Karla Leon
Joliet,IL
Summary
Care-focused Phlebotomist providing proficiency in collecting blood specimens and processing for further analysis. Accomplished at easing patient anxieties and hitting veins on first attempts. Detail-oriented and committed to maintaining highest quality control and patient care standards.
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Smith Crossing
08.2021 - Current
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Supported needs of 12+ residents under long-term care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Aurora University
Aurora, IL12.2024
High School Diploma -
Joliet Central High School
Joliet 05.2021
Skills
- Patient Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct Patient Care
- Collecting vital signs
- Alzheimer's and Dementia Care
- Basic Life Support
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Electronic Charting
- Adaptable
- Venipuncture
- Order of draw
- Sample and specimen collection
- Butterfly needle technique
- Infection Control
- Certified in CPR/AED
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- PT - Phlebotomy Technician
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Smith Crossing
08.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Aurora University
High School Diploma -
Joliet Central High School
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- PT - Phlebotomy Technician
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