Dorothy Cable
Lancaster,CA
Summary
Accomplished Phlebotomist with a proven track record at AVC Clinic, enhancing patient care through expert venipuncture and compassionate communication. Skilled in specimen handling and HIPAA compliance, significantly improved patient experience and specimen accuracy. Demonstrates strong abilities in medical terminology and patient confidentiality, ensuring optimal operational efficiency and patient trust. Dependable [Job Title] effective in managing operations. Successful in encouraging team members to work efficiently and meet production targets. Well-organized, self-motivated and knowledgeable about successful strategies for managing fast-paced work.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Phlebotomist
AVC Clinic
Lancaster, CA
03.2024 - 08.2024
- Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Conducted routine equipment maintenance checks, ensuring all devices were in proper working order for optimal patient care.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses, or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Conducted venipuncture and other CT procedures.
- Collected blood samples in accordance with laboratory protocols and regulations.
Lab Technician
Sovereign Kennels
Palmdale, CA
03.2015 - 02.2024
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
- Maintained a safe and organized laboratory environment, adhering to strict safety protocols.
- Maintained safe, tidy and organized laboratory environment for accurate test results.
- Conducted routine quality control checks to ensure accurate test results and maintain laboratory standards.
- Improved patient care by assisting veterinarians with examinations and treatments.
- Supported veterinarian in performing surgeries by preparing instruments, monitoring anesthesia, and providing post-operative care for patients.
- Assisted in emergency situations calmly while supporting veterinarians with critical care procedures to stabilize patients quickly.
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
Phlebotomist Technician
San Mateo County AHMC Seton Medical Center
San Mateo, CA
04.2013 - 01.2015
- Reduced patient anxiety through compassionate communication and expert venipuncture techniques.
- Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear, or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
- Continuously updated phlebotomy knowledge through professional development courses, ensuring best practices were upheld.
- Upheld HIPAA compliance through careful management of confidential patient records and lab results.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
Education
Associate of Science - Teaching
Indiana Wesleyan
Indianapolis, IN07.2026
High School Diploma -
Options For Youth
Burbank, CA06.2008
Skills
- Venipuncture
- Order of draw
- Patient Care
- Specimen handling
- HIPAA Compliance
- Butterfly needle technique
- Sample and specimen collection
- Patient confidentiality
- Specimen labeling procedures
- Communication abilities
- Capillary puncture
- Data Entry
- Medical terminology knowledge
Certification
- Certified Phlebotomist Technologist (CPT) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP).
- First Aid Certification – American Red Cross or St John Ambulance.
- CPR/AED Certification
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Phlebotomist
AVC Clinic
03.2024 - 08.2024
Lab Technician
Sovereign Kennels
03.2015 - 02.2024
Phlebotomist Technician
San Mateo County AHMC Seton Medical Center
04.2013 - 01.2015
Associate of Science - Teaching
Indiana Wesleyan
High School Diploma -
Options For Youth