Marlene Hernandez
Phlebotomist II
Pasco,WA
Summary
Fast-thinking Emergency Medical Technician and Phlebotomist II with six years of experience in the Emergency Department and nine years in Clinical Laboratories. Known for efficiency and accuracy in stressful situations with excellent decision-making skills and attention to detail. Dedicated to comprehensive and compassionate patient care.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Medical Technician/Phlebotomist
Kadlec Medical Center
06.2014 - 08.2021
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently assessing and addressing medical emergencies in high-pressure situations.
- Reduced response times by effectively coordinating with dispatchers and following established protocols.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering appropriate treatments based on thorough assessments of vital signs, physical conditions, and medical histories.
- Increased team efficiency by collaborating with paramedics, firefighters, and other emergency personnel to provide seamless emergency care to patients.
- Streamlined patient assessment process by quickly determining chief complaints and prioritizing treatment interventions based on severity.
- Administered CPR, oxygen and other life-saving medical treatments.
- Performed medical tests and collected samples for laboratory analysis.
- Assisted in streamlining the specimen processing workflow for increased efficiency and reduced wait times for patients.
- Assisted in training and onboarding new phlebotomists.
- Monitored supply levels and placed orders for laboratory supplies.
Laboratory Phlebotomist
Kadlec Medical Center
10.2009 - 06.2014
- Improved patient comfort by utilizing a gentle, empathetic approach during blood draw procedures.
- Enhanced laboratory efficiency by accurately labeling and organizing specimens for timely processing.
- Reduced wait times for patients by quickly and efficiently completing phlebotomy tasks.
- Assisted in maintaining adequate inventory levels of phlebotomy supplies, preventing shortages that could disrupt workflow or compromise patient care quality.
Phlebotomist
Interpath Laboratory
08.2006 - 09.2008
- Improved patient comfort by efficiently drawing blood samples using various techniques such as venipuncture and capillary puncture.
- Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
- Assisted in streamlining the specimen processing workflow for increased efficiency and reduced wait times for patients.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Reviewed and processed requisitions for laboratory tests.
Education
High School Diploma -
Kennewick High School
Kennewick, WA06.2000
Skills
- Patient Transport
- Foreign Body Removal
- Critical Decision-Making Skills
- Basic Life Support
- Vital Sign Assessment
- Patient Triage
- Attention to Detail
- Patient Stabilization
- Direct Patient Care
Certification
- RMA - Registered Medical Assistant
- PT - Phlebotomy Technician
Timeline
Emergency Medical Technician/Phlebotomist
Kadlec Medical Center
06.2014 - 08.2021
Laboratory Phlebotomist
Kadlec Medical Center
10.2009 - 06.2014
Phlebotomist
Interpath Laboratory
08.2006 - 09.2008
High School Diploma -
Kennewick High School