Marivel Quintanilla
Lubbock,TX
Summary
Compassionate phlebotomist skilled in venipuncture and patient care. Committed to enhancing patient comfort and ensuring HIPAA compliance while maintaining high standards of specimen handling.
Dedicated phlebotomist with over 20 years of experience in blood collection and patient support. Proven track record of implementing quality control measures and streamlining workflows to improve efficiency and patient satisfaction.
Healthcare professional prepared for role in phlebotomy with strong foundation in patient care and specimen collection. Proven track record of handling blood draws and maintaining high standards of hygiene. Known for excellent teamwork and ability to adapt to changing clinical needs, ensuring consistent results and patient satisfaction.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomist
Covenant Health Plus
Lubbock, TX
08.2024 - Current
- Performed blood collection using venipuncture and capillary techniques to ensure patient comfort and safety.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation in compliance with healthcare regulations and standards.
- Collaborated with healthcare staff to coordinate efficient sample collection processes, enhancing patient flow.
- Conducted routine quality control checks on laboratory equipment to ensure optimal operational performance.
- Assisted in training new phlebotomists on best practices for blood draw techniques and patient interaction.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies, ensuring availability for uninterrupted phlebotomy services.
- Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
- Performed laboratory tests to assist physicians in diagnosis.
- Provided guidance and support to laboratory personnel.
- Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses, or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.
- Participated in quality assurance and competency assessment initiatives.
- Monitored supply levels and placed orders for laboratory supplies.
- Reviewed and processed requisitions for laboratory tests.
- Followed established safety protocols and standards to minimize risk of infection and injury.
- Verified proper storage and transportation of specimens to laboratories.
- Performed venipunctures, finger sticks and heel sticks for both adult and pediatric patients.
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
- Verified patients' identification for proper sample collection.
- Adhered to HIPAA standards and maintained patient confidentiality in all interactions.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Collected blood samples in accordance with laboratory protocols and regulations.
- Provided clear post-draw instructions to patients, enhancing their understanding and compliance with care instructions.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and sterilization of phlebotomy equipment, ensuring patient safety.
- Enhanced patient experience by performing blood draws quickly and efficiently.
Phlebotomist
Muleshoe Area Medical Center
Muleshoe, TX
09.2000 - 08.2024
- Educated patients on pre-collection guidelines and post-collection care to promote understanding and adherence.
- Implemented streamlined workflows that improved sample processing times within the laboratory setting.
- 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.
- Improved patient comfort by efficiently drawing blood samples using various techniques such as venipuncture and capillary puncture.
- Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
- Demonstrated adaptability by effectively performing blood draws on diverse patient populations, including pediatric, geriatric, and challenging cases.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
Education
Phlebotomist
South Plains College
Levelland, TX09.2007
Skills
Venipuncture
Order of draw
Patient care
Specimen handling
Butterfly needle technique
Sample and specimen collection
HIPAA compliance
Patient confidentiality
Venipuncture expertise
Blood collection techniques
Specimen labeling procedures
HIPAA
Patient support
Blood culture collection
Capillary puncture
Data entry
Specimen preparation
Infection control
Quality control
Paperwork processing
Pediatric phlebotomy
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Phlebotomist
Covenant Health Plus
08.2024 - Current
Phlebotomist
Muleshoe Area Medical Center
09.2000 - 08.2024
Phlebotomist
South Plains College