Melody Gale
El Cajon,CA
Summary
Offering compassionate and supportive approach, well-suited for educational settings and student interactions. Brings strong organizational skills and collaborative mindset, with ability to quickly grasp and apply new information. Ready to use and develop communication and problem-solving skills in a Paraprofessional role.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
UCSD Medical Center
04.2012 - 11.2024
- Maintained sterile environments for safe and effective sample collection, reducing contamination risks.
- Implemented infection prevention measures while conducting venipunctures or capillary punctures on diverse populations.
- Enhanced patient comfort by maintaining a calm and professional demeanor during blood draw procedures.
- Consistently followed hospital protocol for proper disposal of biohazardous waste materials, ensuring safety compliance.
Phlebotomist
University Hospitals of Cleveland
10.2007 - 03.2012
- Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
- 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.
Education
Associate of Arts - Healthcare Administration
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ06-2010
Certificate - Medical Assistant
Sanford Brown College
Cleveland, OH06-2005
Skills
- Continuous learning mindset
- Patience and empathy
- Strong verbal/written communication
- Critical thinking
- Basic computer knowledge
Timeline
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
UCSD Medical Center
04.2012 - 11.2024
Phlebotomist
University Hospitals of Cleveland
10.2007 - 03.2012
Associate of Arts - Healthcare Administration
University of Phoenix
Certificate - Medical Assistant
Sanford Brown College
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