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ELSA GARCIA

Bonney Lake

Summary

Compassionate and motivated health care professional with over 10 years of hands on experience in a hospital setting with a solid foundation in patient care. Currently preparing to obtain Practical Nursing (LPN) licensure to further advance my career and continue delivering exceptional patient-centered care. Eager to begin a nursing career where I can apply my training, compassion, and dedication to improving patient outcomes.




Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lab Assistant

St. Elizabeth Hospital
03.2012 - Current
  • Obtain lab samples of all ages for further testing.
  • Follow age-specific guidelines for phlebotomy procedures to ensure compliance with MMCI safety policies.
  • Attend all codes and be ready to obtain samples with a calm and reassuring bedside manner.
  • Notify providers of test results and prioritized samples according to urgency.
  • Sanitize and organize phlebotomy stations in compliance with OSHA guidelines.
  • Reassure and calm anxious patients of all ages.
  • Provide direct patient care within the scope of my practice.
  • Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
  • Trained new laboratory personnel to apply proper laboratory techniques and best practices.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - License Practical Nurse

Green River Community College
Auburn, WA
06-2025

Skills

  • HIPAA
  • Epic
  • Patient Care
  • Clinical documentation
  • Training
  • Professional and empathetic
  • Expert in vein, capillary and finger-stick collection
  • Collaborative communicator
  • Organized, team player
  • Bilingual

Certification

  • American Heart Association-Current
  • MA-P Washington State DOH PC 60348796,-Current

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Lab Assistant

St. Elizabeth Hospital
03.2012 - Current

Associate of Applied Science - License Practical Nurse

Green River Community College

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