Desirae Saavedra
Cameron,NC
Summary
- Care-focused Phlebotomist bringing 4 -year background in laboratory settings. Accomplished at easing patient anxieties and hitting veins on first attempts. Experienced in skin puncture draws utilizing varied needle gauges and collection techniques tailored to patient need.
- Experienced Medical Assistant with extensive knowledge of medical regulations and policies. Offers strong dedication to informed patient care, administrative excellence and confidentiality.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Womack Army Medical Center
09.2023 - Current
- Determined donor eligibility by conducting screenings, interviewing prospective donors, and obtaining medical histories.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Monitored donors during the donation process, quickly identifying and addressing any issues or adverse reactions.
- Processed the initial sample management of blood donation bags.
- travel, set up and take down blood donation equitment on blood drives
Medical Assistant
First Valley Medical Group
03.2022 - 03.2023
- Contributed to a welcoming atmosphere at the practice by greeting patients warmly upon arrival, checking them in efficiently, and answering any questions they had about their visit or overall healthcare needs.
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by thoroughly documenting patient information and updating electronic health records.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Assisted physicians with various procedures, ensuring comfort and accuracy for optimal patient outcomes.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
- Expedited insurance claims processing by verifying coverage details and submitting accurate documentation in a timely manner.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
06.2021 - 12.2021
- Receives, centrifuge, aliquot and store laboratory specimens
- prepares, verifies, and completes sample requisitions
- Improved turnaround time for test results by prioritizing urgent samples and efficiently managing workload.
- Conducted tests correctly to obtain accurate results used to support patients' needs and diagnose conditions.
- call stat results, answer incoming phone calls and provide technical information upon request
- Ensured compliance with all relevant safety protocols while handling biohazardous materials during specimen processing tasks.
Education
Certified Phlebotomy Technician -
Lillies Institute of Phlebotomy And EKG
Killeen, TX06.2021
Certified Medical Assistant -
Central Texas College
Killeen, TX03.2018
High School Diploma -
William J. Knight High School
Palmdale, CA05.2017
Skills
- Continuous learning mindset
- Quality Control
- Proper Labeling Techniques
- Data Entry
- Medical Terminology Familiarity
- Infection control standards
- Venipuncture Expertise
- Specimen Transportation
- Customer Service
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- EMR / EHR
Certification
Certified Phlebotomy technician
Timeline
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Womack Army Medical Center
09.2023 - Current
Medical Assistant
First Valley Medical Group
03.2022 - 03.2023
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
06.2021 - 12.2021
Certified Phlebotomy Technician -
Lillies Institute of Phlebotomy And EKG
Certified Medical Assistant -
Central Texas College
High School Diploma -
William J. Knight High School