Grace Pinto
Onset,MA
Summary
Veteran Phlebotomist with proven track record of excellence working in clinic and mobile settings. Expert in all aspects of venipuncture with success in working with difficult or needle-adverse individuals. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
47
47
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant Instructor
Cape Cod Technical High School
09.2019 - Current
- Conducted clinical simulations and provided feedback for each individual student.
- Evaluated students' competencies through written assignments and examinations.
- Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
- Delivered individualized instruction on observation, assessment, decision-making and patient health teaching.
- Analyzed clinical settings' success in helping students achieve course and program outcomes.
- Supervised students when administering medications to maintain patient safety.
- Updated instructional materials, ordered equipment and supplies and utilized various learning modalities to enhance instruction.
- Distributed course syllabus and communicated course standards and learning objectives to students.
- Increased learning initiatives by educating students using phlebotomy techniques and laboratory studies.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
School Nurse Educator
Plymouth Public Schools
09.1993 - 09.2023
- Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
- Assessed student health and identified potential health concerns to provide appropriate care.
- Provided support to students with special needs and disabilities to deliver appropriate care and meet educational needs.
- Educated students on various health topics to promote overall health and wellbeing.
- Served as liaison between families, school personnel, and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Phlebotomist
Beth Israel Deaconess-Plymouth
10.1976 - 09.1994
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Addressed questions and concerns to educate patients on collection process and procedures.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
- Monitored patients for reactions and verified sample quality.
- Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
- Participated in continuing education programs to stay up to date on new technologies and procedures.
- Conducted venipuncture and other CT procedures.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Verified patients' identification for proper sample collection.
- Collected blood samples in accordance with laboratory protocols and regulations.
- Adhered to HIPAA standards and maintained patient confidentiality in all interactions.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Performed venipunctures, finger sticks and heel sticks for both adult and pediatric patients.
- Followed established safety protocols and standards to minimize risk of infection and injury.
- Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear, or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
- Reviewed and processed requisitions for laboratory tests.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
Cambridge College
Cambridge, MA05.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Curry College
Milton, MA05.1998
Associate of Science - Nursing
Cape Cod Community College
West Barnstable, MA05.1982
Skills
- Student Advising
- Electronic Charting
- Technique Demonstration
- Class Lecturing
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Care Techniques
- Medication Administration
- Organizational Skills
- Time Management
- Vital Signs Measurement
- Curriculum Development
- Active Listening
- Healthcare Ethics
- Professionalism
- Interpersonal Skills
- Specimen Collection
- Empathy and Compassion
- Diagnostic Testing
- Teaching Strategies
- Problem Solving
- Electronic Health Records
- Attention to Detail
- Computer Literacy
- Leadership Abilities
- Laboratory Procedures
- Decision Making
- Student Engagement
- Infection Control
- First Aid and CPR
- Patient Education
- Assessment and Evaluation
- Multitasking Abilities
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Medical Terminology
- HIPAA Compliance
- Pharmacology
Certification
CPR Instructor certified
Current RN license in Massachusetts
Current DESE license for School Nurse Educator in Massachusetts
Timeline
Medical Assistant Instructor
Cape Cod Technical High School
09.2019 - Current
School Nurse Educator
Plymouth Public Schools
09.1993 - 09.2023
Phlebotomist
Beth Israel Deaconess-Plymouth
10.1976 - 09.1994
Master of Arts - Education
Cambridge College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Curry College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Cape Cod Community College
CPR Instructor certified
Current RN license in Massachusetts
Current DESE license for School Nurse Educator in Massachusetts
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