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Heather Chavez

Bernalillo

Summary

Dedicated phlebotomy apprentice with experience in blood collection and specimen handling. Known for strong venipuncture skills and reliable patient identification verification. Eager to apply expertise to enhance patient care and streamline daily operations.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CLA Apprentice

TriCore
Albuquerque
02.2026 - Current
  • Assisted team in daily operational tasks and project support at TriCore.
  • Maintained equipment and tools to ensure safe and efficient operations.
  • Collected blood samples from patients using proper techniques and equipment.
  • Performed venipuncture and skin puncture on patients of all ages.
  • Labeled specimen containers with patient information accurately and legibly.
  • Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles.
  • Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date and patient name.
  • Verified patient identification prior to collection of specimens using two forms of ID verification.

Administrative Assistant

ATA Services
Albuquerque
04.2024 - 12.2024
  • Managed daily office operations and maintained organized filing systems.
  • Handled incoming calls and directed inquiries to appropriate personnel.
  • Entered data into spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel or other similar programs.
  • Processed online voter registration

Education

Phlebotomy Certification - Phlebotomy

USA Phlebotomy
Albuquerque, NM
04-2024

GED -

CNM
Albuquerque, NM
05-2013

Skills

  • Patient identification verification
  • Blood specimen collection
  • Venipuncture expertise
  • Specimen handling
  • Capillary puncture
  • Butterfly needle technique
  • Data entry
  • Office administration
  • Computer proficiency
  • Clerical support

Certification

Phlebotomy Certification NHCO

Timeline

CLA Apprentice

TriCore
02.2026 - Current

Administrative Assistant

ATA Services
04.2024 - 12.2024

Phlebotomy Certification - Phlebotomy

USA Phlebotomy

GED -

CNM
Heather Chavez