KRYSTAL VALLADARES
West Covina,CA
Summary
Results-driven professional with extensive experience in patient care and specimen handling. Demonstrates exceptional customer service and problem-solving skills, ensuring timely and accurate collection of clinical specimens. Maintains a sterile environment to uphold safety and quality standards.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Mobile Phlebotomist
BIO LABS COMPANY CLOSED
San Dimas, California
10.2025 - 11.2025
- Ensured quality patient care through precise and timely collection and transport of clinical specimens, adhering to established procedures.
- Collected blood samples from patients in diverse settings to ensure accurate testing and diagnosis.
- Collaborated with coworkers, supervisors, and management to streamline communication and enhance team coordination.
Phlebotomist
Quest Diagnostics
Pasadena, California
09.2024 - 10.2025
- Performed venipuncture procedures for blood collection and blood collection procedures per established standards.
- Collected specimens from pediatric, adult, geriatric, and special needs patients.
- Maintained a sterile environment by adhering to infection control policies.
- Educated patients on blood draw procedures, enhancing their understanding and comfort during the process.
- Delivered exceptional customer service, fostering a positive patient experience.
- Responded quickly and effectively to emergency situations.
- Operated centrifuge to separate blood components in test tubes and capillary tubes to separate cells and sediment from blood serum.
- Performed centrifugation and specimen aliquoting for sample preparation.
- Prepared and packaged specimens for courier transport.
- Documented patient information into electronic medical records system.
- Observed patient for unusual reactions or events to take appropriate action under established guidelines.
- Coordinated workflow based on stat, scheduled, and outpatient needs to ensure timely specimen collection.
Mobile Phlebotomist
MD Laboratory/ BIO LABS
San Dimas, CA
05.2022 - 09.2024
- Collected blood samples from patients across various settings for testing.
- Ensured proper labeling and documentation of all specimens collected.
- Coordinated scheduling and logistics for patient appointments and sample pickups, ensuring efficient operations.
- Delivered exceptional customer service during patient interactions, enhancing patient satisfaction and comfort.
- Trained and supported new phlebotomists on best practices, enhancing team competency and service quality.
- Collaborated with laboratory staff to facilitate timely processing of samples.
- Verified collection orders and communicated discrepancies to nursing staff.
- Oversaw inventory of phlebotomy supplies to ensure availability. of phlebotomy supplies, reordering stock as needed.
Education
CERTIFIED PHLEBOTOMIST - PHLEBOTOMY
PHLEBOTOMY TRAINING SPECIALIST
WEST COVINA07-2019
MEDICAL ASSISTANT CERTIFICATE - MEDICAL ASSISTANT
American Career College
CA11-2006
High School Diploma -
CHATSWORTH HIGH SCHOOL
Chatsworth, CA06-2005
Skills
- Specimen aliquoting
- Specimen handling
- Records management
- Patient education
- Patient interaction
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
Certification
- CERTIFIED PHLEBOTOMY TECHNICIAN
Timeline
Mobile Phlebotomist
BIO LABS COMPANY CLOSED
10.2025 - 11.2025
Phlebotomist
Quest Diagnostics
09.2024 - 10.2025
Mobile Phlebotomist
MD Laboratory/ BIO LABS
05.2022 - 09.2024
CERTIFIED PHLEBOTOMIST - PHLEBOTOMY
PHLEBOTOMY TRAINING SPECIALIST
MEDICAL ASSISTANT CERTIFICATE - MEDICAL ASSISTANT
American Career College
High School Diploma -
CHATSWORTH HIGH SCHOOL