Jana Camacho-Rosales
Goshen,IN
Summary
Dedicated Phlebotomist experienced in patient care and emergency response. Achieved enhanced patient satisfaction and reduced wait times through effective mentorship of junior technicians and improvements in phlebotomy workflows. Committed to precision in specimen collection and maintaining high standards in patient safety.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
ED Tech/Phlebotomist
Memorial Hospital
South Bend, IN
05.2015 - Current
- Collaborated with medical teams to ensure efficient patient triage and treatment processes.
- Operated diagnostic equipment, ensuring accuracy and adherence to safety protocols.
- Mentored junior technicians on best practices in emergency response and patient management.
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment in escalating urgent cases to the appropriate healthcare professional for timely intervention when needed.
- Reduced wait times for laboratory results by efficiently collecting blood samples using proper venipuncture technique.
- Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly, and transferred to laboratory for testing.
- Measured vital statistics, collected specimens for lab analysis and recorded data in appropriate medical records.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to streamline phlebotomy workflows and enhance operational efficiency.
- Identified veins suitable for venipuncture with precision, minimizing discomfort for patients.
- Adapted to diverse patient needs by employing a variety of blood collection techniques.
- Collected blood samples in accordance with laboratory protocols and regulations.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Verified patients' identification for proper sample collection.
- Performed venipunctures, finger sticks and heel sticks for both adult and pediatric patients.
- Assisted in training and onboarding new phlebotomists.
Phlebotomist
South Bend Medical Foundation
Mishawaka, IN
04.2011 - 05.2015
- Collected and processed blood specimens following established protocols ensuring patient safety and specimen integrity.
- Trained and mentored junior phlebotomists on best practices and efficient collection techniques.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced patient flow and reduced wait times in the laboratory setting.
- Maintained accurate patient records and lab documentation, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
Education
Associate of Applied Science -
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
South Bend, IN05-2011
Phlebotomy -
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
South Bend, IN04-2011
High School Diploma -
Switzeland County High
Vevay, IN05-1994
Skills
- Venipuncture
- Phlebotomy procedures
- Accurate documentation
- Documentation accuracy
- Vital monitoring
- Vital signs assessment
- Blood collection
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient registration
- Clinical data entry
- EKG monitoring
- Phlebotomy
Timeline
ED Tech/Phlebotomist
Memorial Hospital
05.2015 - Current
Phlebotomist
South Bend Medical Foundation
04.2011 - 05.2015
Associate of Applied Science -
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Phlebotomy -
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
High School Diploma -
Switzeland County High