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Kelsey Jimenez-Lopez

Fort Collins,CO

Summary

Certified Phlebotomist 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 a variety of software applications for EMR maintenance.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Phlebotomy Technician

UCHealth
Fort Collins, CO
09.2012 - Current
  • Followed physician orders to correctly administer therapeutic phlebotomy.
  • Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
  • Labeled specimen tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
  • Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
  • Handled insurance verification tasks using Epic Electronic Medical Records and Real Time Eligibility to validate patient insurance information.
  • Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
  • Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
  • Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
  • Promoted mission, vision and values of organization and trained new clinical staff in phlebotomy procedures.
  • Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
  • Obtained blood specimens by performing venipunctures, finger sticks and heel sticks.

Phlebotomy Instructor

Front Range Community College - Larimer Campus
01.2023 - Current
  • Devised plans to support personal growth and improvement for sustained success both within and after program.
  • Promoted a culture of lifelong learning through active engagement in professional development workshops, seminars, and online courses.
  • Fostered strong relationships with local medical facilities, securing valuable externship opportunities for students to gain hands-on experience in real-world settings.
  • Prepared students for certification exams by administering practice tests and providing targeted review sessions on areas requiring additional instruction.

Drug Program Administrative Assitant Manager

Loyal Source Government Services
01.2023 - 12.2024
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
  • Read and interpreted documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.

Phlebotomy Technician

Family Physicians of Greeley
Greeley, CO
02.2008 - 09.2012
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
  • Eliminated downtime and maximized revenue by providing top project quality control.
  • Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
  • Stocked phlebotomy area with appropriate supplies.
  • Organized daily work based on collection priority.
  • Correctly administered therapeutic phlebotomy.
  • Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
  • Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting/Phlebotomy

Institute of Business And Medical Careers
Fort Collins, CO
09.2007

High School Diploma -

Poudre High School
Fort Collins, CO
05.2005

Skills

  • Phlebotomy Training
  • Specimen Collection And Processing
  • Written and Verbal Communication
  • Data Entry
  • Problem Solving
  • Decision Making
  • Microsoft Office
  • Attention to Detail
  • Patient Relations
  • Electronic Medical Record Software
  • Patient Confidentiality
  • Critical Thinking Skills
  • Recording Data

Certification

  • Certified Phlebotomy Technician, ASCP Board of Certification -09/19/2015 - 09/30/2024
  • Basic Life Support, American Heart Association - 02/03/2020- 02/28/2022

Timeline

Phlebotomy Instructor

Front Range Community College - Larimer Campus
01.2023 - Current

Drug Program Administrative Assitant Manager

Loyal Source Government Services
01.2023 - 12.2024

Certified Phlebotomy Technician

UCHealth
09.2012 - Current

Phlebotomy Technician

Family Physicians of Greeley
02.2008 - 09.2012

Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting/Phlebotomy

Institute of Business And Medical Careers

High School Diploma -

Poudre High School

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