Enedina Loera
Sunnyvale,CA
Summary
Dynamic Phlebotomist with proven expertise at BioReference Laboratories, adept in venipuncture and specimen handling. Recognized for enhancing patient comfort and maintaining strict infection control protocols. Skilled in building rapport with diverse populations, demonstrating exceptional communication and adaptability in high-pressure environments. Committed to delivering quality care and ensuring patient confidentiality.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomist
BioReference Laboratories
08.2013 - 05.2023
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Excelled in high-pressure situations, maintaining composure and professionalism during peak hours and emergency scenarios.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Reduced contamination risks by strictly adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining a clean work environment.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Demonstrated adaptability by effectively performing blood draws on diverse patient populations, including pediatric, geriatric, and challenging cases.
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
- Improved patient comfort by efficiently drawing blood samples using various techniques such as venipuncture and capillary puncture.
Education
Lab Assistant - Phlebotomist/EKG
IBT
Santa Clara, CA04.2008
Skills
- Venipuncture
- Order of draw
- Patient care
- Specimen handling
- Butterfly needle technique
- Sample and specimen collection
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient confidentiality
- Venipuncture expertise
- Blood collection techniques
- Specimen labeling procedures
- HIPAA
- Patient support
- Blood culture collection
- Capillary puncture
- Data entry
- Specimen preparation
- Infection control
- Quality control
- Paperwork processing
- Pediatric phlebotomy
- Recording data
- Patient preparation
- Syringe method
- Quality control guidelines
- Sample storage
- Geriatric phlebotomy
- Skin puncture
- Adaptable approach
- Medical records management
- Specimen collection and storage
- Sample labeling
- Laboratory procedures understanding
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Excellent communication
- Butterfly venipuncture
- Specimen collection
- Phlebotomy technician (PT)
- Finger stick method
- Phlebotomy technician
- Active listening
- Goal minded
Timeline
Phlebotomist
BioReference Laboratories
08.2013 - 05.2023
Lab Assistant - Phlebotomist/EKG
IBT
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