Monica Techichil
Gainesville,Texas
Summary
Reliable and highly accurate Phlebotomist focused on quality completion of all lab procedures under tight deadlines. works well under pressure. To obtain a position that will help utilize my communication, leadership, bilingual, and phlebotomy skills, which will allow me to enhance a more effective work performance.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Phlebotomist
Carrus Hospitals
1810 West U.S. HWY 82 Sherman, TX
10.2023 - 12.2024
- 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.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Excelled in high-pressure situations, maintaining composure and professionalism during peak hours and emergency scenarios.
- Reduced contamination risks by strictly adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining a clean work environment.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Demonstrated adaptability by effectively performing blood draws on diverse patient populations, including pediatric, geriatric, and challenging cases.
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
- Improved patient comfort by efficiently drawing blood samples using various techniques such as venipuncture and capillary puncture.
- Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Increased patient satisfaction rates through consistent delivery of professional phlebotomy services tailored to individual needs.
- Addressed questions and concerns to educate patients on collection process and procedures.
- Participated in continuing education programs to stay up to date on new technologies and procedures.
Phlebotomist
North Texas Medical Center
Gainesville, Texas, USA
10.2021 - 08.2023
- Used vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles to collect blood samples
- Kept track of the specimens I collected by initialing, dating, and noting the date and time of collection
- Kept patients safe by adhering to infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal guidelines
- Obtained blood samples by performing [Number] venipunctures and finger sticks per day
Certified Nursing Assistant
North Texas Medical Center
Gainesville, Texas, USA
11.2014 - 02.2021
- Provided high-quality, efficient care to [Type] patients in [Type] facilities, ensuring that all of their needs were met
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar to stay on top of symptoms and keep [Job title]s informed of changes
- Assisted patients with their daily needs, such as feeding and bathing
- Assisted nurses with post-observation procedures
Certified Nurse's Assistant
Denton Rehabilitation
Denton, Texas, USA
06.2006 - 01.2014
- Carefully and transport patients using mobility devices and [Type] equipment
- Assisted with daily living activities such as personal hygiene, feeding, and ambulation
- Kept track of the patient's intake and dietary needs, as well as assisting with feeding
- Built relationships with patients, caregivers, and healthcare teams in order to meet the goals of individual care plans
Education
High School -
Billy Ryan High School
Denton, TX01.2026
Phlebotomy -
Texas School of Phlebotomy
Irving, TX10.2021
Skills
- Venipuncture
- Sample and specimen collection
- Data entry
- Recording data
- Infection control
- First Aid/CPR
- Customer service
- Team building
- Patient privacy and confidentiality
- Detail-oriented
- Strong verbal communication
- Inpatient care
- Responding to emergencies
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
Certification
First Aid/CPR Certified
Timeline
Phlebotomist
Carrus Hospitals
10.2023 - 12.2024
Phlebotomist
North Texas Medical Center
10.2021 - 08.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
North Texas Medical Center
11.2014 - 02.2021
Certified Nurse's Assistant
Denton Rehabilitation
06.2006 - 01.2014
High School -
Billy Ryan High School
Phlebotomy -
Texas School of Phlebotomy