Guadalupe Cruz
Fairfield,CA
Summary
Dynamic Phlebotomy Extern at CalRegional, skilled in venipuncture and specimen processing. Demonstrated exceptional patient care and empathy while ensuring compliance with HIPAA and infection control protocols. Recognized for prioritizing urgent collections and maintaining a sterile environment, contributing to efficient lab operations and enhanced patient safety. Detail-oriented Phlebotomist with strong track record in painless venipuncture. Highly familiar with centrifugation and aliquoting procedures and medical terminology. Responsible and hardworking professional dedicated to using compassionate and caring approach to provide outstanding services to patients. Compassionate phlebotomy technician skilled in venipuncture, specimen processing, and infection control. Committed to patient safety and comfort while maintaining high standards of accuracy and professionalism.
Overview
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Work History
Phlebotomy Extern
CalRegional
11.2023 - 12.2023
- Performed venipuncture using vacutainer tubes, syringe methods, butterfly, and straight needles
- Collected capillary and venous blood samples while ensuring patient comfort and safety
- Labeled, processed, and prepared specimens according to protocol for transport and testing
- Maintained sterile environments and followed infection control and HIPAA regulations
- Prioritized daily workload based on collection urgency and patient needs
- Demonstrated professionalism and calm demeanor during all blood draw procedures
Education
Associate of Science - Biomedical Sciences
Solano Community College
Fairfield, CA01.2025
Phlebotomy Technician Program -
CalRegional
Fairfield, CA01.2023
Skills
- Venipuncture (Butterfly & Straight Needle)
- Capillary Puncture
- Specimen Collection & Processing
- HIPAA Compliance
- Microbial Culturing
- Biochemical Testing
- Centrifugation
- Data Interpretation & Lab Reporting
- Patient Care & Empathy
- Time Management
- Multitasking
- Accuracy & Attention to Detail
- Professional Communication
- Venipuncture techniques
- Patient safety protocols
- Specimen processing
- Infection control
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Critical thinking
- Proper labeling
- Patient identification
Certification
Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT), National Health career Association (NHA)
Languages
- English
- American Sign Language (ASL)
- Spanish, Fluent
- English, Fluent
- American Sign Language (ASL), Intermediate
Timeline
Phlebotomy Extern
CalRegional
11.2023 - 12.2023
Associate of Science - Biomedical Sciences
Solano Community College
Phlebotomy Technician Program -
CalRegional