Kaylynn Tejera
STAMFORD,CT
Summary
Skilled Phlebotomist with more than two years of experience in fast-paced hospitals. Expert in quickly and accurately collecting specimens using variety of venipuncture and capillary puncture techniques. Exceptional bedside manner and adept in easing patients' fears or anxieties.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Front Desk Receptionist/Phlebotomist
AFC Urgent Care
Stamford, CT
11.2020 - 09.2021
- As a phlebotomist I draw blood on patients and send out to the lab.
- Answered multi-line phone system to respond to inquiries and transfer calls to correct departments and personnel.
- Maintained files and records by implementing effective filing systems that boosted efficiency and organization.
- Calculated billings and posted charges to room accounts, reviewing charges with guests at checkout.
- Followed physician orders to correctly administer therapeutic phlebotomy.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
Receptionist/Hostess
Avra Madison
New York, NY
09.2018 - 05.2021
- Answered multi-line phone system to respond to inquiries and transfer calls to correct departments and personnel.
- Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions and informed of accurate wait times.
- Assigned patrons to tables suitable for needs and restaurant section rotation.
- Used Clover to accurately and efficiently verify restaurant receipts and complete end-of-day paperwork.
- Recorded available tables after seating each party using specialized seating software.
- Watched dining area staff to evaluate server loads and calculate accurate wait times.
Phlebotomist
Austin Medical Center
Queens, NY
12.2019 - 04.2021
- Obtained blood specimens by performing venipunctures and finger sticks many times per day.
- Followed established guidelines for reporting significant medical errors or unanticipated outcome in patient care.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Monitored patients for reactions and verified sample quality.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
Front Desk Receptionist
Medical care
New York, NY
08.2018 - 04.2019
- Checked in guest for appointments along with handling phone calls making appointments.
- Answered multi-line phone system to respond to inquiries and transfer calls to correct departments and personnel.
- Maintained files and records by implementing effective filing systems that boosted efficiency and organization.
- Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
- Answered central telephone system and directed calls accordingly.
- Corresponded with clients through email, telephone or postal mail.
- Monitored premises, screened visitors, updated logs and issued passes to maintain security.
Hostess
Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse
New York, NY
06.2018 - 06.2018
- Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions and informed of accurate wait times.
- Assigned patrons to tables suitable for needs and restaurant section rotation.
- Cultivated positive guest relations by managing information and orchestrating speedy seating.
- Used Clover to accurately and efficiently verify restaurant receipts and complete end-of-day paperwork.
- Watched dining area staff to evaluate server loads and calculate accurate wait times.
- Informed servers of newly seated parties for speedy service.
- Managed event contracts, estimates, event profiles and post-event summaries.
COVID-19 Tester
ACCU Referance
STAMFORD, United States
09.2021 - Current
- Handled and stored potentially contaminated nasal, oral and blood samples to prevent compromise.
- Worked with pathologist to isolate abnormalities and narrow down likely diagnoses.
- Assisted with safe transfusions by conducting tests and completing blood counts.
- Documented findings according to established standards, logging and communicating details to streamline infection assessment process.
- Assessed vitals while adhering to PPE requirements and other restrictions.
- Reported positive and negative response cases according to established protocols and reporting mandates.
Education
Associate - nursing
Borough of Manhattan Community College
Skills
- Office administration
- Telephone etiquette
- Decision-Making Abilities
- Sensitive Information Handling
- Performance improvement
- Sorting and labeling
- Office organization
- Scheduling
- Cash Handling
- Problem-solving skills
Certification
- Licensed Phlebotomist - two years
Timeline
COVID-19 Tester
ACCU Referance
09.2021 - Current
Front Desk Receptionist/Phlebotomist
AFC Urgent Care
11.2020 - 09.2021
Phlebotomist
Austin Medical Center
12.2019 - 04.2021
Receptionist/Hostess
Avra Madison
09.2018 - 05.2021
Front Desk Receptionist
Medical care
08.2018 - 04.2019
Hostess
Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse
06.2018 - 06.2018
Associate - nursing
Borough of Manhattan Community College