Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Communication Skills
References
Timeline
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Kitiara De La Cruz

Kitiara De La Cruz

CNA, Certified Phlebotomy Technician, Certified Medication Technician
Vero Beach,Florida

Summary

  • To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
  • Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Phlebotomy Technician

Cleveland Clinic Florida
Vero Beach, Florida
07.2023 - 01.2024
  • Consistently followed hospital protocol for proper disposal of biohazardous waste materials, ensuring safety compliance.
  • Implemented infection prevention measures while conducting venipunctures or capillary punctures on diverse populations.
  • Maintained sterile environments for safe and effective sample collection, reducing contamination risks.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by maintaining a calm and professional demeanor during blood draw procedures.
  • Evaluated and determined the most appropriate venipuncture site to minimize patient discomfort during blood collection procedures.
  • Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.

Shift Leader

Dollar General
10.2017 - 04.2021
  • Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
  • Managed shift operations, supplied resources and monitored team performance to keep business profitable and running smoothly.
  • Managed inventory and ordered supplies to keep location well stocked with necessary supplies.
  • Supported a culture of continuous improvement by identifying and addressing areas for potential growth, both individually and as a team.
  • Oversaw daily cash handling procedures, maintaining accurate records and minimizing discrepancies.

Housekeeper

ACTS Assisted Living
03.2018 - 06.2018
  • Cleaning the lobby and common areas of the different houses of Willowbrook Court; cleaning and sanitizing the public bathrooms as well as the shared bathrooms of resident’s room; cleaning, dusting, vacuuming the resident’s rooms; assisting the residents with anything that was asked while cleaning their rooms; cleaning areas that the nursing staff requested be cleaned

Front Desk Receptionist Volunteer

Dr. Howard Tee
07.2011 - 07.2011
  • Calling patients to remind them of their appointments and helping with filing records and faxing paperwork

Education

Certification - Medication Aide

Elite Medical Academy
Online
04.2024

Certification - Phlebotomy Technician

Treasure Coast Technical College
Vero Beach, FL
11.2022

Certification - Nursing Assistant

Paramount Medical Training
Fort Pierce, FL
06.2018

A.A. - General Studies

Indian River State College
Ft. Pierce, FL
05.2016

Skills

  • CNA/HHA certified: CNA 365497
  • NHA CPT: M7R6E2D5
  • AHA BLS: 225418749595
  • CMT: 2100020073
  • Knowledge of HIPPA

Communication Skills

Fluent in English and proficient in technological communications: emails, phone calls, faxes, etc.

References

  • Adrienne Conley, Personal, 704-300-2130
  • Morgan Rapholz, CMA, Night Lite Pediatrics, 239-265-1975
  • Greg Godsey, Restaurant Manager, Applebee's, 772-985-4707

Timeline

Certified Phlebotomy Technician

Cleveland Clinic Florida
07.2023 - 01.2024

Housekeeper

ACTS Assisted Living
03.2018 - 06.2018

Shift Leader

Dollar General
10.2017 - 04.2021

Front Desk Receptionist Volunteer

Dr. Howard Tee
07.2011 - 07.2011

Certification - Medication Aide

Elite Medical Academy

Certification - Phlebotomy Technician

Treasure Coast Technical College

Certification - Nursing Assistant

Paramount Medical Training

A.A. - General Studies

Indian River State College
Kitiara De La CruzCNA, Certified Phlebotomy Technician, Certified Medication Technician