Ramona Monreal

Chemical Biologist

Laboratorio Doble A

03.1995 - 10.2010

Enhanced research efficiency by implementing innovative laboratory techniques and protocols.
Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
Addressed questions and concerns to educate patients on collection process and procedures.
Played an integral role in managing inventory levels within the department, ordering necessary supplies while minimizing waste to maintain cost-effective operations.
Reduced contamination risks by strictly adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining a clean work environment.
Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
Contributed to a reduction in wait times by quickly assessing patient needs, prioritizing cases based on urgency, and efficiently completing blood draw procedures.
Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear, or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
Assisted in the implementation of new electronic medical record systems for efficient patient tracking and accurate documentation.
Participated in cross-training initiatives, bolstering the overall skill set of the team and promoting a collaborative work environment.
Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
Provided support to laboratory staff, facilitating prompt analysis of collected samples for expedited results delivery.
Verified proper storage and transportation of specimens to laboratories.
Performed venipunctures, finger sticks and heel sticks for both adult and pediatric patients.
Continually sought opportunities for professional development by attending workshops, conferences, and staying up-to-date on industry best practices in phlebotomy techniques.
Demonstrated adaptability by effectively performing blood draws on diverse patient populations, including pediatric, geriatric, and challenging cases.
Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
Contributed to the development of phlebotomy training materials, enhancing the skillset of new employees and improving overall team performance.
Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
Conducted venipuncture and other CT procedures.
Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses, or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.
Reviewed and processed requisitions for laboratory tests.
Verified patients' identification for proper sample collection.
Organized daily work based on collection priority.
Performed technical laboratory functions in compliance with regulatory agencies and safety requirements.
Repaired, calibrated and safely operated laboratory equipment to reduce costly instrument downtime.
Developed laboratory testing programs and data analysis while adhering to SOPs, ECOs, batch records and work instructions.
Maintained high-quality records of experiments, ensuring accurate documentation for future reference and analysis.
Implemented quality control measures in laboratory settings resulting in increased reliability of experimental results.
Delivered technical training on field and laboratory procedures, instrumentation, and quality control protocols.