Melissa Cardona

Obtained blood samples and drug screens on patients.

• Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
• Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier, and station.
• Verified collection orders and communicated discrepancies to nurses.
• Prepared blood-collecting equipment to draw blood and safely store and transport samples.
• Used multiple electronic medical software, including [Meditech] and [MobiLab] to conduct patient intakes and send correspondence.
• Enforced infection control and sharps disposal procedures to protect patients, co-workers, and self.
• Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date, and patient name.
• Counseled patients to ease fears, explain procedures and enhance cooperation during blood draws.
• Draw patients in the Kidney Transplant clinic on a daily basis.

• Supervised 13 associates.
• Ensured timeliness of all lab orders to facilitate patient care.
• Developed a monthly schedule for all associates as well as ensuring appropriate coverage when associates were out unexpectedly.
• Coordinated approximately 200 phlebotomy blood draws on neonate and geriatric patients per night.
• Performed phlebotomy blood draws on El Paso Psychiatric Center patients every morning.

• Procured patient vital signs,.
• Performed phlebotomy blood draws on patients in order to maximize patient care.
• Ensured the patient wound care was performed appropriately.
• Assisted the physician with circumcisions.
• Performed patient physical exams in a proficient and timely manner.