotomist Extern
Lompoc Valley Medical Center: Hospital
09.2023 - 09.2023
Student Phlebotomist
Clinical training institute
06.2023 - 09.2023
High School Diploma -
Pioneer Valley
Associate of Science -
Allan Hancock College