Katia Rodriguez
Miami,FL
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented professional with extensive experience at Jackson Memorial Hospital, excelling in venipuncture and patient care. Demonstrated expertise in specimen handling and EMR recordkeeping, significantly enhancing laboratory efficiency. Skilled in maintaining patient confidentiality, showcasing a commitment to high-quality patient service and operational excellence.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Phlebotomist
Jackson Memorial Hospital
Miami, FL
08.2022 - Current
- Collected specimens from pediatric, adult, geriatric, and special needs patients.
- Managed inventory of phlebotomy supplies and reordered stock as necessary.
- Entered patient information and test orders into computer systems accurately.
- Enforced infection control and sharps disposal procedures to protect patients, co-workers and self.
- Verified patient information prior to specimen collection.
- Assisted in the preparation of laboratory specimens for analysis and testing.
- Centrifuged blood specimens in test tubes and capillary tubes to separate cells and sediment from blood serum.
- Maintained patient comfort and safety throughout the phlebotomy process.
- Delivered quality patient care by completing accurate and timely collection and transport of clinical specimens according to established procedures.
- Processed samples accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated proficiency in using a variety of collection techniques and equipment.
- Educated patients on specimen collection procedures and post-draw care.
- Promoted blood specimen integrity for laboratory testing using accurate selection of collection tubes and correct technique.
Histology Technician
Hospital Probincial Roberto Rodriguez
Moron, Sieguo De Avila
08.2003 - 01.2010
- Utilized advanced techniques such as immunohistochemistry or special stains for diagnostic purposes.
- Embedded specimens into blocks and fixed tissues in formalin.
- Assisted pathologist in gross examination of surgical specimens.
- Disposed of specimens after completed testing procedures.
- Performed routine maintenance on laboratory equipment such as microscopes and automated staining machines.
- Cut sections of body tissues for microscopic examination.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Florida National University
Hialeah, FL04-2025
Skills
- Venipuncture
- Patient confidentiality
- Medical records handling
- EMR recordkeeping
- Donor screening
- Blood collection
- HIPAA
- Specimen handling
- Syringe method
- Patient care
- Paperwork processing
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
Registered Phlebotomy Technician-RPT
Registered medical Assistant
Timeline
Phlebotomist
Jackson Memorial Hospital
08.2022 - Current
Histology Technician
Hospital Probincial Roberto Rodriguez
08.2003 - 01.2010
Associate of Science - Nursing
Florida National University
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