Nautica Plasencia
Windsor,CO
Summary
Phlebotomist with extensive training and hands-on experience in venipuncture and special collection techniques. Quick to build rapport with patients and successful at reducing patients' anxiety or discomfort.
I was hired on with absolutely no training so I learned very quickly how to do inpatient phlebotomy. In my past year and a half being at UCHEALTH I have learned so much and am very confident in phlebotomy and patient care.
I enjoy learning new things hands on and I pick up on it very fast and I am confident in what i have learned so far.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
ComForCare Health Care
Windsor , CO
2023.09 - 2024.01
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.
- Developed plans for respite care when needed based on availability of family members or other caregivers.
- Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
- Participated in team meetings regarding client progress or concerns raised by family members.
- Assured proper nutrition by preparing meals, grocery shopping and monitoring food consumption levels.
- Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
Phlebotomist
UCHEALTH Medical center of the Rockies
Loveland , CO
2021.12 - 2023.06
- Prepared and packaged specimens for courier transport.
- Identified patients using proper procedures prior to specimen collection.
- Located veins suitable for puncture to draw blood using sterilized needles, vials and other equipment.
- Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier and station.
- Obtained blood samples for medical testing and transfusion through venipuncture.
- Centrifuged blood specimens in test tubes and capillary tubes to separate cells and sediment from blood serum.
- Promoted blood specimen integrity for laboratory testing using accurate selection of collection tubes and correct technique.
- Collected, labeled and stored lab samples according to laboratory specifications.
- Prepared lab for daily operations by stocking materials and equipment.
Caregiver
Brookdale Senior Living Facility
Fort Collins , CO
2021.02 - 2021.12
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Coordinated doctor appointments, exercise, recreation and family visits to maintain schedule.
Party Host
Fort Fun
Fort Collins , CO
2017.07 - 2020.03
- Managed guest expectations by relaying information regarding hours, wait times and specials.
- Answered customers' questions about hours, seating, current wait time and other information.
- Made sure children had safe fun while parents also got to relax
- Built relationships with members and guests and created welcoming and warm environment that promoted future visits.
- Served guests with enthusiastic, helpful demeanor to promote positive, memorable experiences.
- Welcomed, greeted and interacted with members and guests and verified proper equipment operation.
Education
High School Diploma -
Fort Collins High School
Fort Collins, CO05.2020
Associate of Science - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Front Range Community College
Fort Collins, COSkills
- Sharps Disposal
- Biohazard Waste Disposal
- Medical Records Maintenance
- Sanitation and Sterilization
- Tracking Specimens
- Drawing Blood
- Stress Management
- Vacuum Tube and Syringe Use
- Decision Making
- Specimen Collection
- Information Gathering
- Problem-Solving
- Butterfly Venipuncture
- Friendly and Outgoing
- Relationship Building
- Team Player
- Can also work independently
- Data Confidentiality
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Supportive Personality
- CPR Certification
- Understands Medical Procedures
- Wound Care and Irrigation
- Clinical and Operational Judgement
- Multitasking and Prioritization
- Updating Medical Records
- Examination Preparation
- Cleaning and Organizing
- Treatment Room Preparation
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Time Management
Timeline
Caregiver
ComForCare Health Care
2023.09 - 2024.01
Phlebotomist
UCHEALTH Medical center of the Rockies
2021.12 - 2023.06
Caregiver
Brookdale Senior Living Facility
2021.02 - 2021.12
Party Host
Fort Fun
2017.07 - 2020.03
High School Diploma -
Fort Collins High School
Associate of Science - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Front Range Community College
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