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
Fort Collins, CO
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
Greeley, Co
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, CO09.2007
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