Desiree Socarras
Manteca,CA
Summary
My objective as a phlebotomist is to provide a safe and nurturing environment. Not only for the patients but colleagues as well. The opportunity to obtain a position that will help utilize communication, empathy, leadership and phlebotomy skills, which will help grow and enhance a more effective work performance. As a newly Certified Phlebotomist with extensive training and hands-on experience in venipuncture, capillary puncture and special collection techniques. Quick to build rapport with patients and successful at reducing patients' anxiety or discomfort.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Phlebotomy Technician
GCC LABORATORY
09.2023 - 10.2023
- Counseled patients to ease fears, explain procedures, to enhance cooperation during blood draws
- Identified best veins for intravenous lines and blood draws, avoiding unnecessary pokes
- Performed venipuncture and capillary punctures on patients
- Adhered to OSHA requirements when disposing of biohazardous materials properly
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols and infection control guidelines when performing blood draws
- Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier and station
- Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date and patient name.
Dispatch Coordinator
THYSSENKRUPP
10.2021 - 01.2022
- Dispatched truckers/drivers to different location in different cities
- Processing paperwork, schedules, and BOL's
- Managed multiple drivers on daily
- Provided detailed reports on delivery status, delays and cancellations
- Identified and resolved daily service issues.
Behavioral Health Technician
VALLEY CAPS
01.2018 - 08.2019
- Worked with non-profit organizations
- Taught consumers daily living and academics abilities
- Adhered to all HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality and privacy when handling sensitive information about clients
- Utilized and de-escalation consumer situations
- Administered medication.
Education
Phlebotomy Technician CPT 1 in Phlebotomy -
Cal Regional
Stockton, CA10.2023
High School Diploma -
Independence High School
San Francisco, CA06.2016
Skills
- Works well with staff and public
- Personable
- Biohazard Disposal
- Effective communication
- Punctual
- Sample and Specimen Collection
- Conflict resolution
- Adaptability
- Time Management
- Attentiveness
- Proper labeling
- HIPAA/OSHA knowledge
- Order of draw
- Capillary puncture
Certification
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician l, CPT-02371881
- DOJ fingerprint rolling certification, FPC-532479
- Secretary Of State Notary Public, COMM # 2323294
- CPR and AED Certified, 245411979402
References:
- Michelle Palacio, (209) 481-6528
- Samoia Johnson, (209) 313-3272
- Jim Hassey, (209) 207-1766
Timeline
Phlebotomy Technician
GCC LABORATORY
09.2023 - 10.2023
Dispatch Coordinator
THYSSENKRUPP
10.2021 - 01.2022
Behavioral Health Technician
VALLEY CAPS
01.2018 - 08.2019
Phlebotomy Technician CPT 1 in Phlebotomy -
Cal Regional
High School Diploma -
Independence High School