INGRID BERNAL
Bensenville,IL
Summary
Dedicated phlebotomist and medical assistant with over 10 years of experience in diverse healthcare environments. Expertise in venipuncture, specimen processing, and point-of-care testing, with a strong commitment to patient safety and quality care. Bilingual in English and Spanish, ensuring effective communication and enhanced patient experience.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Float Phlebotomist
Labcorp
08.2017 - Current
- Perform venipuncture and capillary blood collection for pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients.
- Perform point-of-care testing including A1C, glucose, hemoglobin, urinalysis, hCG, and rapid strep.
- Collected specimens for drug screening, paternity, alcohol, and routine laboratory testing to support accurate diagnostic processes.
- Process, label, package, and prepare specimens for transport while maintaining quality standards.
- Processed billing, collected payments, maintained equipment, and ensured compliance with OSHA and infection control procedures to uphold safety standards.
- Traveled to various patient service centers to provide staffing support.
- Assisted in implementing new laboratory accounts and point-of-care testing sites to expand service offerings and enhance patient care.
Phlebotomist
Alivio Medical Center (Labcorp)
10.2015 - 03.2016
- Collected and processed laboratory specimens, collaborating with physicians and nursing staff to ensure timely patient care.
- Prepared and labeled specimens for laboratory analysis.
- Maintained accurate patient records and sample tracking logs.
Mobile Phlebotomist
ExamOne
07.2015 - 10.2015
- Conducted in-home insurance exams, collecting vital signs, blood, and urine samples; processed specimens and prepared shipments for timely delivery.
Medical Assistant
AMITA Health System – Integro Family Health
02.2015 - 07.2015
- Roomed patients, obtained vital signs, documented medical histories, assisted physicians with procedures, collected laboratory specimens, performed EKGs and point-of-care testing, and educated patients on health management.
Phlebotomist
AMITA Health System
03.2013 - 02.2015
- Executed hospital-based phlebotomy, including STAT and trauma draws, while processing specimens, registering patients, collecting cultures, and verifying physician orders to support emergency, inpatient, and outpatient departments.
Education
Phlebotomy Program - Phlebotomy
Joliet Junior College
Joliet, IL12-2012
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assistant
Robert Morris College
Aurora, IL01-2006
Skills
- Venipuncture and capillary collection
- Point-of-care testing
- Specimen processing and handling
- Vital signs monitoring
- EKG administration
- Infection control and OSHA compliance
- Patient preparation and education
- Patient registration
- EMR documentation
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving and reliability
- Laboratory procedures understanding
Timeline
Float Phlebotomist
Labcorp
08.2017 - Current
Phlebotomist
Alivio Medical Center (Labcorp)
10.2015 - 03.2016
Mobile Phlebotomist
ExamOne
07.2015 - 10.2015
Medical Assistant
AMITA Health System – Integro Family Health
02.2015 - 07.2015
Phlebotomist
AMITA Health System
03.2013 - 02.2015
Phlebotomy Program - Phlebotomy
Joliet Junior College
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assistant
Robert Morris College