Shantell Rodriguez
Carrollton,TX
Summary
Dedicated phlebotomist with extensive experience at Hunt Regional Medical Center, excelling in high-pressure trauma environments. Proficient in venipuncture and specimen handling, while ensuring strict compliance with infection control standards. Known for effective communication and compassionate patient care, contributing to timely and accurate diagnostic testing.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Phlebotomist
Hunt Regional Medical Center
Greenville, TX
02.2024 - Current
- Performed venipuncture, capillary stick, and specimen collection for diverse inpatient populations, including trauma, surgical, and critical care patients.
- Supported Level II and III trauma units, ensuring rapid and accurate specimen collection in high-pressure environments.
- Verified patient identity and maintained strict labeling, documentation, and chain-of-custody procedures.
- Collaborated with nurses, physicians. and lab staff to support accurate and timely diagnostic testing.
- Maintained infection control standards and provided compassionate care to patients in stressful situations.
- Assisted in specimen processing and laboratory support tasks as needed.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lone Oak HighSchool
Lone Oak, TX05-2012
Skills
- Venipuncture and capillary blood collection
- Inpatient and trauma phlebotomy (Level II & III)
- Specimen labeling, handling, and transport
- Infection control and safety compliance
- Laboratory procedures and equipment familiarity
- Patient identification and verification
- Communication and patient care
- Time management in fast-paced environments
- Team collaboration with clinical staff
Accomplishments
- Consistently met or exceeded daily collection goals in a busy inpatient hospital.
- Maintained a low specimen recollection/error rate compared to department average.
- Recognized by nursing staff for patient care and professionalism in trauma settings.
- Efficiently performed specimen collection while minimizing patient disruption, consistently in and out of rooms within minutes.
- Provided compassionate assistance to patients, ensuring comfort and understanding throughout the collection process.
Certification
- PT - Phlebotomy Technician
- CPR
Timeline
Phlebotomist
Hunt Regional Medical Center
02.2024 - Current
High School Diploma -
Lone Oak HighSchool