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Marissa Crismundo

Cypress ,CA

Summary

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. Competent Phlebotomy Technician with 33 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. Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise. Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.

Work History

Phlebotomist

St Jude Hospital Medical Center
Fullerton
07 2023 - Current
  • Conducted venipuncture and other CT procedures.
  • Addressed questions and concerns to educate patients on collection process and procedures.
  • Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
  • Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.

Phlebotomist

Huntington Hospital
Pasadena
12 2021 - 05 2022
  • Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
  • Demonstrated adaptability by effectively performing blood draws on diverse patient populations, including pediatric, geriatric, and challenging cases.
  • Provided support to laboratory staff, facilitating prompt analysis of collected samples for expedited results delivery.

Phlebotomist

Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center
Los Angeles
12 2020 - 08 2022
  • Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
  • Supported quality assurance efforts by diligently documenting all relevant information during the collection process, ensuring accurate test results for patients and providers alike.
  • Organized daily work based on collection priority.
  • Improved patient comfort and trust with compassionate communication and professional bedside manner.

Laboratory Technician

UCLA Medical Center
Los Angeles
10 2019 - 12 2020
  • Reduced errors in data entry by meticulously reviewing and validating information before submission.
  • Maintained safe, tidy and organized laboratory environment for accurate test results.
  • Interpreted laboratory results to provide technical advice to scientists.
  • Troubleshot and resolved equipment and process issues.
  • Prepared reagents and solutions following standard laboratory formulas and procedures.

Phlebotomist

Mission Viejo Hospital
Mission Viejo
01 2019 - 10 2019
  • Increased patient satisfaction by providing gentle care and empathetic support during blood collection procedures.
  • Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
  • Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear, or anxiety and optimize cooperation.

Phlebotomist

Lab Corporate of America
Tustin CA
04 2015 - 01 2019
  • Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
  • Contributed to a reduction in wait times by quickly assessing patient needs, prioritizing cases based on urgency, and efficiently completing blood draw procedures.
  • Contributed to the development of phlebotomy training materials, enhancing the skillset of new employees and improving overall team performance.

Phlebotomist

Fountain Valley Regional Hospital and Medical Center
Fountain Valley
07 2014 - 04 2015
  • Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
  • Supported laboratory technicians by preparing and organizing samples for analysis, facilitating smoother workflow.
  • Verified patients' identification for proper sample collection.

Phlebotomist

Kaiser Permanente
Anaheim
02 2002 - 10 2010
  • Conducted venipuncture and other CT procedures.
  • Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
  • Supported quality assurance efforts by diligently documenting all relevant information during the collection process, ensuring accurate test results for patients and providers alike.
  • Increased patient satisfaction rates through consistent delivery of professional phlebotomy services tailored to individual needs.
  • Assisted in development of phlebotomy training manual, standardizing procedures and improving training efficiency.

Phlebotomist

Garden Grove Hospital
Garden Grove
09 1990 - 02 2002
  • Demonstrated adaptability by effectively performing blood draws on diverse patient populations, including pediatric, geriatric, and challenging cases.
  • Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
  • Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
  • Reduced patient wait times by implementing effective appointment scheduling system.
  • Supported laboratory technicians by preparing and organizing samples for analysis, facilitating smoother workflow.
  • Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.

Education

High School Diploma - Science

Carson High School
02.1987

Vocational - Laboratory

Concord Career Institute
04.1991

Timeline

Phlebotomist

St Jude Hospital Medical Center
07 2023 - Current

Phlebotomist

Huntington Hospital
12 2021 - 05 2022

Phlebotomist

Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center
12 2020 - 08 2022

Laboratory Technician

UCLA Medical Center
10 2019 - 12 2020

Phlebotomist

Mission Viejo Hospital
01 2019 - 10 2019

Phlebotomist

Lab Corporate of America
04 2015 - 01 2019

Phlebotomist

Fountain Valley Regional Hospital and Medical Center
07 2014 - 04 2015

Phlebotomist

Kaiser Permanente
02 2002 - 10 2010

Phlebotomist

Garden Grove Hospital
09 1990 - 02 2002

High School Diploma - Science

Carson High School

Vocational - Laboratory

Concord Career Institute
Marissa Crismundo