Lenora A. Baloo
Phoenix,OR
Summary
Detail-oriented phlebotomist with strong skills in venipuncture, specimen handling, and HIPAA compliance. Committed to delivering high-quality patient care and maintaining accurate records. Come with 5 years of experience in both hospital and laboratory setting. Knowledge and experience in training new hires.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomist Tech 2
Sonora Quest Laboratories/ Banner University Hospital
Phoenix, AZ
06.2025 - Current
- Collected blood samples following strict safety and infection control protocols.
- Prepared specimens for lab analysis, ensuring proper labeling and storage conditions.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation for tracking purposes.
- Assisted in training new staff on phlebotomy techniques and procedures.
- Adhered to all regulatory guidelines, enhancing compliance within the department.
- Continuously updated phlebotomy knowledge through professional development courses, ensuring best practices were upheld.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
IOP Phlebotomist/ Urine Specimen Collector
Beech Tree Diagnostics
Phoenix, AZ
08.2025 - 03.2026
- Collected blood samples from patients using venipuncture and capillary techniques.
- Maintained accurate patient records in electronic health systems.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols and infection control procedures.
- Collaborated with healthcare staff to streamline sample processing workflows.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Travel locally to assigned locations as needed
- Observed urine specimen collections
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to prioritize urgent blood draws, ensuring timely analysis for critical care decisions.
Phlebotomist
Mayo Clinic
Phoenix, AZ
04.2024 - 06.2025
- Performed venipunctures and capillary draws with precision to ensure accurate sample collection.
- Maintained patient records and ensured compliance with safety protocols and regulatory standards.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to streamline workflows and improve patient experience during procedures.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
- Demonstrated adaptability by effectively performing blood draws on diverse patient populations, including pediatric, geriatric, and challenging cases.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and sterilization of phlebotomy equipment, ensuring patient safety.
Environmental Technician
Honor Health Scottsdale Thompson Peak Medical Center
Scottsdale, AZ
08.2023 - 03.2024
- Implemented waste management protocols to enhance recycling efforts within the facility.
- Ensured safe storage of chemicals through careful organization, labeling, and containment practices within designated areas.
- Worked with site to maintain compliance with applicable environment regulations.
- Sanitation of patients rooms, staff offices, and common areas, including moping and emptying trash.
- Cleaning and restocking of chemicals and cart beginning and ending of shift.
Sonora Quest Laboratory IOP
Arizona Kidney Disease and Hypertension Center Scottsdale
Scottsdale, AZ
06.2021 - 08.2023
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Process specimens and urine collection, use of centrifuge
- Effective blood draws, ordering supplies
- Use of EMR and microsoft
Education
No Degree - Phlebotomy
Brookline Community College
Mesa, AZ05-2021
Associate of Arts - Medical Assistant
Carrington College
Phoenix, AZ07-2014
High School Diploma -
Valley Sanders High School
Sanders, AZ05-2009
Skills
- Venipuncture
- Data entry
- Order of draw
- Sample and specimen collection
- Specimen labeling procedures
- Blood collection / Urine collection (Blood Cultures)
- Patient care
- Specimen handling
- HIPAA compliance
- EMR recordkeeping
- Attention to detail
- Proper tourniquet use
Timeline
IOP Phlebotomist/ Urine Specimen Collector
Beech Tree Diagnostics
08.2025 - 03.2026
Phlebotomist Tech 2
Sonora Quest Laboratories/ Banner University Hospital
06.2025 - Current
Phlebotomist
Mayo Clinic
04.2024 - 06.2025
Environmental Technician
Honor Health Scottsdale Thompson Peak Medical Center
08.2023 - 03.2024
Sonora Quest Laboratory IOP
Arizona Kidney Disease and Hypertension Center Scottsdale
06.2021 - 08.2023
No Degree - Phlebotomy
Brookline Community College
Associate of Arts - Medical Assistant
Carrington College
High School Diploma -
Valley Sanders High School