Karina Vazquez
Summary
Certified Phlebotomist with experience working in high-volume, fast-paced hospital settings and well versed in venipuncture, capillary puncture and special collection procedures. Detail-oriented and committed to maintaining highest quality control and patient care standards. Adept in variety of software applications for EMR maintenance.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Phlebotomist/Lab Assistant
Christus Santa Rosa Hospital
2022.05 - Current
- Performed all necessary handling and centrifugation of samples with less than 1% of samples lost to human error.
- Collect blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets,syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles.
- Maintained compliance with all safety regulations in labeling and storing specimens.
- Code blue committee.
- Teach/train students.
- Educated and guided extern students with hands on training.
- Improved patient experience by explaining collection processes while demonstrating genuine care.
Phlebotomist/Lab Assistant Externship
Any Lab Test Now
2022.02 - 2022.03
- I completed my externship here
- I did about 100 Venipunctures, centrifuging, 84 drug tests, 70 Covid tests, 3 DNA tests, 5 TB tests both skin and blood, 15 injections.
Unemployment Claims Specialist-Remote
Alorica
2020.07 - 2021.08
- Exhibited high energy and professionalism when dealing with clients and staff.
- Scheduled appointments with applicants to gather information and explain benefits processes.
- Communicated with people from various cultures and backgrounds on application process.
- Assisted clients with completion of forms and applications.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
Daycare Teacher
The Children's Center of Stone Oak
2018.09 - 2020.06
- Implemented curriculum to enhance classes with learning-focused activities while incorporating music, art and literature.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
Education
Phlebotomy/Lab Assistant -
Lamson Institute
San Antonio, TX04.2022
HS Diploma -
Veterans Memorial High School
Mission, TX01.2010
Skills
- Excellent customer service
- Specimen collection and labeling
- Data Entry
- Patient Care
- Venipuncture Expertise
- Infection Control
- Paperwork Processing
- HIPAA Compliance
- Medical Records Management
- CLIA & OSHA compliance
Certification
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician
- Phlebotomy Instructor
- BLS Certification
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Phlebotomist/Lab Assistant
Christus Santa Rosa Hospital
2022.05 - Current
Phlebotomist/Lab Assistant Externship
Any Lab Test Now
2022.02 - 2022.03
Unemployment Claims Specialist-Remote
Alorica
2020.07 - 2021.08
Daycare Teacher
The Children's Center of Stone Oak
2018.09 - 2020.06
Phlebotomy/Lab Assistant -
Lamson Institute
HS Diploma -
Veterans Memorial High School
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician
- Phlebotomy Instructor
- BLS Certification
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