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Mandy Gallegos

Plano

Summary

Accomplished Phlebotomist with a proven track record at Quest Diagnostics, enhancing patient experience through compassionate care and advanced venipuncture techniques. Demonstrated expertise in infection control and specimen preparation, ensuring high accuracy and efficiency in medical testing. Excelled in maintaining patient confidentiality and adhering to HIPAA compliance, significantly improving patient comfort and trust. Care-focused Phlebotomist bringing 10-year background in laboratory settings. Accomplished at easing patient anxieties and hitting veins on first attempts. Experienced in skin puncture draws utilizing varied needle gauges and collection techniques tailored to patient need. Certified Phlebotomist well versed in venipuncture, capillary puncture and special collection procedures. Detail-oriented and committed to maintaining highest quality control and patient care standards. Adept in variety of software applications for EMR maintenance.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Phlebotomist

Dean Professional Offices
04.2024 - Current

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  • Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
  • Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
  • Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
  • Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
  • Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
  • Excelled in high-pressure situations, maintaining composure and professionalism during peak hours and emergency scenarios.
  • Reduced contamination risks by strictly adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining a clean work environment.
  • Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
  • Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
  • Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
  • Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
  • Organized daily work based on collection priority.

Phlebotomist

Quest Diagnostics
01.2022 - 11.2023
  • Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
  • Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
  • Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
  • Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
  • Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
  • Excelled in high-pressure situations, maintaining composure and professionalism during peak hours and emergency scenarios.
  • Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
  • Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
  • Demonstrated adaptability by effectively performing blood draws on diverse patient populations, including pediatric, geriatric, and challenging cases.

Phlebotomist

LabCorp
02.2020 - 04.2021
  • Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
  • Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
  • Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
  • Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
  • Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
  • Excelled in high-pressure situations, maintaining composure and professionalism during peak hours and emergency scenarios.
  • Reduced contamination risks by strictly adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining a clean work environment.
  • Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
  • Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
  • Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
  • Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.

Phlebotomist

Lancaster Community Hospital
03.2011 - 05.2016
  • Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
  • Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
  • Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
  • Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
  • Excelled in high-pressure situations, maintaining composure and professionalism during peak hours and emergency scenarios.
  • Reduced contamination risks by strictly adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining a clean work environment.
  • Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
  • Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
  • Improved patient comfort by efficiently drawing blood samples using various techniques such as venipuncture and capillary puncture.
  • Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
  • Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.

Education

Cpt 1 - Phlembotomy

Clinical Training Institue
Lancaster, CA
02.2005

High School Diploma -

Assembly of God
Rosamond, CA
06.2002

Skills

  • Medical Testing
  • Venipuncture
  • Patient confidentiality
  • Paperwork Processing
  • Data Entry
  • Infection Control
  • Specimen Preparation
  • Patient Care
  • Quality control guidelines
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Medical terminology knowledge

Timeline

Phlebotomist

Dean Professional Offices
04.2024 - Current

Phlebotomist

Quest Diagnostics
01.2022 - 11.2023

Phlebotomist

LabCorp
02.2020 - 04.2021

Phlebotomist

Lancaster Community Hospital
03.2011 - 05.2016

Cpt 1 - Phlembotomy

Clinical Training Institue

High School Diploma -

Assembly of God
Mandy Gallegos