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Lauren Garcia

Houston,TX

Summary

I'm a motivated person who is eager to advance professionally and contribute to business success. Teachable and ready to learn from experienced professionals.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Phlebotomy Trainee

HCA Healthcare Tomball
11.2023 - 11.2023
  • Actively participated in quality assurance initiatives aimed at refining phlebotomy processes within the clinic setting.
  • Performed venipuncture procedures on diverse patient populations, ensuring safety and comfort during the process.
  • Adhered to HIPAA standards and maintained patient confidentiality in all interactions.
  • Organized daily work based on collection priority.
  • Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
  • Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
  • Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear, or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
  • Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses, or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.
  • Utilized knowledge of various needle gauges and equipment for successful blood collection from difficult-to-access veins.
  • Maintained detailed records of all collected samples, contributing to seamless communication between the lab and medical teams.

Nursing Home Volunteer

Legend Oaks Nursing Home
03.2022 - 05.2022


  • Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
  • Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
  • Contributed to a positive atmosphere within the nursing home by consistently demonstrating kindness, empathy, and respect towards both residents and staff members.

Volunteer

Houston Library Book Sale
04.2022 - 04.2022
  • Organized shipments of books into different categories (new, used, children's books).
  • Worked with other volunteers to organize books.
  • Helped customers pay for the books as cashier.

Education

Certification - Phlebotomy

Lone Star College System
Spring, TX
11.2023

High School Diploma -

Blanson CTE High School
Houston, United States
06.2023

Skills

  • Team Collaboration
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Adaptability
  • Problem-solving abilities

Certification

  • CPR Certified
  • Phlebotomy Certification

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Phlebotomy Trainee

HCA Healthcare Tomball
11.2023 - 11.2023

Volunteer

Houston Library Book Sale
04.2022 - 04.2022

Nursing Home Volunteer

Legend Oaks Nursing Home
03.2022 - 05.2022

Certification - Phlebotomy

Lone Star College System

High School Diploma -

Blanson CTE High School

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