Norma Rodriguez
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented Phlebotomist with proven expertise in venipuncture and specimen collection. Proficient in centrifugation, aliquoting procedures, and medical terminology. Recognized for high productivity and efficiency while maintaining safety protocols and patient confidentiality. Strong problem-solving abilities and interpersonal skills enhance patient communication and overall experience.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Kern Medical
Bakersfield, CA
01.2024 - Current
- Collected specimens for testing according to established protocols.
- Labeled specimens accurately with patient information and collected data.
- Maintained a clean work environment by following infection control protocols.
- Performed venipunctures and capillary punctures on patients of all ages.
- Reported any issues or concerns related to specimen collection or processing immediately to supervisor and manager.
- Complied with HIPAA regulations when handling confidential patient information.
- Demonstrated proficiency in drawing blood from difficult veins, including neonates and geriatric patients.
- Adhered to infection control procedures during each draw in order to ensure safety of both staff and patients.
- Maintained a clean, organized, and safe working environment to meet OSHA standards.
- Participated in continuing education programs related to phlebotomy practices.
- Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier and station.
- Verified collection orders and communicated discrepancies to nurses.
- Disposed of used needles in sharps containers to avoid accidental needlesticks.
- Sanitized work area after every patient to prevent contamination and spread of disease.
- Labeled patient samples, double-checking information for accuracy.
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Core Analytics
Bakersfield, CA
08.2019 - 01.2024
- Collected specimens for testing according to established protocols.
- Labeled specimens accurately with patient information and collected data.
- Inspected equipment regularly to ensure proper functioning before use.
- Assisted in training new phlebotomy technicians on proper techniques.
- Maintained a clean work environment by following infection control protocols.
- Prepared specimens for transport to other laboratories or facilities as needed.
- Monitored inventory of supplies necessary for successful completion of tasks.
- Performed venipunctures and capillary punctures on patients of all ages.
- Complied with HIPAA regulations when handling confidential patient information.
- Adhered to infection control procedures during each draw in order to ensure safety of both staff and patients.
- Maintained a clean, organized, and safe working environment to meet OSHA standards.
- Efficiently managed time between multiple tasks throughout the day.
Education
Vocational Training - Phlebotomy
Liberty Career College
Bakersfield, CA08-2019
Skills
- Specimen collection
- Venipuncture techniques
- Infection control
- Patient labeling
- HIPAA compliance
- Specimen preparation
- Inventory management
- Time management
- Team training
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Infection control protocols
- Infection control standards
- Blood collection techniques
- Sample storage procedures
- Specimen labeling procedures
- Patient confidentiality
- Sample collection
- Phlebotomy tech
- Skin puncture techniques
- Data entry
- Patient positioning
- Sanitation and sterilization
- Proper labeling techniques
- Patient safety
- Geriatric phlebotomy
- Venipuncture
- Specimen handling
- HIPAA
- Specimen transportation
- Accurate labeling
- Venipuncture expertise
- Laboratory procedures understanding
- Skin puncture
- Personal protective equipment usage
- Venipuncture and capillary puncture
- Emergency response training
Certification
- cpt 1 certification
- bls
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Kern Medical
01.2024 - Current
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Core Analytics
08.2019 - 01.2024
Vocational Training - Phlebotomy
Liberty Career College