Jacqueline Hernandez
Valencia,CA
Summary
Dedicated phlebotomist with over 5 years of experience in diverse healthcare environments, delivering compassionate and professional patient care. Expertise in efficiently collecting blood specimens and ensuring accurate processing for laboratory analysis. Committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality while fostering a positive experience for patients. Proven ability to collaborate within multidisciplinary teams to enhance overall patient outcomes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mobile Phlebotomist/Paramedical Examiner
APPS Paramedical
10.2024 - Current
- Performed mobile phlebotomy services, traveling to patients' homes and healthcare facilities.
- Collected blood samples from patients using a variety of techniques, including venipuncture and capillary puncture.
- Ensured proper patient identification and labeling of specimens to maintain accuracy and prevent cross-contamination.
- Managed a high volume of daily appointments while maintaining punctuality and efficiency.
- Handled sensitive patient information with confidentiality and always maintained HIPAA compliance.
- Assisted in training new phlebotomists on proper techniques, safety procedures, and customer service skills.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Followed physician orders to correctly administer therapeutic phlebotomy.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
Phlebotomist
Olive View Medical Hospital
12.2022 - 04.2025
- Performed venipuncture and capillary punctures using sterilized needles, vials, and other equipment, ensuring optimal quality and quantity of samples for testing.
- Accurately labeled blood samples and prepared them for transport to the laboratory, following strict guidelines to prevent cross-contamination and ensure reliable test results.
- Assessed patients' conditions to select the most appropriate venipuncture method, considering factors such as age, health status, and vein accessibility.
- Assisted a diverse patient population, including children, elderly, and pregnant women, making them feel comfortable and cared for during procedures.
- Provided emotional support to patients, helping them relax during procedures, particularly those who were anxious or had a fear of needles.
- Skillfully located veins suitable for puncture, using techniques to ensure successful blood draws with minimal discomfort to patients.
- Maintained high standards in sample collection, ensuring that the quantity and quality of blood samples met laboratory requirements for accurate testing.
- Efficiently entered patient information and test results into the hospital's electronic medical records system, ensuring data accuracy and accessibility.
- Demonstrated strong communication skills, effectively interacting with patients, healthcare providers, and laboratory staff to ensure smooth operations and patient satisfaction.
- Exhibited meticulous attention to detail in all aspects of phlebotomy, from patient identification to sample labeling, ensuring precision and reliability in test results.
- Ensured accurate patient identification by verifying IDs and medical records, maintaining strict adherence to hospital protocols to prevent errors and ensure patient safety.
Lab Technician
LabCorp
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Followed physician orders to correctly administer therapeutic phlebotomy.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Maintained exam rooms by ordering supplies, transporting specimens, washing and packing instruments, and changing solutions.
- Logged patient information and recorded results into the system.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hart High School
Newhall, CA06.2018
Skills
- Hospital experience (3 years)
- Computer skills (10 years)
- Blood sampling (5 years)
- Patient care (5 years)
- Specimen collection/processing (5 years)
- Phlebotomy (5 years)
- Recording data (5 years)
Certification
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician 1
- BLS Certification
Timeline
Mobile Phlebotomist/Paramedical Examiner
APPS Paramedical
10.2024 - Current
Phlebotomist
Olive View Medical Hospital
12.2022 - 04.2025
Lab Technician
LabCorp
05.2022 - 05.2023
High School Diploma -
Hart High School