Odalys Ruiz
Mesa,AZ
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience in phlebotomy and laboratory processing at Takeda Pharmaceuticals. Proven track record in ensuring product quality and regulatory compliance while fostering strong relationships with stakeholders. Skilled in performing venipunctures and maintaining safety protocols, demonstrating both technical expertise and effective communication.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Assistant of Owner
The Taco Spot
Phoenix, AZ
11.2023 - 08.2025
- Implemented systems for tracking sales performance and analyzing data trends in order to maximize profitability.
- Identified and recruited staff members, including managers and sales personnel.
- Monitored cash flow to ensure proper budgeting of resources.
- Maintained confidential records and files related to executive operations.
Bilingual Senior Phlebotomist
Takeda Pharmaceuticals BioLife Plasma Center
Tempe, AZ
06.2022 - 12.2023
- Regulatory Compliance
- Ensure Product Quality
- Use of Donor Information System (DIS)
- Data Entry
- Maintaining Safety
- Medical History
- Biohazard Waste Disposal
- Medical Records Maintenance
- Located veins suitable for venipuncture to draw blood using sterilized needles, vials and other equipment.
- Observed patient for unusual reactions or events to take appropriate action under established guidelines.
Phlebotomist Extern
Sonora Quest Laboratories
Mesa, AZ
05.2022 - 06.2022
- Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy station.
Medical Screener/Historian
Biolife Plasma Services
Mesa, AZ
07.2021 - 03.2022
- Obtained blood samples for medical testing and transfusion through venipuncture or capillary puncture.
- Promoted blood specimen integrity for laboratory testing using accurate selection of collection tubes and correct technique.
- Centrifuged blood specimens in test tubes and capillary tubes to separate cells and sediment from blood serum.
- Located veins suitable for puncture to draw blood using sterilized needles, vials and other equipment.
- Processed client payments and collected appropriate billing information.
- Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles.
- Coordinated workflow based on stat, schedule, or outpatient needs.
- Performed venipunctures on geriatrics, adults, adolescents and pediatrics.
- Collected information on patient current weight, blood pressure, pulse rate, and temperature.
- Completed donor payment transactions and updated information in system.
- Maintained compliance with HIPAA protocols to safeguard patient privacy.
- Updated electronic medical record with new patient, appointment and billing information.
- Inspected and tested equipment regularly to verify proper functioning for treatment needs.
- Assessed workplace locations to guarantee accommodations met needs of clients with handicaps or disabilities.
- Established new donor files and added detailed information.
- Performed finger sticks and used equipment to test blood for iron and protein levels.
Shadowing Student
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Participated in virtual shadowing experience.
- Interview health care providers by Zoom in areas of Orthopedics, Cardiology, Women's Health, Optometry, Dentistry, Pharmacology, Alternative Medicine, Physician's Assistant and Veterinarian for a total of 12 hours.
- Took CME courses from the Mayo Clinic School of Continuous and Professional Development.
- Developed clinical examination skills through with Dr. Andrea Irving, DO, and a web-based virtual patient simulator.
- Took CME and Clinical Examinations for a total of 15 hours.
- Record patient's medical history, vital statistics and test results in simulations.
Education
Certificate - Phlebotomy
Arizona Medical Training Institute
Mesa, AZ05.2022
High School Diploma -
Westwood High School
Mesa, AZ05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences (Biomedical Sciences), Global Health
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZSkills
- Phlebotomy
- Laboratory Processing
- First Aid
- CPR
- Basic Life Support
- Bilingual
- Clinical Examination Skills
- Taking and Recording Vitals
- Medical Terminology
- Performing Finger Sticks and Venipunctures
- Equipment Cleaning
- Reaction trained
Certification
- Phlebotomy Technician (PT)
- CPR/First Aid
- AHA Basic Life Support Provider Certification, S&S Heart Savers Inc.
Timeline
Executive Assistant of Owner
The Taco Spot
11.2023 - 08.2025
Bilingual Senior Phlebotomist
Takeda Pharmaceuticals BioLife Plasma Center
06.2022 - 12.2023
Phlebotomist Extern
Sonora Quest Laboratories
05.2022 - 06.2022
Medical Screener/Historian
Biolife Plasma Services
07.2021 - 03.2022
Shadowing Student
Arizona State University
01.2021 - 05.2021
Certificate - Phlebotomy
Arizona Medical Training Institute
High School Diploma -
Westwood High School
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences (Biomedical Sciences), Global Health
Arizona State University
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