Laura Labyed
Carlsbad,CA
Summary
Healthcare professional prepared for role in phlebotomy with strong foundation in patient care and specimen collection. Proven track record of handling blood draws and maintaining high standards of hygiene. Known for excellent teamwork and ability to adapt to changing clinical needs, ensuring consistent results and patient satisfaction.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Household Manager/Family Caregiver
Labyed Household
06.2012 - Current
- I have been a stay at home mom for the past 13 years.
- Dedicated full-time caregiver and household manager with extensive experience in childcare, scheduling, budgeting, and organizational support. Skilled in multitasking, problem-solving, and creating a structured, positive environment. Proven ability to manage diverse responsibilities, adapt to changing needs, and provide consistent leadership.
- Key Responsibilities and Achievements:
- Coordinated daily schedules, appointments, and activities for multiple family members, ensuring smooth time management and efficiency.
- Developed and implemented structured routines supporting children's academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Oversaw household operations including budgeting, shopping, meal planning, and inventory management.
- Managed cleaning, organization, and maintenance to sustain a safe and efficient living environment.
- Facilitated learning through educational activities, homework support, and developmental play.
- Communicated with schools, healthcare providers, and extracurricular organizations to advocate for children's needs.
- Strengthened family well-being by providing emotional support, conflict resolution, and positive role modeling.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Aspen Ridge Lodge (Assisted Living)
10.2010 - 05.2012
- Admitting: vital signs, assessments
- Discharge/Transfer Process
- Medication Administration
- Specimen Collection
- Post Mortem Care
- Lab Protocols: order labs, obtain results from lab, notify MD of results and chart final results.
- Transcription of Orders: telephone orders, verbal orders, written orders, ordering from pharmacy.
- Wound/ Surgical Site Care: Dry/ Clean dressings, skin care (steri-strips), Compress (warm, wet, cold)
- Nursing Concepts: follow bowel and bladder program, schedule and prepare resident for therapy, turning and repositioning procedure, application of assistive and orthotic devices, feeding, grooming, dressing, ambulation, Range of motion.
- Miscellaneous: Attend mandatory meetings, shift reports to CNAs/ MA
Phlebotomist
Mary Greeley Medical Center
09.2008 - 08.2010
- Assure that all collection instruments and environments are sterile and of first use.
- Collect blood samples through venipuncture, finger sticks, or heel sticks (for infants).
- Verify patient identity and explain procedures to ensure comfort and understanding.
- Prepare patients for blood draws and help reduce anxiety or discomfort.
- Collect samples of blood and other fluids from patients
- Label, handle, and process specimens according to laboratory protocols.
- Complete and file companion paperwork to trace the route of the sample.
- Deliver specimens to the laboratory for analysis in a timely manner.
- Monitor patients for adverse reactions and provide immediate assistance if necessary.
- Enforce quality control and safety measures to prevent the contamination of samples during analysis
- Visited community sites (schools, churches, nursing homes, and other businesses) to collect blood specimens
- Interacted with doctors and nurses to assure patient safety
- Good critical thinking and analytical skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient with medical terminology, with an understanding of computer systems
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
Phlebotomist
Altru Health Systems (clinic)
11.2004 - 07.2008
- Assure that all collection instruments and environments are sterile and of first use.
- Collect blood samples through venipuncture, finger sticks, or heel sticks (for infants).
- Verify patient identity and explain procedures to ensure comfort and understanding.
- Prepare patients for blood draws and help reduce anxiety or discomfort.
- Collect samples of blood and other fluids from patients
- Label, handle, and process specimens according to laboratory protocols.
- Complete and file companion paperwork to trace the route of the sample
- Deliver specimens to the laboratory for analysis in a timely manner.
- Monitor patients for adverse reactions and provide immediate assistance if necessary.
- Enforce quality control and safety measures to prevent the contamination of samples during analysis
- Visited community sites (schools, churches, nursing homes, and other businesses) to collect blood specimens
- Interacted with doctors and nurses to assure patient safety
- Good critical thinking and analytical skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient with medical terminology, with an understanding of computer systems
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
Phlebotomist
Biolife Plasma Services
05.1999 - 07.2001
- Collect blood samples through venipuncture, finger sticks, or heel sticks (for infants).
- Verify patient identity and explain procedures to ensure comfort and understanding.
- Prepare patients for blood draws and help reduce anxiety or discomfort.
- Label, handel, and process specimens according to laboratory protocols.
- Maintain accurate records and update patient information in electronic systems.
- Ensure cleanliness and sterilization of equipments and work areas.
- Follow safety, infection control, and quality assurance standards.
- Deliver specimens to the laboratory for analysis in a timely manner.
- Monitor patients for adverse reactions and provide immediate assistance if necessary.
Education
Phlebotomy (Certificate) -
Phlebotomy Training Specialists
San Diego, CA12-2022
Practical Nursing (Diploma) -
Des Moines Area Community College
Boone, IA05.2010
Skills
- Nursing
- Vital Signs
- Laboratory experience
- Specimen collection / processing
- Laboratory Procedures
- Phlebotomy
- Venipuncture
- Experience with collecting blood specimens from pediatric to geriatric patients
- Medical terminology
- Proficient with computers
Accomplishments
Provost's Award for High Scholarship Achievement in Fall 2008
Provost's Award for High Scholarship Achievement in Spring 2008
San Diego Imperial Swimming Official of the Year 2023-2024
Certification
- Certificate of Completion Phlebotomy Technician I
- December 2025 to December 2027
- Renews every 2 years
Timeline
Household Manager/Family Caregiver
Labyed Household
06.2012 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Aspen Ridge Lodge (Assisted Living)
10.2010 - 05.2012
Phlebotomist
Mary Greeley Medical Center
09.2008 - 08.2010
Phlebotomist
Altru Health Systems (clinic)
11.2004 - 07.2008
Phlebotomist
Biolife Plasma Services
05.1999 - 07.2001
Phlebotomy (Certificate) -
Phlebotomy Training Specialists
Practical Nursing (Diploma) -
Des Moines Area Community College
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