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HECTOR PENATE

Hialeah,FL

Summary

With extensive experience , I am a proficient Phlebotomist skilled in venipuncture and maintaining safety and infection control. Demonstrated success in training peers and enhancing patient care, I excel in utilizing phlebotomy equipment and delivering exceptional customer service, ensuring high-quality specimen collection and processing.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Phlebotomist

HCA Kendall Hospital
01.2025 - 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.

Phlebotomist

OCEAN HEALTH SYSTEM
04.2024 - Current
  • Collected specimen samples and transported to laboratory for processing.
  • Adhered to HIPAA guidelines regarding patient privacy.
  • Utilized aseptic techniques to prevent infection and cross-contamination during blood collection.
  • Performed quality control tests on collected specimens.
  • Assisted in the training of new phlebotomists.
  • Verified quality of specimens by centrifuging specimens for logistics courier to pickup.
  • Identified patients using proper procedures prior to specimen collection.
  • Centrifuged blood specimens in test tubes and capillary tubes to separate cells and sediment from blood serum.
  • Prepared and packaged specimens for courier transport.
  • Verified collection orders and communicated discrepancies to nurses.
  • Provided assistance to clinical staff during patient visits.

Phlebotomist

Convenient Medical Center
03.2024 - Current
  • Educated patients on proper blood draw techniques.
  • Performed venipuncture and capillary draws with precision on patients of varying ages and health statuses.
  • Coordinated workflow based on stat, schedule, or outpatient needs.
  • Identified patients using proper procedures prior to specimen collection.
  • Ensured compliance with federal regulations governing laboratory procedures.
  • Enforced infection control and sharps disposal procedures to protect patients, co-workers and self.

Phlebotomist

ACEVEDO HEALTH CENTRES
12.2021 - 04.2024
  • Collected specimen samples and transported to laboratory for processing.
  • Adhered to HIPAA guidelines regarding patient privacy.
  • Provided excellent customer service while interacting with patients.

Education

PHLEBOTOMY TECHNICIAN

Centurion Institute
MIAMI
06-2023

Associate of Science - 1ST YEAR NURSING STUDENT

LIDIA DOCE
SAGUA LA GRANDE, CUBA
01-2020

High School Diploma -

MARIO DOMINGUEZ REGALADO
CUBA
07-2019

Skills

  • Phlebotomy equipment usage
  • Anatomy and physiology
  • Venipuncture expertise
  • Continuing education commitment
  • Geriatric phlebotomy proficiency
  • Butterfly needle technique
  • Pediatric phlebotomy proficiency
  • Blood culture collection
  • Safety and infection control
  • Patient identification procedures

Education and Training

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Timeline

Phlebotomist

HCA Kendall Hospital
01.2025 - Current

Phlebotomist

OCEAN HEALTH SYSTEM
04.2024 - Current

Phlebotomist

Convenient Medical Center
03.2024 - Current

Phlebotomist

ACEVEDO HEALTH CENTRES
12.2021 - 04.2024

PHLEBOTOMY TECHNICIAN

Centurion Institute

Associate of Science - 1ST YEAR NURSING STUDENT

LIDIA DOCE

High School Diploma -

MARIO DOMINGUEZ REGALADO

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