Gennel Caldera
Tulare,CA
Summary
Healthcare professional committed to delivering compassionate care and supporting patient needs. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with medical staff and adapt to dynamic healthcare environments. Reliable team player focused on achieving optimal patient outcomes through empathetic care and attention to detail.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Merritt Manor
Tulare, CA
08.2014 - Current
- Measured vital signs, such as pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, wt / ht
- Recorded information on charts
- Answer patient call lights
- Supply clean bedpans and urinals.
- Bathed, dressed and undressed patients
- Delivered and retrieved meal trays, aiding patients in need.
- Assisted patients with transfers to beds and wheelchairs.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
Phlebotomy Externship
Kaweah Delta Medical Center
06.2024 - 06.2024
- Collected blood samples in accordance with laboratory protocols and regulations.
- Improved accuracy in identifying veins through extensive practice of palpation techniques on various skin types and ages.
- Managed high-volume workloads, successfully completing up to 40 blood draws per day during peak times.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
- Verified patients' identification for proper sample collection.
- Followed established safety protocols and standards to minimize risk of infection and injury.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized phlebotomy station, adhering to infection control protocols.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear, or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
CNA Internship
Twin Oaks - TCOVE ROP
Tulare, CA
03.2014 - 06.2014
- Measured vital signs, such as pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, wt / ht
- Recorded information on charts
- Answered signal lights, bells and intercom system to determine patients' needs
- Performed duties in care of patients in nursing home under direction of nursing and medical staff
- Bathed, dressed and undressed patients
- Served and collected food trays and fed patients requiring help
- Transported patients, using wheelchair and assisted patients to walk
- Turned and repositioned bedfast patients to prevent bedsores
Floor Associate
Target
Tulare, CA
11.2012 - 12.2012
- Aided customers in locating merchandise
- Answered questions and provided information to customers about merchandise for sale
- Arranged stock on shelves and racks in sales area
- Kept merchandise in order
Cashier
Wal-Mart
Tulare, CA
06.2010 - 10.2011
- Operated cash register to itemize and total customers' purchases in stores
- Collected cash, check, and charge payments from customers and made change for cash transactions
- Weighed items and bagged merchandise
- Used electronic scanner to record prices
Education
Phlebotomy
Tulare Adult School
Tulare, CA06-2024
Certified Nursing Assistant -
TCOVE ROP
Visalia, CA01.2014
Diploma -
Tulare Union High School
Tulare, CA01.2009
Skills
- Phlebotomist
- CNA
- Vitals signs
- Customer service
- Cashier
- Time management
- Patient care
- Compassion and empathy
- Attention to detail
- HIPAA compliance
- Multitasking and organization
References
Available upon request
Certification
- Phlebotomy Technician Certification (CPT) - National Healthcareer Association.
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Phlebotomy Externship
Kaweah Delta Medical Center
06.2024 - 06.2024
CNA
Merritt Manor
08.2014 - Current
CNA Internship
Twin Oaks - TCOVE ROP
03.2014 - 06.2014
Floor Associate
Target
11.2012 - 12.2012
Cashier
Wal-Mart
06.2010 - 10.2011
Diploma -
Tulare Union High School
Phlebotomy
Tulare Adult School
Certified Nursing Assistant -
TCOVE ROP