PAULA ARAUJO
Fall River,MA
Summary
Highly-skilled phlebotomist with 14 years of experience in healthcare settings. Provides compassionate and professional care. Proficient in collecting blood specimens and processing for further analysis. Bilingual in speaking both Portuguese and English efficiently and with ease.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebomomist
Lifespan Hospital
01.2017 - Current
- Match accurate patient information on requisitions and labels
- Transport blood specimens and synovial fluids from collection sites to laboratory
- Improved patient comfort by efficiently drawing blood samples using various techniques such as venipuncture and capillary puncture.
- Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
- Assisted in streamlining the specimen processing workflow for increased efficiency and reduced wait times for patients.
- Reacted efficiently and timely during emergency codes
- Reduced contamination risks by strictly adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining a clean work environment.
PCA
Cerebral Palsy Of Massachusetts/ Tempus
01.2012 - 04.2022
- Bathe & Dress
- Assist with daily exercise
- Assist patient with shopping needs
- Prepare meals daily
- Household cleaning and laundry
- Bring patient to doctors appointments if needed
- Make sure patient has correct medication and give daily dosage of said medication
Phlebotomist
Prime Care
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Phlebotomy: Dispose of blood, specimen or other biohazard and synovial fluids
- Transport blood specimen and synovial fluids from collection sites to laboratory
- Match accurate patient information on requisitions and labels
- Collect specimen at specific time intervals for testing
- Train other medical personal in phlebotomy or laboratory techniques
- Specimen Processing.
Phlebotomist
Stover Medical Staffing Services
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Home draws, collected blood and specimens from patient homes and returned specimens to referred laboratory
- Assisted at off-site locations when needed.
Cashier
Home Depot
01.2001 - 01.2011
- Assisted in cost saving efforts
- Analyzed and inspected components for suitability
- Inventory Management Associate
- Cashier.
Education
BMC Durfee High School
Fall River, MAComputer Training Specialists II, Inc.
Fall River, MA12.1999
Skills
- Infection Control
- Venipuncture
- Patient confidentiality
- Paperwork Processing
- Bilingual
- Patient preparation
- Specimen labeling procedures
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Sample and specimen collection
- HIPAA
Professional References
- Mrs. Paula Levesque, Supervisor- Prima Care, Fall River, MA, 02724, 508-673-0381
- Mrs. Louanne Charland, Supervisor- Stover Medical, Seekonk, MA, 02771, 508-730-9460
Bilingual
Portuguese
References
- Mrs. Veronica Coutu, NP, Prima Care, Fall River, MA, 02724, 508-493-1080
- Mr. Pedro Amaral, Prima Care, Fall River, MA, 02724, 508-837-3324
Languages
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Phlebomomist
Lifespan Hospital
01.2017 - Current
Phlebotomist
Prime Care
01.2014 - 01.2017
PCA
Cerebral Palsy Of Massachusetts/ Tempus
01.2012 - 04.2022
Phlebotomist
Stover Medical Staffing Services
01.2010 - 01.2014
Cashier
Home Depot
01.2001 - 01.2011
BMC Durfee High School
Computer Training Specialists II, Inc.
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