Monica Stral
Ocala
Summary
Newly Certified Phlebotomist with extensive training and hands-on experience in venipuncture, capillary puncture and special collection techniques. Quick to build rapport with patients and successful at reducing patients' anxiety or discomfort.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1990
1990
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Phlebotomist
Aventura Medical Center
Aventura
04.2013 - 03.2024
- Collected blood samples using proper techniques and safety protocols.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation for all procedures.
- Collaborated with healthcare staff to ensure smooth workflow and patient care.
- Educated patients on blood draw procedures and post-care instructions.
- Verified patient information prior to specimen collection.
- Performed venipuncture and other blood collection procedures according to established standards.
- Collected specimens from pediatric, adult, geriatric, and special needs patients.
- Delivered quality patient care by completing accurate and timely collection and transport of clinical specimens according to established procedures.
Phlebotomist
Osceola Regional Center
Kissimmee
02.2008 - 03.2013
- Collected blood samples using proper techniques and safety protocols.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation for all procedures.
- Collaborated with healthcare staff to ensure smooth workflow and patient care.
Education
Graduate - Phlebotomy
Phlebotomy School
08.2004 - 10.2004
GED
Newark , NJSkills
- Venipuncture techniques
- Patient record management
- Specimen collection
- Safety protocols
- Data entry
- Customer service
- Problem solving
- Teamwork
- Interpersonal communication
- Laboratory procedures understanding
- Patient care
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Phlebotomist
Aventura Medical Center
04.2013 - 03.2024
Phlebotomist
Osceola Regional Center
02.2008 - 03.2013
Graduate - Phlebotomy
Phlebotomy School
08.2004 - 10.2004
GED