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Gilda Antunes

Brockton,Massachusetts

Summary

Care-focused Phlebotomist bringing years background in laboratory settings. Accomplished at easing patient anxieties and hitting veins on first attempts. Experienced in skin puncture draws utilizing varied needle gauges and collection techniques tailored to patient need.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Phlebotomists

IMedical365
01.2022 - Current
  • Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
  • Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
  • Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
  • 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.
  • Improved patient comfort by efficiently drawing blood samples using various techniques such as venipuncture and capillary puncture.
  • Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
  • Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
  • Collaborated with medical professionals to ensure accurate test orders and appropriate sample collection methods were used.

Group Home Direct Care

New England Village
02.2022 - 01.2023
  • Ensured proper medication administration for all residents through close coordination with healthcare providers and careful record-keeping practices.
  • Maintained adequate coverage for residents' needs without exceeding budget targets by coordinating schedules and team workflows.
  • Developed trusting relationships with each resident through empathy-based interactions focusing on trust-building techniques.
  • Kept accounts, resident files and regulatory paperwork current and accurate with diligent attention to administrative requirements.

Home Health Aide

Home Health Johlon
01.2017 - 01.2022
  • Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
  • Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Assisted with meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions, meeting nutritional needs while adhering to personal preferences.
  • Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
  • Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Phlebotomy

Northwest Phlebotomy School
Cambridge, MA
02.2023 - 02.2024

Skills

Venipuncture

Order of draw

Patient Care

Specimen handling

HIPAA Compliance

Blood collection techniques

Specimen labeling procedures

Communication abilities

Certification

  • Certified Phlebotomist Technologist (CPT) -
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) – American Red Cross or American Heart Association.

Timeline

Some College (No Degree) - Phlebotomy

Northwest Phlebotomy School
02.2023 - 02.2024

Group Home Direct Care

New England Village
02.2022 - 01.2023

Phlebotomists

IMedical365
01.2022 - Current

Home Health Aide

Home Health Johlon
01.2017 - 01.2022

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