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Kirenia Arzola Torrens

Roanoke,VA

Summary

Competent Phlebotomy Technician with 5 years of experience working in high-volume, fast-paced hospital settings. Highly knowledgeable in routine blood drawing procedures and using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles. Committed to maintaining highest quality standards when collecting, labeling and processing samples

and specimens. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Cert phlebotomist technician

Quest Diagnostics
12.2023 - Current
  • Reduced patient anxiety through compassionate communication and expert venipuncture techniques.
  • Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear, or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
  • Continuously updated phlebotomy knowledge through professional development courses, ensuring best practices were upheld.
  • Upheld HIPAA compliance through careful management of confidential patient records and lab results.

Phlebotomy Technician

Endocrinology Associates PA
09.2018 - Current
  • Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
  • Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
  • Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
  • Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
  • Followed physician orders to correctly administer therapeutic phlebotomy
  • Monitored patients for reactions and verified sample quality
  • Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies

Student

VWCC
08.2017 - 12.2018
  • Followed school and classroom policies, regulations, dress codes, and schedules.
  • Worked in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
  • Took extensive notes to document lessons and further solidify learning objectives.
  • Participated in lecture classes and asked compelling questions to further solidify learning
  • Completed projects and submitted research proposals to propel personal learning ambitions
  • Completed rigorous readings as directed to support unit learning goals
  • Supported teachers with classroom and lab preparations as requested

Aldente Italian Restautant

ServerLine CookBartender
07.2014 - 07.2017
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others

Cashier

Tuesday Morning
02.2010 - 03.2014
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business
  • Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs
  • Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy

Cook

Bellacinos Restaurant
01.2008 - 01.2009
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
  • Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination
  • Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot
  • Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity
  • Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks
  • Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks
  • Coordinated checklists to keep kitchen clean, stocked and sanitary

Education

High School Diploma -

Molinos De Rey
Cuba
06.2007

Skills

  • Recording data
  • Quality control guidelines
  • Specimen labeling procedures
  • Sample and specimen collection
  • Patient confidentiality
  • Medical records review
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Dependable and Responsible

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Cert phlebotomist technician

Quest Diagnostics
12.2023 - Current

Phlebotomy Technician

Endocrinology Associates PA
09.2018 - Current

Student

VWCC
08.2017 - 12.2018

Aldente Italian Restautant

ServerLine CookBartender
07.2014 - 07.2017

Cashier

Tuesday Morning
02.2010 - 03.2014

Cook

Bellacinos Restaurant
01.2008 - 01.2009

High School Diploma -

Molinos De Rey

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