Kimberly Ruiz

• Handled processing of over 200 specimens to include blood work, urine samples and stool samples.
• Managed processes for shipping specimens which involves direct oversight of packing lists, and proper transportation of over 200 specimens, to include time sensitive product
• Performed routine lab and department maintenance to keep area clean and orderly.
• Documented information by maintaining daily logs and equipment record books.
• Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles
• Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs
• Organized daily work based on collection priority
• Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear or anxiety and optimize cooperation
• Followed physician orders to correctly administer therapeutic phlebotomy
• Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies
• Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures
• Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport
• Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols
• Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients

Completed over 60 Clinical Hours

• Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
• Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
• Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
• Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.

• Cared for 15-20 patients daily.
• Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
• Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
• Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
• Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
• Triaging staff.
• Administered over 20 Covid-19 tests.
• Vitals & patient monitoring.
• Assisting Disability patients with no limit care on their daily routine &
  activities.
• Medication administration.