Glenda Higgins-martinez
Pinole,CA
Summary
Highly-skilled phlebotomist with Number years of experience in healthcare settings. Provides compassionate and professional care. Proficient in collecting blood specimens and processing for further analysis.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomist
Kaiser Permanente Hospital
03.2005 - 10.2021
- 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.
Phlebotomist
Summit Medical Centers
04.1982 - 07.2018
- Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
- 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.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Excelled in high-pressure situations, maintaining composure and professionalism during peak hours and emergency scenarios.
- 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.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Demonstrated adaptability by effectively performing blood draws on diverse patient populations, including pediatric, geriatric, and challenging cases.
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
Education
Taught Phlebotomy -
Fast Response
Berkeley, CAAcademic -
Contra Costa Adult School
San Pablo, CAAids Research Program -
Alameda County
Oakland, CASkills
- Venipuncture
- Order of draw
- Patient Care
- Specimen handling
Timeline
Phlebotomist
Kaiser Permanente Hospital
03.2005 - 10.2021
Phlebotomist
Summit Medical Centers
04.1982 - 07.2018
Taught Phlebotomy -
Fast Response
Academic -
Contra Costa Adult School
Aids Research Program -
Alameda County
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