Erica Cuevas
Selma,CA
Summary
Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Phlebotomist
Biolife Plasma Services
Fresno, CA
05.2022 - Current
- Identified patients using proper procedures prior to specimen collection.
- Delivered quality patient care by completing accurate and timely collection and transport of clinical specimens according to established procedures.
- Observed patient for unusual reactions or events to take appropriate action under established guidelines.
- Mentored newly hired medical personnel in phlebotomy techniques and protocols.
- Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date and patient name.
- Counseled patients to ease fears, explain procedures and enhance cooperation during blood draws.
- Identified best veins for intravenous lines and blood draws, avoiding unnecessary pokes.
Mobile Phlebotomist
Apps Paramedical
Fresno, CA
02.2022 - 04.2023
- Delivered quality patient care by completing accurate and timely collection and transport of clinical specimens according to established procedures.
- Transported specimens following established protocol for temperature and light.
- Collected specimens for drug screens, paternity tests and alcohol tests.
- Upheld donor confidentiality throughout intake and collection process.
Assistant Manager
FamilyDollar
Selma, CA
11.2020 - 08.2022
- Directed and led employees, supervising activities to drive productivity and efficiency.
- Delegated tasks to team members based upon skill level and to achieve organizational goals.
- Secured revenue, accurately monitoring transactions and deposits to eliminate discrepancies.
- Implemented training processes for newly hired employees and supervised department managers, shift leads and production personnel.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Assigned work and monitored performance of project personnel.
Phlebotomy Technician
Quest Diagnostics
Visalia, CA
08.2021 - 02.2022
- Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles.
- Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier and station.
- Counseled patients to ease fears, explain procedures and enhance cooperation during blood draws.
- Prepared blood-collecting equipment to draw blood and safely store and transport samples.
- Verified quality of specimens by centrifuging specimens for logistics courier to pickup.
- Collected specimens for drug screens, paternity tests and alcohol tests.
- Upheld donor confidentiality throughout intake and collection process.
- Processed client payments and collected appropriate billing information.
Education
Phlebotomy - Phlebotomy
National University Fresno
Fresno, CA01.2020
Cosmetology - Cosmetology Education
Milan Institute - Visalia
Visalia, CA12.2013
General Literature
Selma High School
Selma, CA06.1997
Skills
- Donor Screening
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Additional Information
- EHS Committee
- Employee Engagement
- Trainer
Timeline
Senior Phlebotomist
Biolife Plasma Services
05.2022 - Current
Mobile Phlebotomist
Apps Paramedical
02.2022 - 04.2023
Phlebotomy Technician
Quest Diagnostics
08.2021 - 02.2022
Assistant Manager
FamilyDollar
11.2020 - 08.2022
Phlebotomy - Phlebotomy
National University Fresno
Cosmetology - Cosmetology Education
Milan Institute - Visalia
General Literature
Selma High School
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