Marcela Fuentes
Pasadena
Summary
Experienced with phlebotomy techniques, including venipuncture and capillary punctures. Utilizes effective patient communication to ensure comfort and compliance during procedures. Versatile team member offering over 5 years of experience handling physically demanding tasks smoothly and efficiently. Adapts well to changing processes, programs and team requirements. Computer work experienced as well as commitment to high standards and continuous improvement.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Phlebotomy Intern
Phlebotomy USA
08.2024 - 08.2025
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear, or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
Screening/ Hiring
In-Home Attendant Services
08.2024 - 06.2025
- Conducted thorough background checks on potential caregivers, including criminal history, driving records, and employment verification.
- Ensured caregivers met legal and regulatory requirements for employment in the home care industry.
- Assessed clients' ability to afford caregiving services by reviewing financial documentation, including income verification, insurance coverage, and funding sources.
- Coordinated and confirmed caregiver work hours based on client needs and availability, ensuring proper scheduling within financial limits.
- Communicated in person and on phone calls with the clients to help fill out paper work and/or reminder to send missing paperwork (experience with elder, hard of hearing, mid cognitive-impairment clients)
- Mailing, faxing and emailing confiscated information
Online Personal Shopper
Walmart
06.2020 - 06.2024
- Placed completed orders in labeled, temperature-appropriate storage pending customer pick up.
- Reviews orders prior to pick up for accuracy and purchase-by dates.
- Maintained high satisfaction ratings by completing orders quickly and making good selections for customers.
- Worked productively with customers to meet order requirements and service expectations.
- Fast paced environment
- Need to be successful at time management
- Team work
- Memorized store layouts and planograms to fulfill orders using shortest, most efficient route.
Education
Health & Science
Houston Community College
Houston TXPhlebotomy Certification -
Phlebotomy USA
Houston TX08-2025
High School Diploma -
Sam Rayburn Highschool
Pasadena TX05-2020
Skills
- Microsoft Office (Word, Exel, Powerpoint, Outlook)
- Inventory Management
- Team Work
- Asking Questions/ Confirming tasks
- Bilingual/ Translator
- Scheduling/ Time Management
- Organization
- Critical Thinking
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- PT - Phlebotomy Technician
- Basic Life support
Timeline
Phlebotomy Intern
Phlebotomy USA
08.2024 - 08.2025
Screening/ Hiring
In-Home Attendant Services
08.2024 - 06.2025
Online Personal Shopper
Walmart
06.2020 - 06.2024
Health & Science
Houston Community College
Phlebotomy Certification -
Phlebotomy USA
High School Diploma -
Sam Rayburn Highschool
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