Kristen Updegrove
Norco,CA
Summary
Newly Certified Phlebotomist with extensive training and hands-on experience in venipuncture, capillary puncture and special collection techniques. Quick to build rapport with patients and successful at reducing patients' anxiety or discomfort.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Dialysis Technician
DaVita
San Bernardino, CA
12.2020 - 06.2021
- Maintained accurate records of patients' medical history and treatment plans in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Performed patient assessments prior to dialysis treatments, including vital signs and weight checks.
- Set up and operated dialysis machines to provide patient care.
- Transported patients from rooms and prepared for treatments.
- Initiated and terminated reverse osmosis water system and performed water quality monitoring tests prior to dialysis initiation.
- Attached dialyzer and tubing to dialysis machines for use in hemodialysis treatment.
Owner/Operator
Sparkling Blu Pools
Norco, CA
01.1999 - 11.2016
- As sole owner and operator of Sparkling Blu Pools, I built my business from scratch and did every task myself.
- I was responsible for acquiring customers and keeping them happy through providing weekly pool care.
- I performed all electrical repairs, system repairs and water technologies.
- Owning my own business was very rewarding, but most importantly it allowed me to be a hands on mom and attend events, meetings, drop-offs and pick-ups.
Education
Certification of Completion - Phlebotomy
Phlebotomy Training Specialists
Riverside, CA01-2024
GED -
Los Gatos High School
Los Gatos, CA11-1984
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
Saddleback College
Mission Viejo, CASome College (No Degree) - Took courses in nursing
Mt. San Jacinto College
San Jacinto, CASkills
- Patient Care
- verbal and written communication
- Specimen Preparation
- Venipuncture
- Data Entry
- Blood collection
- Compassion
- Paperwork Processing
- BLS card
Timeline
Dialysis Technician
DaVita
12.2020 - 06.2021
Owner/Operator
Sparkling Blu Pools
01.1999 - 11.2016
Certification of Completion - Phlebotomy
Phlebotomy Training Specialists
GED -
Los Gatos High School
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
Saddleback College
Some College (No Degree) - Took courses in nursing
Mt. San Jacinto College
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