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Sandy Flores

Thousand Palms,CA

Summary

Highly-skilled phlebotomist with 7 years of experience in healthcare settings. Provides compassionate and professional care. Proficient in collecting blood specimens and processing for further analysis. Skilled Care Provider assisting elderly, convalescents, or persons with disabilities with daily living activities in-home or within care facility. Keep house by making beds, doing laundry, washing dishes and preparing meals. Advise families and healthcare team regarding health concerns, nutrition, cleanliness and household activities.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Caregiver

Kellys Place
11.2023 - Current
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Coordinated closely with family members regarding updates on patient conditions or concerns that arose during the course of caregiving duties.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.

Phlebotomist

LabCorp
07.2021 - 09.2023
  • Improved patient comfort by efficiently drawing blood samples using various techniques such as venipuncture and capillary puncture.
  • Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
  • Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
  • Assisted in streamlining the specimen processing workflow for increased efficiency and reduced wait times for patients.
  • Played an integral role in managing inventory levels within the department, ordering necessary supplies while minimizing waste to maintain cost-effective operations.
  • Adhered to HIPAA standards and maintained patient confidentiality in all interactions.
  • Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear, or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
  • Monitored supply levels and placed orders for laboratory supplies.
  • Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
  • Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
  • Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
  • Addressed questions and concerns to educate patients on collection process and procedures.

Phlebotomist

Desert Regional Medical Center
05.2017 - 07.2021
  • Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
  • Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
  • Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
  • Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
  • Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
  • Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
  • Addressed questions and concerns to educate patients on collection process and procedures.
  • Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.

Education

Certified Phlebotomy Technician 1 - Phlebotomy

Wagner Training Institute
Riverside, CA
10.2016

High School Diploma -

Kingman High School
Kingman, AZ
05.2011

Skills

  • Patient Companionship
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Basic Housekeeping
  • Meal Preparation
  • Strong Ethics
  • Heavy Lifting
  • First Aid and Safety
  • Clinical Quality Program Standards
  • Time Management
  • COVID-19 Safety Policies
  • Patient Care
  • Flexible Schedule and Availability
  • PPE Usage
  • Multitasking and Organization
  • Problem-Solving
  • Care Plan Management
  • Relationship Building
  • Verbal and Written Communication Skills
  • Behavior Redirection
  • Client Transportation
  • Indirect Patient Care
  • Patient Assessments
  • Compassionate Communication
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Critical Thinking
  • Client Records Management
  • First Aid Certification
  • Caring Companionship
  • Emergency Response

Timeline

Caregiver

Kellys Place
11.2023 - Current

Phlebotomist

LabCorp
07.2021 - 09.2023

Phlebotomist

Desert Regional Medical Center
05.2017 - 07.2021

Certified Phlebotomy Technician 1 - Phlebotomy

Wagner Training Institute

High School Diploma -

Kingman High School

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