Mirella Lazalde
Lyons,IL
Summary
Responsible and dedicated Spanish-English speaking healthcare professional with extensive experience at Loyola University Medical Center, excelling in patient care and sample collection. Proven ability to monitor vital signs and perform accurate blood draws, ensuring timely results. Strong organizational skills and CPR certification enhance patient safety and comfort in fast-paced environments.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomist
Loyola University Medical Center
01.2011 - Current
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- 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.
- Collected, labeled, and processed blood samples for variety of tests, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery to laboratory.
- Handled insurance verification tasks using Epic and registration.
- Performs electrocardiograms (EKG)
Lab Assistant
UChicago Avent Helth Hinsdale
07.2023 - 07.2024
- Managed specimen sample handling, receiving, storage and inventory.
- Logged samples correctly into computerized tracking system.
- Maintained lab by calibrating equipment and cleaning surfaces and items used.
- Enhanced laboratory efficiency by maintaining and organizing equipment, supplies, and samples.
- Prepared samples for shipping and disposed of bodily fluids in proper containers.
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
Phlebotomist
UChicago Medicine Advent Health Hinsdale
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
- Collected blood samples in accordance with laboratory protocols and regulations.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
Patient Care Technician
MacNeal Hospital
04.2004 - 01.2011
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted nursing staff with medical procedures to support patient care plans.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Mount Sinai Health System
09.2002 - 11.2003
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
Education
No Degree - Phlebotomy Technician Certification
Wilbur Wright College
Chicago, IL06-2003
No Degree - Certified Nursing Assistant
Wilbur Wright College
Chicago, IL02-2002
Skills
- Patient care
- Sample collection
- Glucose screening
- Vital signs monitoring
- Dressing assistance
- CPR certification
Timeline
Lab Assistant
UChicago Avent Helth Hinsdale
07.2023 - 07.2024
Phlebotomist
UChicago Medicine Advent Health Hinsdale
07.2022 - 07.2023
Phlebotomist
Loyola University Medical Center
01.2011 - Current
Patient Care Technician
MacNeal Hospital
04.2004 - 01.2011
Certified Nursing Assistant
Mount Sinai Health System
09.2002 - 11.2003
No Degree - Phlebotomy Technician Certification
Wilbur Wright College
No Degree - Certified Nursing Assistant
Wilbur Wright College
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