Robert Bravo
Antioch
Summary
Dynamic Phlebotomy Instructor at Contra Costa Medical Career College, skilled in blood collection techniques and student assessment strategies. Developed a comprehensive curriculum and mentored students, enhancing their practical skills and confidence. Recognized for fostering a collaborative environment and ensuring adherence to safety protocols, promoting excellence in phlebotomy education.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Phlebotomy Instructor
Contra Costa Medical Career College
11.2018 - Current
- Developed and implemented comprehensive phlebotomy curriculum for diverse student populations.
- Facilitated hands-on training sessions, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and best practices.
- Mentored students in advanced venipuncture techniques, enhancing their practical skills and confidence.
- Evaluated student performance through practical assessments, providing constructive feedback for improvement.
- Led faculty meetings to discuss curriculum updates, fostering a collaborative teaching environment.
- Delivered comprehensive lectures on phlebotomy techniques, ensuring students grasped essential skills for successful blood draws.
Lead Senior Licensed Vocational Nurse
Sutter Delta Medical Center
10.2004 - 01.2019
- Administered medications and monitored patient vitals in compliance with care plans.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop and implement patient-centered care strategies.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge instructions.
- Assisted in the coordination of care for a diverse patient population, ensuring continuity of services.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, fostering professional development and adherence to best practices.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Promoted patient safety through vigilant monitoring of vital signs and reporting any abnormalities to the appropriate healthcare provider promptly.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Facilitated effective communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care during transitions between facilities or levels of care.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for optimal patient outcomes.
- Assisted physicians during examinations and procedures, ensuring safe practices were maintained throughout each encounter.
Education
Associate of Science - Licensed Vocational Nurse
Hawkeye Community College
Waterloo, IA08-1999
Skills
- Blood collection techniques
- Butterfly needle technique
- Blood culture collection
- Student assessment strategies
- Quality assurance practices
- Patient identification procedures
- Pediatric phlebotomy proficiency
- Pre-analytical considerations
- Phlebotomy equipment usage
- Safety and infection control
- Clinical expertise
- Order of draw mastery
Certification
- Phlebotomist (CPT1) License
- Licensed Vocational Nurse
- BLS Instructor
- IV Certified
Timeline
Phlebotomy Instructor
Contra Costa Medical Career College
11.2018 - Current
Lead Senior Licensed Vocational Nurse
Sutter Delta Medical Center
10.2004 - 01.2019
Associate of Science - Licensed Vocational Nurse
Hawkeye Community College
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