Sonia Rivera
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Office Assistant position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Clinical Biological Scientist Ll
Florida State Department Of Health
09.1989 - 10.2022
- Handled specimens and conducted tests according to established protocols, keeping efficient records on all experiments.
- Oversaw field and laboratory projects from concept through completion for team of Number staff members.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Senior Phlebotomist
UF Shands Hospital
Jacksonville, FL
07.2008 - 12.2008
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- 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.
- Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
- Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness.
- Participated in continuing education programs to stay up to date on new technologies and procedures.
- Conducted venipuncture and other CT procedures.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Verified patients' identification for proper sample collection.
- Collected blood samples in accordance with laboratory protocols and regulations.
- Adhered to HIPAA standards and maintained patient confidentiality in all interactions.
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Performed venipunctures, finger sticks and heel sticks for both adult and pediatric patients.
- Followed established safety protocols and standards to minimize risk of infection and injury.
- Assisted in training and onboarding new phlebotomists.
- Verified proper storage and transportation of specimens to laboratories.
- Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear, or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
- Reviewed and processed requisitions for laboratory tests.
- Monitored supply levels and placed orders for laboratory supplies.
- Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses, or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.
- Performed laboratory tests to assist physicians in diagnosis.
- Handled insurance verification tasks using [Software] and [Software] to validate patient insurance information.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, FL 09.1976 - 04.1980
High School Diploma -
Colegio Bautista De Carolina
Carolina, Puerto Rico 08.1972 - 05.1974
Skills
- Study Protocols
- Equipment Maintenance
- Quality Assurance Evaluation
- Computer Applications
- Customer and Client Relations
- Meeting Preparation
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Telephone Skills
- Data Inputting
- Organization Skills
- Making Appointments
- Calendar Management
- Word Processing
Affiliations
Diocese of St Augustine:
1. Cursillo in Christianity
Spanish Cursillo Liaison (1995...)
2. MFP graduate 2012.:
Concentration on Adult Sacrament of Confirmation. (Blessed Trinity)
Catechist, 6th grade.(Resurrection)
Catechist for preparation on Sacrament of Baptism.( Christ the King)
- Toastmasters ( Jacksonville, Florida)
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Music: Play string instruments (Guitar) and sing.
- I have been playing since my teen years.
- Learned by hearing and instructed.
- Played over 30 years in the Diocese for the Diocese of St Augustine.
- I am updated on Liturgy since 1990 and MFP 2012.
- Formed in Ministerial Leadership through SEPI.
- Currently continue taking courses at the Diocese and Notre Dame online.
Timeline
Senior Phlebotomist
UF Shands Hospital
07.2008 - 12.2008
Clinical Biological Scientist Ll
Florida State Department Of Health
09.1989 - 10.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Jacksonville University
09.1976 - 04.1980
High School Diploma -
Colegio Bautista De Carolina
08.1972 - 05.1974
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