Heidi Alcedo
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Certified Phlebotomist with 3 years experience with extensive training and hands-on experience in venipuncture, capillary puncture and special collection techniques. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Quick to build rapport with patients and successful at reducing patients' anxiety or discomfort.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Phlebotomist
Spring Valley Hospital
Las Vegas
03.2022 - Current
- Identify best method for retrieving blood samples and other specimens
- Ensures that blood draws are drawn on opposite side of where IV infusion is taking place.
- Performed venipuncture and other blood collection procedures according to established standards.
- Assisted in the preparation of laboratory specimens for analysis and testing.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
- Verified patient information prior to specimen collection.
- Collected specimens from pediatric, adult, geriatric, and special needs patients.
- Processed samples accurately and efficiently.
- Assisted in the training of new phlebotomists.
- Mentored newly hired medical personnel in phlebotomy techniques and protocols.
Phlebotomist
LabCorp (West Charleston)
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Enter patient order forms along with insurance information
- Maintain a clean and organized draw station
- Process lab specimens in an efficient manner
- Ensure the test orders requested are drawn with correct tubes.
Volunteer
St. Francis Medical Center
01.2015 - 11.2018
- Took vitals, transported patients, and cleaned medical equipment
- Communicated patient’s needs to nurses
- Linens and lab supplies are maintained in an organized environment
- Delivered patients food and helped with feeding if needed
- Completed over 700 hours of volunteer services in different departments.
Education
Certified Phlebotomist
01.2021
Downey High School
06.2014
Skills
- Fast learner
- Specimen Processing
- Infection Control
- HIPAA Compliance
- Positive attitude
- Bilingual in Spanish
- Compassion
- Excellent computer skills
- Maintain an organized environment
- BLS Certified through AHA
- Specimen Processing
- Blood Collection
- Venipuncture from neonatal to geriatrics
- Data Entry
- Donor screening
- Patient Care
- Specimen Handling
- Sanitation and Sterilization
- Venipuncture Expertise
Certification
- NHA Certification, W5N3H7H3
- Nevada State License, 62571-AL-0
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Phlebotomist
Spring Valley Hospital
03.2022 - Current
Phlebotomist
LabCorp (West Charleston)
09.2021 - 03.2022
Volunteer
St. Francis Medical Center
01.2015 - 11.2018
Certified Phlebotomist
Downey High School
- NHA Certification, W5N3H7H3
- Nevada State License, 62571-AL-0
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