Edna Ruby Barajas
Brawley,CA
Summary
Compassionate Phlebotomist excelling in maintaining high productivity levels and efficiently completing tasks. Specializes in venipuncture, specimen collection, and patient communication to ensure comfort and clarity during procedures. Demonstrates exceptional skills in time management, adaptability, and empathy that enhance the patient experience and streamline laboratory operations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Phlebotomist
Clinicas De Salud Del Pueblo
Brawley, CA
09.2015 - 02.2023
- Collection of medical and chain of custody drug screens.
- Collection of throat swabs, nasal swabs, nasopharyngeal swabs, urine samples, blood samples, Covid samples, cultures, and more
- Maintained accurate records of collected specimens and test results.
- Verified patient information prior to specimen collection.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
- Calibrated equipment according to manufacturer specifications.
- Performed quality control tests on collected specimens.
- Provided excellent customer service while interacting with patients.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies used in phlebotomy services.
- Adhered to HIPAA guidelines regarding patient privacy.
- Collected specimens from pediatric, adult, geriatric, and special needs patients.
- Followed all safety protocols when handling hazardous materials.
- Centrifuged blood specimens in test tubes and capillary tubes to separate cells and sediment from blood serum.
- Documented patient information into electronic medical records system.
- Performed venipuncture and other blood collection procedures according to established standards.
- Processed samples accurately and efficiently.
- Responded quickly and effectively to emergency situations.
- Reported any abnormal results or trends to supervisor or laboratory manager.
- Assisted in the training of new phlebotomists.
- Prepared specimens for transport to external laboratories.
- Assisted in the preparation of laboratory specimens for analysis and testing.
Phlebotomist
Quest Diagnostics
El Centro, CA
06.2015 - 09.2015
- Performed venipuncture and other blood collection procedures according to established standards.
- Processed samples accurately and efficiently.
- Documented patient information into electronic medical records system.
- Prepared specimens for transport to external laboratories.
- Maintained accurate records of collected specimens and test results.
- Verified patient information prior to specimen collection.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Imperial Valley College
Imperial, CA12-2023
Skills
- Paperwork Processing
- Specimen Preparation
- Infection Control
- Venipuncture
- Blood collection
- Hemoglobin Testing
- Specimen handling
- Patient support
- Patient Care
- HIPAA
Certification
- Phlebotomy License Certificate
CPT-00056272
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Phlebotomist
Clinicas De Salud Del Pueblo
09.2015 - 02.2023
Phlebotomist
Quest Diagnostics
06.2015 - 09.2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
Imperial Valley College
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