Mairelys Leal
Spring Hill,FL
Summary
Highly motivated and energetic professional, bilingual in English and Spanish, ready to transfer accrued skills and robust medical education into opportunities to advance career with a progressive healthcare facility.
Adept at enhancing patient experiences and accuracy in specimen handling, my tenure at American Health Associates showcased my expertise in venipuncture and empathetic patient communication. By streamlining blood collection processes, I significantly contributed to patient satisfaction, leveraging my skills in lab equipment maintenance and strict adherence to HIPAA regulations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Phlebotomy / Lab Assistant
American Health Associates
12.2015 - Current
- Traveled to affiliated nursing homes in the area to perform venipunctures.
- Provided phlebotomy services in response to requisitions for up to 50 patients.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing efficient, accurate, and timely blood draws.
- Collected fluid or tissue samples by using appropriate collection procedures.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Reduced patient anxiety by using effective communication skills and demonstrating empathy during blood draws.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in identifying patients and matching them with their corresponding lab orders.
- Demonstrated commitment to patient confidentiality by upholding strict adherence to HIPAA regulations during all interactions and documentation processes.
- Managed specimen sample handling, receiving, storage and inventory.
- Ensured accurate test results with proper use of lab equipment and adherence to protocols.
- Prepared samples for centrifugation, aliquoting and preserving sample integrity.
Education
Phlebotomy
Southern Technical Institute
Pinellas Park, FL2015
Medical Billing And Coding
Ultimate Medical Academy - Clearwater
Clearwater, FL2012
Skills
Laboratory techniques
Blood collection techniques
Venipuncture
Patient preparation
Specimen labeling procedures
Specimen Processing
Lab equipment maintenance
Lab Inventory Management
Specimen handling
Anatomy knowledge
Sample and specimen collection
Certification
National Healthcareers Association, Inc as a Certified Phlebotomy Technician. Certification # Z9R3E2C8
Timeline
Phlebotomy / Lab Assistant
American Health Associates
12.2015 - Current
Phlebotomy
Southern Technical Institute
Medical Billing And Coding
Ultimate Medical Academy - Clearwater
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