DENISE GABRIELLE RICAFORT
Hayward,CA
Summary
Certified in Phlebotomy with expertise in venipuncture, capillary puncture, and special collection procedures. Detail-oriented and committed to maintaining the highest quality control and patient care standards. Proficient in various software applications for EMR maintenance. Thrives in fast-paced, high-volume environments and quickly adapts to new challenges. Prioritizes safety and maintains open availability for different shifts. Recent graduate with hands-on experience and foundational knowledge in phlebotomy through academic projects and internships. Valuable asset to any organization with strong teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Eager to contribute meaningfully to my career journey with commitment and drive.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Phlebotomy Technician Extern
Kaiser Permanente
09.2024 - 09.2024
- 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
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
Production Associate
Tesla
04.2022 - 03.2023
- Maintained a flexible approach to work assignments, willingly cross-training in other areas to support changing production needs
- Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries
- Participated in training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge.
Warehouse Packer
Amazon.Inc
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Packed, weighed and shipped items per customer specifications
- Learned and followed warehouse safety protocols to prevent injuries and accidents
- Inspected products before packaging to avoid shipping defective or damaged goods to customers.
Packer
Pactiv
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Maintained neat and organized work area to safeguard items and comply with cleanliness standards
- Collaborated with team members to achieve daily goals and meet company objectives
- Completed daily orders with expert picking and packing of shipments.
Restaurant Supervisor
Chowking Restaurant
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Boosted customer satisfaction and service delivery to strengthen customer loyalty
- Supervised staff to confirm that all food and beverage orders were promptly and accurately prepared
- Coordinated with kitchen employees and front of house personnel to consistently drive smooth operations.
Education
Northern California Nursing Academy
Daly City, CA09.2024
American Heart Association
Knoxville, TN06.2024
Futuro Health
Sacramento, CA05.2024
Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PA12.2023
Skills
- Venipuncture
- Specimen labeling procedures
- Blood collection techniques
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient confidentiality
- Guest Satisfaction
- Assembly and Production
- Production Efficiency
Certification
- CPT Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT1- Coming soon)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) & CPR Certification
- Human Touch Healthcare (Effective Communication, Teamwork, Cultural Competence, Empathy & Compassion, Emotional Intelligence, Ethics & Integrity)
Timeline
Phlebotomy Technician Extern
Kaiser Permanente
09.2024 - 09.2024
Production Associate
Tesla
04.2022 - 03.2023
Warehouse Packer
Amazon.Inc
09.2021 - 03.2022
Packer
Pactiv
01.2021 - 04.2021
Restaurant Supervisor
Chowking Restaurant
08.2019 - 03.2020
Northern California Nursing Academy
American Heart Association
Futuro Health
Penn Foster Career School
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