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Gale Rivera

Conyers,GA

Summary

Detail-oriented Laboratory Technician with experience at high-volume output labs. Skilled handling live-patient samples and maintaining laboratory equipment. Strong communication skills and talented working positively with scientific teams.

Trained Laboratory Technician promoting exceptional skills in specimen collection and blood draws. Remains composed and calm in any type of situation.

Reliable individual with skills and experience as Laboratory Technician. Smart and committed to job well done and offering exceptional drive.

Hardworking Lpn/phlebotomist bringing 21 years of expertise in microbiology, chemistry and hematology testing needs. Skilled multitasker with excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Proven history of maintaining equipment and lab areas in alignment with regulatory guidelines.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Lab Technician

RST Medical
Decatur, GA
04.2020 - 08.2020

Resolved unusual test orders by contacting physicians, nursing stations or reference laboratories.

  • Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
  • Recorded, reported and posted test results using Practice Fusion.
  • Prepared samples for shipping and disposed of bodily fluids in proper containers.
  • Verified purity of specimens collected through Blood draw and Bodily fluid methods.
  • Processed patient specimens according to priority and documented results.
  • Provided exceptional service to vast amount patients per day.

Staff Nurse,Lab Technician

Care For The Homeless
Bronx, NY
01.2010 - 04.2014
  • Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
  • Resolved unusual test orders by contacting physicians, nursing stations or reference laboratories.
  • Logged patient information and recorded results into system using EMR .
  • Processed patient specimens according to priority and documented results.

Staff Nurse,Lab Technician

The Institute For Family Health
New York, NY
01.2001 - 12.2009
  • Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
  • Resolved unusual test orders by contacting physicians, nursing stations or reference laboratories.
  • Logged patient information and recorded results into system using EMR.
  • Processed patient specimens according to priority and documented results.
  • Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
  • Provided exceptional service to Vast number of patients per day.
  • Assessed medical status of patients pre and post-operation by checking vital parameters and supervising food intake.

Phlebotomist/Lab Technician

Sheil Medical Lab
Brooklyn, NY
01.1990 - 11.1999
  • Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe or butterfly venipuncture methods.
  • Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
  • Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
  • Maintained exam rooms by ordering supplies, transporting specimens, washing and packing instruments and changing solutions.
  • Collected fluid or tissue samples by using appropriate collection procedures, including Sterile and Non sterile collection procedures.
  • Obtained blood specimens by performing venipunctures and finger sticks multiple times per day.
  • Accurately labeled vacutainer tubes with patient name, date and time of collection.
  • Logged patient information and recorded results into patient’s file.

Education

Phlebotomy Certificate - Phlebotomy

American School Of Phlebotomy
Long Island,Ny
10.1992

Associate Degree In Nursing - Practical Nursing

Medgar Every College
Bedford Ave, Brooklyn,Ny
06.1998

Skills

  • Specimen handling
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Antibody screening
  • Specimen collection
  • Coagulation tests
  • Susceptibility testing
  • Quality control
  • Immunology
  • Quality control monitoring
  • Fluid analysis
  • Infection Control
  • Clinical chemistry
  • Hematology
  • Sterile technique
  • Lab equipment maintenance
  • Aseptic procedures

Timeline

Lab Technician

RST Medical
04.2020 - 08.2020

Staff Nurse,Lab Technician

Care For The Homeless
01.2010 - 04.2014

Staff Nurse,Lab Technician

The Institute For Family Health
01.2001 - 12.2009

Phlebotomist/Lab Technician

Sheil Medical Lab
01.1990 - 11.1999

Phlebotomy Certificate - Phlebotomy

American School Of Phlebotomy

Associate Degree In Nursing - Practical Nursing

Medgar Every College
Gale Rivera