Montanna Jenkins- Castillo
Lakewood
Summary
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomist
Biolife Plasma Services
08.2025 - Current
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Conducted venipuncture and other CT procedures.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Verified patients' identification for proper sample collection.
Certified Phlebotomist Technician
UW Health University Hospital
02.2025 - Current
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
- Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
Videographer
Huffmaster Crisis Response
10.2023 - 01.2025
- Produced original video content by working collaboratively with producers, designers, and art specialists to facilitate multimedia production.
- Set up for shots according to production schedules, weather, and lighting conditions and available equipment.
- Conserved footage archive by organizing, labeling, and tagging with metadata.
- Recorded multiple camera angles simultaneously to capture dynamic shots.
Security Guard
Allied Universal Security Services
12.2018 - 11.2023
- Followed established security and safety procedures and posted orders to include enforcement of company rules, policies and regulations.
- Wrote reports outlining thefts, unauthorized access violations or other unusual occurrences to help support later criminal or civil actions.
- Answered 4-10 calls per shift to assist with customer questions and concerns.
Caregiver
IHSS In Home Support Services
12.2019 - 03.2022
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
Recreational Leader
Los Angeles county department of parks and recreation
12.2017 - 03.2020
- Answered inquiries from visitors and provided information regarding programs we have to offer.
- Provided private instruction to individual or small groups of students to improve academic performance and prepare for academic or occupational tests.
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to encourage and motivate students.
- Organized files, developed spreadsheets, faxed reports and scanned documents to bolster organizational workflow.
- Offered diverse clerical support to office team members, managed correspondence, answered telephone calls and tracked documentation.
Education
High School Diploma -
Palmdale High School
Palmdale, CA05.2018
Certificate - Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Phlebotomy Training Specialist
West Covina, CA02-2023
Skills
- Security Procedures Knowledge
- Schedule Coordination
- English Fluency
- CPR Certified
- Microsoft Office
- Customer Service
- CCTV Monitoring
- Team Leadership
- Venipuncture
- Blood collection
- Medical records handling
- Medical office administration
- Health and safety
- Medical terminology
- Specimen preparation
- Patient care
Timeline
Phlebotomist
Biolife Plasma Services
08.2025 - Current
Certified Phlebotomist Technician
UW Health University Hospital
02.2025 - Current
Videographer
Huffmaster Crisis Response
10.2023 - 01.2025
Caregiver
IHSS In Home Support Services
12.2019 - 03.2022
Security Guard
Allied Universal Security Services
12.2018 - 11.2023
Recreational Leader
Los Angeles county department of parks and recreation
12.2017 - 03.2020
High School Diploma -
Palmdale High School
Certificate - Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Phlebotomy Training Specialist
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