Patricia Lois Garcia
San Diego,CA
Summary
Competent Phlebotomy Technician with 2 years of experience working in high-volume, fast-paced hospital settings. Highly knowledgeable in routine blood drawing procedures and using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles. Committed to maintaining highest quality standards when collecting, labeling and processing samples and specimens.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Service Technician Specialist
Labcorp of America
11.2023 - 09.2024
- Performed venipunctures and capillary punctures to obtain blood samples for diagnostic testing.
- Processed and labeled specimens accurately and efficiently for laboratory analysis.
- Ensured patient comfort and safety during blood collections procedures adhering to infection control standards.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals, including physician and midwives, to coordinate patient care.
- Assisted with patient registration and check in processes providing excellent customer service.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Assisted in training new phlebotomists, sharing expertise on proper technique and safety protocols.
Apheresis Specialist
INOVA
03.2022 - 11.2023
- Trained to use Trima and Alyx Machines to collect blood components.
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Supported local families in crisis by advocating for needed donations.
- Interact in a positive, proactive, and customer-focused manner with both internal and external customers, always demonstrating care and compassion.
- The ability to screen donors to assess suitability for blood donation is of vital importance.
Phlebotomist Collection Technician II
American Red Cross Blood Services
11.2021 - 03.2022
- Balance production, donor care, and quality requirements to meet daily blood collection goals.
- Take the time to personally connect with donors – listen to their stories and help them understand the value of their donation.
- Be detail oriented all day, every day, to ensure that the blood you collect meets regulatory requirements and can be safely transfused.
- Remain flexible to work a highly variable schedule that includes early start times, late end times, weekends and holidays to meet the needs of our blood drive sponsors and donors.
Cocktail Server
MGM National Harbor
05.2018 - 03.2021
- Take order and serve food and drinks efficiently and accurately in work area as applicable
- Maintain complete knowledge of menu items, liquor brands, beers and non-alcoholic selections available
- Knowledge of hotel services, features, local attractions and activities to respond to guest inquiries accurately
- Determined customer preferences to suggest appropriate cocktails and increase sales.
- Perform opening and closing duties based upon shift assignment to include fold/stack cocktail napkins, stock swizzle sticks, straws, matches, line cocktail trays, stock glassware, restock supply cabinet, inspect cleanliness and condition of assigned station and service areas; rectify any deficiencies.
Food Server
Fiorella Italian Restaurant
07.2016 - 05.2018
- Check with customers to ensure that they are enjoying their meals and take action to correct any problems.
- Write patrons' food orders on order slips, memorize orders, or enter orders into computers for transmittal to kitchen staff.
- Present menus to patrons and answer questions about menu items, making recommendations upon request.
- Clean tables or counters after patrons have finished dining.
- Assist host or hostess by answering phones to take reservations or to-go orders, and by greeting, seating, and thanking guests.
- Bring wine selections to tables with appropriate glasses, and pour the wines for customers.
Care Giver
Home Health Care Giver
09.2015 - 12.2015
- Administer prescribed oral medications, under the written direction of physician or as directed by home care nurse or aide, and ensure patients take their medicine.
- Check patients' pulse, temperature, and respiration.
- Provide patients with help moving in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs, or automobiles and with dressing and grooming.
- Plan, purchase, prepare, and serve meals to patients or other family members, according to prescribed diets.
- Accompany clients to doctors' offices or on other trips outside the home, providing transportation, assistance, and companionship.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Country Manor Nursing Home
01.2015 - 12.2015
- Answer patient call signals, signal lights, bells, or intercom systems to determine patients' needs.
- Apply clean dressings, slings, stockings, or support bandages, under direction of nurse or physician.
- Measure and record food and liquid intake or urinary and fecal output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Provide physical support to assist patients to perform daily living activities, such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, using the toilet, standing, walking, or exercising.
- Record vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Phlebotomist
Phlebotomy Training Specialist
San Diego, CA10-2024
CPR Certified, EMS Safety -
District Cpr LLC
Alexandria, VA07.2022
Certified Phlebotomist - Phlebotomy
Metropolitan Institute of Health And Technology
Lorton, VA2021
Certified Phlebotomist - Phlebotomy
Prince George's Community College
Largo, MD2020
Certified, License - Certified Nursing Assistant
International Health Group
San Diego, CA2014
High School Diploma -
Friendly High School
Fort Washington, MD2013
Skills
- Medical Terminology
- Blood Sample Collection
- Infection Control
- Fast Learner
- Team Player
- Friendly, Upbeat and Positive
- Exceptional Time Management
- Strong Communication Skill
- Highly responsible and reliable
- Quality Control
- Drawing Blood
- Stress Management
Timeline
Patient Service Technician Specialist
Labcorp of America
11.2023 - 09.2024
Apheresis Specialist
INOVA
03.2022 - 11.2023
Phlebotomist Collection Technician II
American Red Cross Blood Services
11.2021 - 03.2022
Cocktail Server
MGM National Harbor
05.2018 - 03.2021
Food Server
Fiorella Italian Restaurant
07.2016 - 05.2018
Care Giver
Home Health Care Giver
09.2015 - 12.2015
Certified Nursing Assistant
Country Manor Nursing Home
01.2015 - 12.2015
Some College (No Degree) - Phlebotomist
Phlebotomy Training Specialist
CPR Certified, EMS Safety -
District Cpr LLC
Certified Phlebotomist - Phlebotomy
Metropolitan Institute of Health And Technology
Certified Phlebotomist - Phlebotomy
Prince George's Community College
Certified, License - Certified Nursing Assistant
International Health Group
High School Diploma -
Friendly High School
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