Mercedes Padua
Chicago,IL
Summary
Licensed Phlebotomist with 3 years experience in blood sample collection. Seeking the position where I can bring into use my extensive knowledge of phlebotomy procedures and lab additives. Detail-oriented Phlebotomist with strong track record in painless venipuncture. Highly familiar with medical terminology, Responsible and hardworking professional dedicated to using compassionate and caring approach to provide outstanding services to patients.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomist
Alverno Clinical Laboratories
Chicago, Illinois
01.2022 - Current
- Drawing blood from patients through venipuncture or capillary
- Prepared specimens for transportation, including labeling vials accurately and matching blood specimens to patients
- Knowledgeable in using a centrifuge machine
- Ensured proper identification and documentation of samples significantly reducing instances of mislabeling
- Performed clerical work which included:
-Answering phones
-Adding on tests to blood samples requested by the doctor
-Faxing lab results to different doctors or clinics
-Logging blood work into our data entry system for hospital records
Phlebotomy Technician
Grifols Plasma Center
Chicago, Illinois
04.2021 - 12.2022
- Maintain 99.9% accuracy while validating patients credentials for admission treatment procedure
- Organize & Clean blood drawing trays and ensure proper sterilization of all blood drawing Instruments
- Utilized vacuum tube, syringe, And venipuncture butterfly methods to draw blood from veins
- Recognized for being a proactive member of a team that gathered 30,000+ units of Plasma
- Collect 50+ blood samples of patients daily for process
Education
Phlebotomy Technician Certificate - Phlebotomy
Phlebotomy Training Specialist School
Chicago, Illinois03-2021
High School Diploma -
Morton High School
Berwyn, IL06-2012
Skills
- Blood collection & specimen handling
- Capillary puncture
- Typing
- Customer Service
- Computer Skills -Knowledgeable in using Epic -Knowledgeable in using Sunquest
- Nasal Collection
- Skilled with difficult draws
- Prioritizing lab draws based on Stat, Routine or timed tests
- CPR Certified
- Data entry
Timeline
Phlebotomist
Alverno Clinical Laboratories
01.2022 - Current
Phlebotomy Technician
Grifols Plasma Center
04.2021 - 12.2022
Phlebotomy Technician Certificate - Phlebotomy
Phlebotomy Training Specialist School
High School Diploma -
Morton High School
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