Elianny Olaverria
Spring Hill,FL
Summary
Experienced phlebotomist seeking a position as a phlebotomist lab tech. Skilled in drawing blood, processing samples, and performing lab tests. Excellent communication and organizational skills. Proficient in maintaining accurate records and ensuring patient confidentiality. Dedicated to providing high-quality patient care in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
Healthcare professional prepared for role in phlebotomy with strong foundation in patient care and specimen collection. Proven track record of handling blood draws and maintaining high standards of hygiene. Known for excellent teamwork and ability to adapt to changing clinical needs, ensuring consistent results and patient satisfaction.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PHLEBOTOMIST
HCA Oakhill Hospital
07.2022 - Current
- Conducted venipuncture and capillary puncture on patients of all ages to collect blood samples for laboratory testing
- Administered proper patient identification procedures and maintained accurate medical records for sample tracking and patient care
- Utilized aseptic techniques to ensure a safe and sterile environment during blood collection procedures
- Assisted in training new phlebotomy staff on proper techniques and procedures for blood collection and specimen processing
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve phlebotomy processes.
- Performed laboratory tests to assist physicians in diagnosis.
- Assisted in training and onboarding new phlebotomists.
- Reviewed and processed requisitions for laboratory tests.
- Followed established safety protocols and standards to minimize risk of infection and injury.
- Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear, or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Verified proper storage and transportation of specimens to laboratories.
- Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses, or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.
- Provided guidance and support to laboratory personnel.
Phlebotomy Technician
Bravera Hospital.
03.2021 - 07.2022
- Operated centrifuge machines to process blood samples for laboratory analysis.
- Executed proper specimen handling and transportation procedures to maintain sample integrity.
- Conducted venipunctures and capillary punctures to collect blood specimens.
- Applied patient care techniques to reduce discomfort during blood collection.
- Utilized butterfly needles, vacutainer tubes, and lancets to draw blood samples from patients.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing efficient, accurate, and timely blood draws.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Collected fluid or tissue samples by using appropriate collection procedures.
- Reduced patient anxiety by using effective communication skills and demonstrating empathy during blood draws.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in identifying patients and matching them with their corresponding lab orders.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Demonstrated commitment to patient confidentiality by upholding strict adherence to HIPAA regulations during all interactions and documentation processes.
- Ensured patient safety by adhering to strict infection control protocols during all phlebotomy procedures.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by fostering strong relationships with both colleagues and patients.
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Supported laboratory operations by maintaining clean, organized, and well-stocked work areas for optimal efficiency.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
Phlebotomist
Aguilas International
09.2020 - 10.2020
- 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.
Education
Phlebotomist -
HCA Oakhill Hospital
Spring Hill, FL01.2025
Skills
- Venipuncture
- Patient care
- Sample and specimen collection
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient confidentiality
- Venipuncture expertise
- Blood culture collection
- Paperwork processing
- Specimen preparation
- Order of draw
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association or Red Cross.
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) - National Healthcareer Association (NHA).
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
PHLEBOTOMIST
HCA Oakhill Hospital
07.2022 - Current
Phlebotomy Technician
Bravera Hospital.
03.2021 - 07.2022
Phlebotomist
Aguilas International
09.2020 - 10.2020
Phlebotomist -
HCA Oakhill Hospital
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