Maria Reyes
Sylmar,CA
Summary
Seeking a Medical Assistant/Phlebotomy position where I can utilize my Clinical Skills to the Fullest.
Phlebotomy professional with keen eye for precision and commitment to patient care. History of performing blood draws and sample handling with care and efficiency. Notable ability to collaborate with healthcare teams and adapt to changing clinical environments. Recognized for technical skills in specimen collection and patient communication.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
DHS OliveView Medical Center
Sylmar, CA
03.2022 - Current
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
- Demonstrated adaptability in handling various types of patients, including pediatrics, geriatrics, and special needs individuals.
- Upheld strict confidentiality standards to protect sensitive patient information in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Increased patient satisfaction by addressing concerns and answering questions about the phlebotomy process.
- Provided compassionate care for anxious patients throughout the phlebotomy process, easing fears and creating a positive experience.
- Ensured accurate specimen collection by following established phlebotomy protocols and guidelines.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to provide high-quality care for patients requiring blood tests.
- Streamlined workflow by organizing supplies and maintaining a clean work area to optimize efficiency.
- Contributed to team success by training new phlebotomists on proper techniques and best practices.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Performed venipunctures, finger sticks and heel sticks for both adult and pediatric patients.
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Global Resource Services
Burbank, CA
03.2021 - 03.2022
- Maintained sterile environments for safe and effective sample collection, reducing contamination risks.
- Consistently followed hospital protocol for proper disposal of biohazardous waste materials, ensuring safety compliance.
- Implemented infection prevention measures while conducting venipunctures or capillary punctures on diverse populations.
- Enhanced patient comfort by maintaining a calm and professional demeanor during blood draw procedures.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Evaluated and determined the most appropriate venipuncture site to minimize patient discomfort during blood collection procedures.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Upheld strict confidentiality standards to protect sensitive patient information in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Demonstrated adaptability in handling various types of patients, including pediatrics, geriatrics, and special needs individuals.
- Reduced patient wait times with efficient scheduling and timely blood draws.
- Increased patient satisfaction by addressing concerns and answering questions about the phlebotomy process.
Back Office Medical Assistant
San Fernando Valley Urological Associates
Tarzana, CA
06.2007 - 03.2021
- Vital Signs, Patient Triage
- Administer Injections such as, Testosterone (hormone), LUpron, Firmagon, Zoladex, Xgeva and Prolia for Prostate Cancer
- Gentamicin and Rocephin(antibiotics), Demerol, Toradol (pain)
- Data Entry using Intergy and EHR
- Perform Urinalysis
- Perform Urodynamic Studies and Biofeedback
- Prep and Assist Doctors in In-Office procedures such as; Cystoscopies, Vasectomies, Circumcisions, Dilatations, Prostate and Bladder Biopsies, Meatotomies, Testopel, Bladder Botox Injections
- Perform Uroplasty PC Nerve Stimulation Certified
- BCG Bladder Installation
- Certified and Licensed Phlebotomist
- Certified CPR
- Wash and Sterilization of Instruments
- Prepare Culture Plates for Urine, Semen, Vaginal, Prostate and other bodily fluids using proper incubation techniques
- Answer Phones, take messages, and make appointments
- Catherization Skills: Foley/SP tube Insertions, patient education and teaching of self catherization
- Laboratory: Requisitions, processing and shipping of Specimens
- Clean and stock rooms
- Urovysion (FISH): fixation process only in preparation for technician
- Bladder Scanning
- Monitored expiration of medical supplies and medication
Back Office Medical Assistant
Sylmar Medical Center
Sylmar, CA
09.2004 - 06.2007
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse
- Tested and Recorded Blood glucose Levels
- Changed sterile dressings
- EKG
- Cast removal and placement
- Immunizations
- Answer phones and make appointments
- Assisted doctors with pap-smear procedures, ingrown toe removals and ear lavages
Education
Medical Assistant Certification - Health Care
United Education Institute
Van Nuys, CA10.2003
Skills
- Patient safety
- Pediatric phlebotomy
- Blood collection techniques
- Adaptable to change
- HIPAA
- Infection control
- Medical terminology
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Multitasking
Certification
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Certified Medical Assistant
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
DHS OliveView Medical Center
03.2022 - Current
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Global Resource Services
03.2021 - 03.2022
Back Office Medical Assistant
San Fernando Valley Urological Associates
06.2007 - 03.2021
Back Office Medical Assistant
Sylmar Medical Center
09.2004 - 06.2007
Medical Assistant Certification - Health Care
United Education Institute