Nicole L. Gillette
Martinez,CA
Summary
Dedicated and detail-oriented phlebotomist with a solid foundation in nursing and a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) certification. Proven ability to perform blood draws and laboratory procedures with precision while ensuring patient comfort and safety. Eager to leverage strong clinical skills and compassionate patient care in a dynamic medical environment. Committed to contributing to healthcare excellence through effective teamwork and continuous professional development.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Phlebotomy Technician
Diagnostic Laboratories
San Leandro, CA
07.2012 - 08.2025
- Executed comprehensive lab service operations at convalescent homes, ensuring timely and accurate diagnostics in Greater Bay Area.
- Achieved timely order fulfillment by managing daily travel to required locations. Delivered accurate patient identification and prompt specimen collection for each order. Streamlined specimen preparation and ensured efficient delivery to laboratories for processing.
- Executed precise spinning of specimens using centrifuge to support accurate laboratory results.
- Managed comprehensive documentation and requisition form processing to ensure compliance and accuracy.
- Monitored and followed established safety protocols while conducting phlebotomy procedures and transporting samples.
- Executed collection and transportation of non-blood specimens from facilities to laboratory, maintaining compliance with processing protocols.
Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
Crestwood Manor
Vallejo, CA
02.2009 - 06.2012
- Provided attentive CNA care to all patients in a 37-bed locked psychiatric/geriatric facility, assisting with daily living needs including personal hygiene, meal support, and recreational activities.
- Logged and charted patients' Activities of Daily Living (ADL). Tracked the percentages of their eating, daily moods, if they performed their daily hygiene tasks and any other incidents relevant to the patient. Reported and responded accordingly to any sign of discomfort, depression, abuse or other issues caused to or because of the patients.
- Assisted LVNs and RNs with their daily tasks and procedures.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Unitek College
Hayward, CA12-2017
Certificate - Phlebotomy Technician Training
Contra Costa Medical Career College
Antioch, CA01-2010
Certificate - Certified Nurse Assistant Program
Prime Career College
Vallejo, CA01-2008
Skills
- Specimen Handling
- Specimen processing
- Patient Record Management
- Quality assurance
- Scheduling and Time Management
- Computer software
- Electronic communication
- Written communication
Certification
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician 1
- Nurse Assistant Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provides Program (CPR/AED)
- Professional Assault Crisis Training (Pro-Act)
Qualification Highlights
- 14 years of Phlebotomy experience.
- Skilled in maintaining safety procedures for specimen collection and handling.
- Pleasant and professional demeanor with every patient and facility.
- Excellent customer/patient communication skills.
- Comprehensive understanding of compliance and safety.
- Works calmly and well under pressure and in a fast paced environment.
- Attentive to detail and results oriented.
- Proficient in Venipuncture.
Timeline
Phlebotomy Technician
Diagnostic Laboratories
07.2012 - 08.2025
Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
Crestwood Manor
02.2009 - 06.2012
Certificate - Phlebotomy Technician Training
Contra Costa Medical Career College
Certificate - Certified Nurse Assistant Program
Prime Career College
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Unitek College