MELISSA SALCEDO
North Babylon,NY
Summary
To use my skills and experience to provide great leadership to the phlebotomy department. Veteran Phlebotomist with proven track record of excellence working in clinic and mobile settings. Expert in all aspects of venipuncture with success in working with difficult or needle-adverse individuals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PHLEBOTOMIST
NORTHWELL HEALTH
08.2015 - Current
- Performs venipuncture on patients at homes and patient services centers
- Interprets and verifies orders including patient identification
- Assisting and training of new employees
- Performing clerical duties
- Prepare blood-collecting equipment, draw blood, and safely store and transport sample
- Practice infection control standards at all times when working with patients and equipment.
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
- Participated in continuing education programs to stay up to date on new technologies and procedures.
- Performed venipunctures, finger sticks and heel sticks for both adult and pediatric patients.
PHLEBOTOMIST
APEX LABORATORY
01.2003 - 08.2015
- Performed over 50 skillful and precise venipunctures at patient homes daily
- Proficient in medical terminology, first-aid and safety
- Trained new employees
- Reporting critical labs
- Data entry/client services
Education
REGENTS DIPLOMA -
WALTER G O’CONNELL HIGH SCHOOL
Copiague, NY06.2000
Phlebotomy Certificate -
Stanford Brown
Carle Place, NY12.2002
Skills
- PHLEBOTOMY CERTIFICATE, STANFORD BROWN
- SKILLS
- Providing quality, innovative care to patients
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Bilingual
- Excellent customer service
- Team player
- Phlebotomy Functions
Certification
- CPR Training - April 2023
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
PHLEBOTOMIST
NORTHWELL HEALTH
08.2015 - Current
PHLEBOTOMIST
APEX LABORATORY
01.2003 - 08.2015
REGENTS DIPLOMA -
WALTER G O’CONNELL HIGH SCHOOL
Phlebotomy Certificate -
Stanford Brown