Ma Perlita Ravarra
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Patient-focused Phlebotomy specialist offering 16 year background and advanced laboratory proficiency to growing organization. Well versed in all elements of phlebotomy with success in quickly building rapport with patients when delivering exceptional service and care. Proven leader and skilled in training new hires and cross-training staff.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
Fresenius Medical Care NA
08.2021 - Current
- Performed dialysis access site cannulation and initiated dialysis treatment.
- Obtained patient's blood samples via access site or dialysis lines.
- Completed dialysis machine and equipment setup prior to patient treatment and performed safety tests to verify readiness.
- Participated in technical and clinical competency reviews to maintain dialysis treatment skill level.
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
- Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
- Explained dialysis procedures to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.
Phlebotomy Specialist/Laboratory Assistant II
Diagnostic Laboratory Services
10.2005 - 07.2021
- Adhered to HIPAA standards and maintained patient confidentiality in all interactions.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles on pediatric and geriatric patients.
- Inventory and ordering of laboratory supplies.
- Part of trauma and code blue team to ensure blood tests are done in timely manner.
- Giving instructions for other laboratory tests like sputum, urine, and stool collections.
- Drug testing collections.
- Performed venipunctures, finger sticks and heel sticks for both adult and pediatric patients.
- Assisted in training and onboarding new phlebotomists.
- Managed over 150 customer calls per day.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Northern Philippines
Vigan, Ilocos Sur, Philippines05.1998
Skills
- Patient Monitoring
- Sample Collection
- Venipuncture
- Equipment Calibration
- Medication Administration
- Patient Education
- Emergency Response
- Equipment Maintenance
- Infection Control Standards
- Patient Care
- Treatment Documentation
- Safety Monitoring
Certification
- CCHT - Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
- ASCP-PBT
Timeline
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
Fresenius Medical Care NA
08.2021 - Current
Phlebotomy Specialist/Laboratory Assistant II
Diagnostic Laboratory Services
10.2005 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Northern Philippines
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