Maria Felomina Castro
San Jose,CA
Summary
Certified Phlebotomist Technician. Experience in blood sampling and collection Skilled and precise while performing venipunctures, collecting, preparing, and storing blood samples; able to verify medical records Knowledge of medical terminology, infection and control procedures, quality assurance support, and data entry and retrieval Excellent in patient relation skills - known for gentle touch and ability to alleviate patient anxieties Skills Venipuncture, 200+ clients successful venipuncture Blood collection and handling safety Compassion by being able to tune into other people's distress and desire to alleviate it Time management Cleanliness Flexible and patient Patient-focused care Patient privacy
Care-focused Phlebotomist bringing 3-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. Competent Phlebotomy Technician with 3 years of experience working in high-volume, fast-paced hospital settings. Highly knowledgeable in routine blood drawing procedures and using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles. Committed to maintaining highest quality standards when collecting, labeling and processing samples and specimens.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Phlebotomist
Quest Diagnostics
12.2022 - Current
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
Clinical Lab Assistant I
Kaiser Permanente
03.2022 - 04.2022
- Obtained blood samples for medical testing and transfusion through venipuncture or capillary puncture.
- Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier and station.
- Verified collection orders and communicated discrepancies to nurses.
- Identified patients using proper procedures prior to specimen collection.
- Transported specimens following established protocol for temperature and light.
- Delivered quality patient care by completing accurate and timely collection and transport of clinical specimens according to established procedures.
- Processed client payments and collected appropriate billing information. Out patient
- Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles.
- Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date and patient name.
- Prepared blood-collecting equipment to draw blood and safely store and transport samples.
- Utilized calm and friendly demeanor to increase patient comfort and alleviate anxiety.
- Drew blood from patients to collect samples using venipuncture and following aseptic techniques.
- Labeled patient samples, double-checking information for accuracy.
- Counseled patients to ease fears, explain procedures and enhance cooperation during blood draws.
- Disposed of used needles in sharps containers to avoid accidental needlesticks.
- Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture and capillary in NB babies, ICU's, ER, Out patient and Pre-op.
- Sanitized work area after every patient to prevent contamination and spread of disease.
- Properly stored and transported specimens to prevent loss and delays.
- Coordinated workflow based on stat, schedule, or outpatient needs.
- Collected blood samples from 20-100 individuals per day, maintaining consistent patient flow.
- Built trust and minimized patient discomfort during phlebotomy procedures through safety and gentle touch.
- Prepared laboratory equipment and instrumentation required for tests, research, process or quality control.
- Sanitized workstations and instruments to avoid cross-contamination.
- Organized lab test solutions, compounds and reagents.
- Demonstrated testing procedures and equipment to new laboratory personnel.
- Maintained inventory and equipment and placed orders for laboratory supplies.
- Maintained and updated database of relevant scientific articles, journals and manuscripts.
- Collected, labeled and stored lab samples according to laboratory specifications.
- Verified quality of specimens by centrifuging specimens for logistics courier to pickup.
- We do Urine Culture and stool's Culture at Bacteria area.
COVID-19 Screener
Insync ( Kaiser Permanente)
10.2021 - 03.2022
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Motivated and encouraged team members to communicate more openly and constructively with each other.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
Phlebotomist/ Covid Screener/ Vaccinator
BayPLS
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Covid 19 nasal swabbing
- I used Binax rapid test, renegade PCR.
- I go to school by school with the group for testing
- I tested kids and Teachers.
- Coordinated in-office and off-site testing for high volume of daily patient samples.
- Collected specimens through nasal for covid test.
- Delivered quality patient care by completing accurate and timely collection and transport of clinical specimens according to established procedures.
- Interviewed patients and documented details to update and file paperwork.
- Utilized calm and friendly demeanor to increase patient comfort and alleviate anxiety especially for the kids.
- Sanitized work area after every patient to prevent contamination and spread of disease.
- Properly stored and transported specimens to prevent loss and delays.
- Coordinated workflow based on stat, schedule, or outpatient needs.
- Interviewed patients to verify test requisitions and patient identity.
- As a vaccinator, I vaccines from 50 to 300 individuals per day, maintaining consistent patient flow.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through conversations.
Caregiver/Personal Care Aide
Tupaz Homes
02.2004 - 03.2022
- Assists my clients' daily living activities that includes bathing, grooming, toileting, transferring and getting to and from activities and meals.
- Helping clients to give prescribe medication Assists clients ambulation and mobility around the house or outside (doctor's appointment).
- Assisting clients with personal care and hygiene.
- Helps clients with physical therapy exercises Plan and prepare meals for clients.
- Perform light housekeeping A pleasant and supportive companion.
- Reporting any unusual accident I act quickly and responsively in case of an emergency
- Excellent knowledge in emergency response and first aid (CPR) Coordinated with nursing staff to process and direct patients to the appropriate facilities.
Mobile Phlebotomist
Stat Partners
07.2021 - 08.2021
- Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles.
- Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date and patient name.
- Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier and station.
- Counseled patients to ease fears, explain procedures and enhance cooperation during blood draws.
- Coordinated workflow based on stat, schedule, or outpatient needs.
- Obtained blood samples for medical testing and transfusion through venipuncture or capillary puncture.
- Prepared blood-collecting equipment to draw blood and safely store and transport samples.
- Disposed of used needles in sharps containers to avoid accidental needlesticks.
- Interviewed patients to verify test requisitions and patient identity.
- Collected blood samples from 5-10 clients individuals per day, maintaining consistent patient flow.
- Sanitized work area after every patient to prevent contamination and spread of disease.
- Identified patients using proper procedures prior to specimen collection.
- Collected specimens for drug screens, paternity tests and alcohol tests.
Education
Certified Phlebotomist CPT1 Licensed - Phlebotomist
Bay Area Medical Academy
San JoseBachelor of Science - Nursing
Mabini Colleges Inc Daet Camarines Norte
Philippines 04.1997
Skills
- Sharps disposal
- Proper storage procedures
- Medical records maintenance
- Drawing blood
- Manual and finger dexterity
- Tracking specimens
- Sanitation and sterilization
- Biohazard waste disposal
- Stress management
- HIPAA
- Quality control
- Data entry
- Flexible
- Time management
- People skills
- PPE use
- Patient Safety
- Specimen Labeling Procedures
- Safe Needle Disposal
- File Documents
- Customer Satisfaction
- Clean Equipment
- Data Entry
- Patient Information
- Wound Dressing
- Infection Control
- Phlebotomy Procedures
- Patient Treatment
- Drawing Blood
- Safety Requirements
- Time Management
- Blood Collections
- Tracking Specimens
- Maintaining Patient Safety Standards
- Setting Up Equipment
- Venipuncture
- Patient Health Information Access
- Customer Service
- Intramuscular Injections
- Sanitation and Sterilization
- Collections Procedures
- Specimen Collection
- Standard Methods
Certification
Certified Phlebotomist
CPR certified American lleart Association
BLS - Basic Life Support
Timeline
Phlebotomist
Quest Diagnostics
12.2022 - Current
Clinical Lab Assistant I
Kaiser Permanente
03.2022 - 04.2022
COVID-19 Screener
Insync ( Kaiser Permanente)
10.2021 - 03.2022
Phlebotomist/ Covid Screener/ Vaccinator
BayPLS
09.2021 - 03.2022
Mobile Phlebotomist
Stat Partners
07.2021 - 08.2021
Caregiver/Personal Care Aide
Tupaz Homes
02.2004 - 03.2022
Certified Phlebotomist CPT1 Licensed - Phlebotomist
Bay Area Medical Academy
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mabini Colleges Inc Daet Camarines Norte
Certified Phlebotomist
CPR certified American lleart Association
BLS - Basic Life Support
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