Daniela Encina
Bradenton,FL
Summary
Productive Phlebotomist offering 5 years of experience in collecting blood specimens in healthcare settings. Certified Nurse Assistant with 16 years of experience, Proven leader with success in recommending and introducing strategies to improve workflow, specimen processing and customer service related to patient care. Calm and comforting with stressed patients. Newly certified medical assistant
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomy Technician/Certified Nursing Assistant
Blake Medical Center
06.2017 - Current
- Explaining blood draw procedures to patients and answering any questions about the process
- Gathering medical testing materials, including needles, sample vials, blood storage bags and test tubes
- Verifying patient information and labeling blood samples properly
- Accurately updating patient information in the organization's database
- Helping nervous or frightened patients remain calm during blood draws, Working with supervising Physicians and following their directions at all times
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier and station.
- Verified quality of specimens by centrifuging specimens for logistics courier to pickup.
- Verified collection orders and communicated discrepancies to nurses.
- Coordinated workflow based on stat, schedule, or outpatient needs.
- Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Tidewell Hospice House
11.2021 - 08.2022
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Helped patients maintain dignity during difficult times.
- Delivering Emotional and physical support to terminal patients and families.
- End of life care
Phlebotomy Technician
MCR Health
02.2021 - 08.2021
- Counseled patients to ease fears, explain procedures and enhance cooperation during blood draws.
- Prepared and packaged specimens for courier transport.
- Centrifuged blood specimens in test tubes and capillary tubes to separate cells and sediment from blood serum.
- Obtained blood samples for medical testing and transfusion through venipuncture or capillary puncture.
Patient Care Technician
Complex Care Hospital/Pam Health Hospital
02.2014 - 05.2017
- Take vital signs
- A team player who works well with others
- Excellent communication and personal computing skills
- Serve meals and help patients eat
- Perform Glucose reading
- Remove Foley lines
- Turn and reposition bed ridden patients
- Collect information about conditions and treatment plans from caregivers, nurses and doctors
- Observed and reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse.
- Changes bedding and stock supply rooms
- Take direction from nurse, nurse supervisor, and charge nurse
- Report change in patient condition to Registered Nurse
- Record via charting patient vital signs, daily activities,etc.
- Instructed patients and caregivers on how to appropriately use breathing machines at home to obtain necessary symptom relieve.
Patient Care Technician
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
11.2006 - 01.2009
- Recorded patient conditions and vital signs before and after medical operations.
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Identified and reported observations and clinical symptoms to appropriate healthcare professionals, driving timely intervention.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
State College of Florida
BradentonCertified Nurse Assistant/Phlebotomy -
Quality Healthcare Academy
Bradenton2006
Skills
- Certified Medical Assistant
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- Phlebotomy Tech
- Medical Terminology Knowledge
- Fluent in Spanish
- First Aid/CPR
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Tidewell Hospice House
11.2021 - 08.2022
Phlebotomy Technician
MCR Health
02.2021 - 08.2021
Phlebotomy Technician/Certified Nursing Assistant
Blake Medical Center
06.2017 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Complex Care Hospital/Pam Health Hospital
02.2014 - 05.2017
Patient Care Technician
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
11.2006 - 01.2009
Some College (No Degree) -
State College of Florida
Certified Nurse Assistant/Phlebotomy -
Quality Healthcare Academy