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Denise Camacho

Northlake,IL

Summary

Diligent Phlebotomist with strong background in blood and plasma from healthy adult donors. Skilled in educating donors and public on therapeutic products derived from plasma, screening process, and laboratory policies.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Inpatient Phlebotomy Technician

Jovan Bae Hospital
Rockford, IL
08.2021 - 08.2022
  • Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
  • Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
  • Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
  • Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear or anxiety and optimize cooperation.

Inpatient Phlebotomist

SwedishAmerican Hospital
Rockford, IL
10.2020 - 05.2021
  • Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
  • Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
  • Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
  • Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
  • Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
  • Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
  • Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear or anxiety and optimize cooperation.

Inpatient Phlebotomists

Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital
Downers Grove, IL
07.2019 - 08.2020

Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.

  • Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe or butterfly venipuncture methods.
  • Accurately labeled vacutainer tubes with patient name, date and time of collection.
  • Organized daily work based on collection priority.
  • Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
  • Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
  • Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
  • Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear or anxiety and optimize cooperation.

Phlebotomist

Csl Plasma
Chicago, IL
05.2017 - 06.2019
  • Evaluate vein performance of the donors to identify possible problem.
  • Ensure donation process is efficient and make adjustments when necessary.
  • Maintain alertness to any reaction by donors and assist with reactions or notified appropriate staff.
  • Record incident that occur during the paresis proces, such as machine alerts and alarms and donor adverse events.
  • Calibrate equipment
  • Create incident documentation,remove or replace equipment from service.
  • Monitor donor flow area.
  • Maintain clean efficient work area.
  • Cross trained in multiple positions

Education

Phlebotomist

Triton College
River Grove, IL
2017

High School Diploma - undefined

Proviso West High School
Hillside, IL
2014

Skills

Creative

Quick learner

Responsible

Flexible

Multi tasking

Fluent in Spanish/English

Ability to work under pressure

Self motivation

Team work

Timeline

Inpatient Phlebotomy Technician

Jovan Bae Hospital
08.2021 - 08.2022

Inpatient Phlebotomist

SwedishAmerican Hospital
10.2020 - 05.2021

Inpatient Phlebotomists

Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital
07.2019 - 08.2020

Phlebotomist

Csl Plasma
05.2017 - 06.2019

Phlebotomist

Triton College

High School Diploma - undefined

Proviso West High School