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Stephanie Jacqueline Berber

Phlebotomist
7812 Laguna Vega Dr. Elk Grove ,CA

Summary

Highly-skilled phlebotomist with 8 years of experience in healthcare settings. Providing compassionate and professional care. Proficient in collecting blood specimens and processing for further analysis.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Hospital Laboratory Technician

UC Davis Medical Center
04.2025 - Current
  • Maintained a high level of accuracy in test knowledge to assist and educate nurses and other staff on test guidelines and requirements.
  • Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols following our in house labs and our sendout labs which often include different protocols.
  • Aliquoting specimens after centrifuging to obtain plasma or serum from vials depending on test standards and requirements.
  • Keeping errors to a minimum as some of the bodily fluids are considered irreplaceable specimens.
  • Following strict quality control procedures to ensure accuracy of how the sample was processed, what lab or department it is going to and the stability of each sample.
  • Work closely with all our different departments within the laboratory such as, chemistry, hematology, coagulations, blood bank, urine bench, fluid bench etc.
  • Devilry of blood products to our outpatient facilities at a timely manner so that they are ready for transfusion and infusions when patients arrive.

Per-diem Phlebotomist CPTII

UC Davis Medical Center
04.2024 - 04.2025
  • Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures while being in, in-patient and out-patient care settings.
  • Processed specimens to go to the correct location at the correct stability whether it be ambient, frozen using dry ice or refrigerated.
  • Excelled in high-pressure situations, maintaining composure and professionalism during peak hours and emergency scenarios.
  • Demonstrated adaptability by effectively performing blood draws on diverse patient populations, including pediatric, geriatric, and challenging cases.
  • Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust.
  • Addressed questions and concerns to educate patients and staff when there were questions about labs on collection process and procedures.

In-Patient Phlebotomist

Sutter Medical Center Sacramento
07.2023 - 09.2024
  • Developed and implemented strategies to improve phlebotomy processes.
  • Participated in quality assurance and competency assessment initiatives.
  • Provided guidance and support to laboratory personnel.
  • Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses, or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.
  • Reviewed and processed requisitions for laboratory tests.
  • Verified proper storage and transportation of specimens to laboratories.
  • Adhered to HIPAA standards and maintained patient confidentiality in all interactions.
  • Collected blood samples in accordance with laboratory protocols and regulations.
  • Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
  • Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
  • Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness.
  • Organized daily work based on collection priority.
  • Participated in continuing education programs to stay up to date on new technologies and procedures.

Out-Patient Phlebotomist

Sutter Medical Foundation
02.2022 - 07.2023
  • Perform venipunctures, finger sticks and heel sticks for pediatric, adult and geriatric patients.
  • Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
  • Followed established safety protocols and standards to minimize risk of infection and injury.
  • Draw blood from veins by vacutainer, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
  • Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel.
  • Determined what lab orders to release using Sunquest and Epic to validate patient insurance information.
  • Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
  • Addressed questions and concerns to educate patients on collection process and procedures.
  • Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear, or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
  • Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport used Lexicomp to facilitate.
  • Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
  • Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses, or physicians of discrepancies between orders.
  • Verified proper storage and transportation of specimens to laboratories.

Mobile Phlebotomist

Sprinter Health
09.2021 - 12.2021
  • Drive to patients homes to assist with lab orders and check vitals before leaving patients home.
  • Centrifuge specimen's in the car before dropping off at designated lab at a timely manner.
  • Collecting all orders that had been asked for by the ordering provider and making sure that the drop off lab is left with an extra requisition.
  • Manage time wisely factoring in drive, traffic and patient availability along with other factors to stay on schedule.
  • Respect patient home as we are coming into their space and they are trusting us to do so.

Phlebotomist

Quest Diagnostics
01.2021 - 09.2021
  • Assisted with office procedures by monitoring patient flow, ordering supplies at a timely maner and properly sanitized PSC at closing every night.
  • Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
  • Handled insurance verification to validate correct patient insurance information.
  • Resolved unusual test orders by contacting physicians, nursing stations or referencing laboratories and their specific requirements for proper handling of specimens.
  • Responsible for all the specimens that were collected daily by completing the processing two times daily.
  • Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
  • Back room processing all specimens, handled pour offs, refrigerated and froze samples for courier to pick up at end of day.

Phlebotomist

Sacramento Kings Covid Testing
01.2021 - 05.2021
  • Partnered with NBA to work with players, coaches and staff to do oral and nasal swabs for Covid testing using both rapids and PCR.
  • Followed NBA Covid protocol guidelines that were continuously changing throughout the season.
  • Test POC specimens using Accula devices for Covid results.
  • Gave results back to all players, coaches and staff following HIPPA guidelines no matter the outcome of results.
  • Entered patient information into computer system using insight DX.
  • Draw patients blood following all proper safety guidelines after receiving their vaccines.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Health Science

California State University, Sacramento
Sacramento, CA
05-2026

Skills

  • Great written and verbal communication
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Creative problem solving
  • Dedicated team player
  • Specimen handling
  • Patient safety
  • CPR certified
  • Epic software
  • Excellent patient care
  • Quick and willing learner
  • Bilingual (Spanish)
  • Experienced using Sunquest software

Volunteer History

Sacramento Fire Department Reserve - 06/2023 - current 

  • Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
  • Assisted with regular maintenance of firefighting equipment.
  • Operated hoses, pumps, ladders and other firefighting equipment.
  • Completed training to stay in peak physical fitness and handle challenging tasks.
  • Conducted thorough tests and inspections of gear, equipment and tools to stay ready for every type of fire.
  • Conducted fire drills to practice for emergency situations.
  • Support for community events.

Eskaton Skilled Nursing Volunteer - 01/2020 - 03/2020

  • Kept facilities organized, clean and well-maintained to best meet program needs.
  • Interact with residents, organized activities to get others involved, assisted nursing aids and nurses with daily patient activities.
  • Called elders who were living independently who were enrolled in a program to make sure they were supplied with enough food and necessary supplies during the covid-19 pandemic.
  • Made referrals for residents in the facilities if needed.

Bio Lab Volunteer - Sacramento Bio Lab 08/2019 - 03/2020 

  • Prepared blood-collecting equipment to draw blood and safely store and transport samples.
  • Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date, patient name, dob etc.
  • Enforced infection control and sharps disposal procedures to protect patients, workers and interns.

Emergency Room Volunteer - UC Davis Medical Center 02/2017 - 08/2017

  • Worked to improve patient outlook by being compassionate during an emergency or stressful situation.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment to promote patient comfort and safety.
  • Assisted disabled individuals to foster independence while still closely monitoring safety at all times.
  • Assist medical professionals with tasks to facilitate their workflow.


Timeline

Hospital Laboratory Technician

UC Davis Medical Center
04.2025 - Current

Per-diem Phlebotomist CPTII

UC Davis Medical Center
04.2024 - 04.2025

In-Patient Phlebotomist

Sutter Medical Center Sacramento
07.2023 - 09.2024

Out-Patient Phlebotomist

Sutter Medical Foundation
02.2022 - 07.2023

Mobile Phlebotomist

Sprinter Health
09.2021 - 12.2021

Phlebotomist

Quest Diagnostics
01.2021 - 09.2021

Phlebotomist

Sacramento Kings Covid Testing
01.2021 - 05.2021

Bachelor of Science - Health Science

California State University, Sacramento

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