Sofia Ochoa
Pharr
Summary
University student majoring in Integrated Health Science Pre-Physician Assistant with two years of hospital experience, specializing in patient care. Passionate about science and committed to delivering exceptional healthcare. Actively seeking opportunities to expand knowledge and gain practical experience in the field. Skilled and enthusiastic, aiming to contribute to the healthcare industry and achieve career goals. Eager to shadow and learn from healthcare allied workers for personal and professional growth.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Phlebotomist Technician
DHR Health
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Reduced patient anxiety through compassionate communication and expert venipuncture techniques.
- Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear, or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
- Continuously updated phlebotomy knowledge through professional development courses, ensuring best practices were upheld.
- Upheld HIPAA compliance through careful management of confidential patient records and lab results.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
Recreational Aid and Sports Coach
City of Pharr Parks and Recks
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Help contribute to the City of Pharr events like marathons, banquets, and summer activity
Education
Bachelor of Science - Integrated Health Science Pre-PA Track
UTRGV
Edinburg, TX06.2027
Certificate - Phlebotomy Technician
Rio Grande Valley College
Pharr, TX01.2023
Associate in Interdisciplinary Studies - Basic classes College hours
South Texas College
01.2022
Skills
- Team Player
- Problem Solving
- Bilingual
- Graphic Design
- Photoshop
- Photography
- CPR Certification
- Butterfly/ syringe technique
- Collecting specimen and transporting
- Blood cultures technique
- Patient identification
- Time management
- Flexibility
- Microsoft Word
- PowerPoint
- Patient care
- Critical thinking
- Conflict resolution
Accomplishments
- BLS/CPR
- Phlebotomy Certification NHA
- Maintained a 3.8 GPA and spot on the Fall 2023 & 2024 Universities UTRGV Dean List.
Externshipexperience - Details
100 Hours of Clinical Hospital Experience at DHR Health
University Recreation Intramural Sports Intern completed 150 hours.
UTRGV Pre-PA community outreach for McAllen Farmers Market offering service for community for Body mass index checks and Blood pressure checks.
Kids Produce Market volunteer to endorse healthy eating and handling out produce for children.
Certification
Phlebotomist Technician certification
Basic Life Support and AED certification
Languages
Spanish
English
Timeline
Phlebotomist Technician
DHR Health
01.2023 - 01.2024
Recreational Aid and Sports Coach
City of Pharr Parks and Recks
01.2021 - 01.2023
Associate in Interdisciplinary Studies - Basic classes College hours
South Texas College
Bachelor of Science - Integrated Health Science Pre-PA Track
UTRGV
Certificate - Phlebotomy Technician
Rio Grande Valley College
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