ROSA DE LA CRUZ
Ridgewood,New York
Summary
Detail-oriented Phlebotomy Specialist with expertise in blood collection, specimen labeling, and maintaining compliance standards. Committed to infection control and precise record-keeping.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Phlebotomy Specialist
Dominican Republic
SANTIAGO, DR
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Collected blood specimens for laboratory analysis according to established procedures.
- Collected blood samples from patients, ensuring adherence to proper phlebotomy techniques and minimizing patient discomfort.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols and infection control measures.
- Prepared specimens for laboratory analysis and transportation to testing facilities.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of procedures to support efficient lab processing and ensure patient safety.
- Verified patient information by comparing the collected specimen labels with patient identification bracelets.
- Labeled tubes accurately with patient's name, date of birth and other relevant information as required by the lab.
- Instructed patients on pre-test preparation and post-test care, improving patient understanding and compliance with testing protocols.
- Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date and patient name.
Education
Master of Science - PYHLEBOTOMY
UNIVERSIDAD AUTONOMA DE SANTO DOMINGO (UASD)
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC07-2009
Skills
- Blood collection
- Venipuncture expertise
- Capillary puncture
- Butterfly venipuncture
- Specimen collection
- Specimen handling
- Specimen labeling
- Labeling accuracy
- Order of draw
- Patient identification
- Blood collection techniques
- Geriatric phlebotomy
- Infection control protocols
- Infection control
- Blood transfusion assistance
- Hemoglobin testing
- Blood glucose testing
- Laboratory procedures
- Standardized testing
- Record maintenance
- Data entry proficiency
- Recording data
- Sample transport
- Instrument sterilization
- Compliance standards
- Effective communication
- Customer service
- Patient instruction
- Patient monitoring
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Adaptability to change
- Adaptable approach
- Stress management
- Butterfly venipuncture
- Blood glucose testing
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Certification
LICENCIADA EN BIOANALISIS
Timeline
Phlebotomy Specialist
Dominican Republic
01.2014 - 01.2017
Master of Science - PYHLEBOTOMY
UNIVERSIDAD AUTONOMA DE SANTO DOMINGO (UASD)