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Esmeralda Cruz

Sun Valley,CA

Summary

Certified Phlebotomist with Six Months extensive training and hands-on experience in venipuncture, butterfly and capillary puncture. Quick to build rapport with patients and successful at reducing patients' anxiety or discomfort. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dental Assistant

Titus Dental
04.2017 - 11.2022
  • Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
  • Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
  • Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
  • Took bitewing and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
  • Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.

Dental Assistant

Dr. Jonathan Maddatu
03.2020 - Current
  • Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
  • Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
  • Utilized automated washers to sterilize instruments and prevent cross-infection between patients.
  • Assisted dentist during examinations by retracting patient's cheeks and tongue.
  • Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.

Phlebotomist

Foundation Laboratory
08.2023 - Current
  • Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
  • Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
  • Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
  • Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
  • Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
  • Monitored patients for reactions and verified sample quality.
  • Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
  • Addressed questions and concerns to educate patients on collection process and procedures.
  • Handled insurance verification and validate patient insurance information.
  • Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
  • Verified patients' identification for proper sample collection.

Data Entry Clerk

Foundation Laboratory
08.2023 - Current
  • Completed data entry tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Checked for accuracy by verifying data and records.
  • Sorted documents and maintained organized filing process.
  • Developed and maintained databases to store customer information.
  • Followed data entry protocols, rules and regulations.
  • Used computer software to store and retrieve data.

Education

Phlebotomy

Phlebotomy Training Specialists
Panorama City, CA
05.2023

Dental Assisting

SunRock Dental Careers
St. George, UT
03.2017

High School Diploma -

City of Angels
North Hills, CA
06.2016

Skills

  • Sterilization Techniques
  • Taking X-Rays (Dental)
  • Treatment Planning
  • Instrument Tray Preparation
  • Customer Service
  • Organization and Prioritization
  • Chairside Assistance
  • Postoperative Care Instructions
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Drawing Blood
  • Butterfly Venipuncture
  • Patient Relations
  • Order Processing
  • Data Processing
  • Data Entry

Certification

  • Certified Dental Assistant
  • Basic Life Support Certification: April. 2023- Present
  • Radiology and X-Ray Certified
  • Certified Phlebotomy Technician I (CPT)

Certification: A2K7K3H6

March. 2023- Present

License: CPT-02335526

May. 2023- Present

Timeline

Phlebotomist

Foundation Laboratory
08.2023 - Current

Data Entry Clerk

Foundation Laboratory
08.2023 - Current

Dental Assistant

Dr. Jonathan Maddatu
03.2020 - Current

Dental Assistant

Titus Dental
04.2017 - 11.2022

Phlebotomy

Phlebotomy Training Specialists

Dental Assisting

SunRock Dental Careers

High School Diploma -

City of Angels

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