Krystal Lopez
Murrieta,CA
Summary
Compassionate and focused team player with a strong work ethic and commitment to excellence. Demonstrated ability to address work needs while fostering collaboration and support within the team. Eager to learn and grow, consistently striving for excellence in all aspects of the job. Dedicated to contributing positively to the workplace environment and achieving shared goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
SCRC
Vista, CA
09.2024 - Current
- Provided compassionate care and support to clients with diverse needs.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and comfort.
- Developed personalized care plans that addressed individual client requirements.
- Monitored client health conditions, reporting changes to healthcare professionals promptly.
Phlebotomy Technician
Loma Linda Medical Center
Murrieta, CA
02.2023 - Current
- Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date and patient name.
- Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles.
- Prepared blood-collecting equipment to draw blood and safely store and transport samples.
- Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier and station.
- Counseled patients to ease fears, explain procedures and enhance cooperation during blood draws.
- Coordinated workflow based on stat, schedule, or outpatient needs.
- Enforced infection control and sharps disposal procedures to protect patients, co-workers and self.
- Verified collection orders and communicated discrepancies to nurses.
Phlebotomist
Palomar Medical Center Escondido
Escondido, CA
10.2021 - 02.2022
- Interviewed patients to verify test requisitions and patient identity.
- Sanitized work area after every patient to prevent contamination and spread of disease.
- Properly stored and transported specimens to prevent loss and delays.
- Coordinated workflow based on stat, schedule, or outpatient needs.
- Collected blood samples from numerous individuals per day, maintaining consistent patient flow.
Vital Records
Palomar Heath
Escondido, CA
09.2020 - 10.2021
- Performed basic administrative duties by answering calls, taking messages, data entry, typing tasks and locating files upon request.
- Retrieved, sorted, copied and filed all documents and paperwork.
- Created or updated records with new files or information.
- Strictly adhered to confidentiality dictations to safeguard information.
- Provided file, document and record access to appropriate personnel.
- Evaluated reports and documents for discrepancies and inaccurate information.
- Scanned images and documents with careful attention to clear scans and to correct document naming conventions.
Teacher's Aide
Intellichildren/Montessori Academy
San Marcos, CA
03.2016 - 07.2020
- Assisted instructional staff with implementing lessons and activities for full classes and small groups.
- Supported classroom teachers by managing files, preparing materials and updating records.
- Supervised children on field trips to maintain safety and foster cultural learning experiences.
- Sorted and shelved books to help manage materials and free up teachers for more important work.
- Instructed and monitored students in use and care of school equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.
- Assisted in developing programs and activities to drive improvements in students' academics.
- Maintained up-to-date emergency forms, curriculum plans and individual child development profiles.
- Enforced rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order among class.
Education
License - Phlebotomy
Pima Medical Institute, CA
San Marcos, CA07-2019
High School Diploma -
Mission Hills High School
San Marcos, CA06-2012
Certificate - Medical Billing And Coding
Vista Adult School
Vista, CA06-2026
Skills
- HIPAA
- Stress management
- Drawing blood
- Sanitation and sterilization
- Quality control
- Sharps disposal
- Proper storage procedures
- Multitasking and organization
- Strong ethics
- Medical record-keeping
- Medical records management
Accomplishments
- Trained phlebotomy students on standard venipuncture techniques and pain minimization strategies.
- Collected over 1000 specimens while maintaining 100% error-free track record.
- Matched supply volume to patient load to streamline blood collection process.
- Consistently maintained high customer satisfaction ratings.
Timeline
Caregiver
SCRC
09.2024 - Current
Phlebotomy Technician
Loma Linda Medical Center
02.2023 - Current
Phlebotomist
Palomar Medical Center Escondido
10.2021 - 02.2022
Vital Records
Palomar Heath
09.2020 - 10.2021
Teacher's Aide
Intellichildren/Montessori Academy
03.2016 - 07.2020
High School Diploma -
Mission Hills High School
License - Phlebotomy
Pima Medical Institute, CA
Certificate - Medical Billing And Coding
Vista Adult School
Extra skills
- CPR certified
- Spanish understanding