Mercedes Laguna
Vista,CA
Summary
State-certified Nursing Assistant seeking entry level position as a Phlebotomy Technician. Observant and dependable individual successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Trained and committed to maintaining highest patient care and infection control standards.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Phlebotomy Externship
Scripps Coastal Medical Center
12.2020 - 01.2021
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Vista View Post Acute
05.2019 - Current
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output to report changes to medical and nursing staff.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Las Villas De Carlsbad
11.2018 - 05.2019
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Vista Knoll Specialized Care
04.2016 - 11.2018
- Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee training and taking classes to improve skills.
- Cleaned and sterilized medical instruments and disposed of contaminated supplies.
- Maintained compliance with HIPAA and organizational privacy-protecting policies.
- Observed or examined patients to detect symptoms that required medical attention such as bruises or open wounds.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output to report changes to medical and nursing staff.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
Education
Phlebotomy Program - CPT1
Vista Adult School
Vista, CA01.2021
Skills
- Patient relations
- Time management
- Multitasking and organization
- Communication skills
- Computer skills
- Attention to detail
- Adaptable
Certification
- CPT1- Certified Phlebotomy Technician
- RNA- Restorative Nurse Assistant
- CNA- Certified Nurse Assistant
- HHA- Home Health Aide
Timeline
Phlebotomy Externship
Scripps Coastal Medical Center
12.2020 - 01.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Vista View Post Acute
05.2019 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Las Villas De Carlsbad
11.2018 - 05.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
Vista Knoll Specialized Care
04.2016 - 11.2018
Phlebotomy Program - CPT1
Vista Adult School
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