Take-charge, goal-focused student focused on creating innovation in the medical field.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Phlebotomist Technician, Trainer
Octapharma
Houston, TX
03.2023 - Current
Conducted quality control checks on equipment, ensuring proper functioning and consistent results.
Promoted mission, vision, and values of organization and trained new clinical staff in phlebotomy procedures.
Increased efficiency by maintaining organized workstations and well-stocked inventory levels.
Managed daily operations, including staff scheduling, budgeting, and lab maintenance tasks.
Assessed patients'' conditions prior to phlebotomy procedures, identifying potential complications or contraindications before proceeding safely with the procedure.
Developed strong relationships with patients by fostering trust during the blood collection process.
Streamlined workflow by implementing innovative processes and procedures.
Led initiatives aimed at optimizing workflows which resulted in increased productivity within the department.
Registered Certified Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens
The Woodlands, TX
12.2022 - 03.2023
Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
Communicated with prescribers to verify medication dosages, refill authorizations, and patient information.
Counted, measured and compounded medications following standard procedures.
Collected co-payments or full payments from customers.
Resolved non-routine issues like third-party billing, computer system, and customer service issues.
Maintained proper drug storage procedures, registries, and records for controlled drugs.
Prepared intravenous solutions, admixtures, respiratory drugs, and other solutions using aseptic techniques.
Maintained professional relationships with patients, healthcare providers, and insurance companies, fostering a positive image for the pharmacy.
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
The Blood Center
Houston, TX
06.2022 - 12.2022
Maintained sterile environments for safe and effective sample collection, reducing contamination risks.
Implemented infection prevention measures while conducting venipunctures or capillary punctures on diverse populations.
Enhanced patient comfort by maintaining a calm and professional demeanor during blood draw procedures.
Consistently followed hospital protocol for proper disposal of biohazardous waste materials, ensuring safety compliance.
Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses, or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.
CNA
Silver Springs Home Health
The Woodlands, TX
01.2022 - 06.2022
Maintaining proper personal hygiene and personal grooming
Housekeeping and Laundry
Meal Preparation and Cooking
Bathing and Personal Care.
Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Education
Bachelor's - Nursing
University of Houston
Houston, TX
Diploma - D
TOMBALL HIGH SCHOOL
Tomball, TX
06.2015
Skills
Venipuncture
Specimen labeling procedures
Blood collection techniques
Scheduling appointments
Pediatric phlebotomy
Geriatric phlebotomy
Specimen Preparation
Customer Service
Team Leader
Staff Phlebotomy Training
Donor Phlebotomy Technician
Phlebotomy Technician (NCPT)
Patient Care
Specimen handling
Order of draw
Certification
CPR/First Aid
Driver's license
Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT)
Registered Dental Assistant
Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)
Additional Information
Innate leader with a solid foundation based with the following competencies: