STEVEN GUZMAN
McMinnville,OR
Summary
Certified Phlebotomist with over 18 months training and experience at a federal prison environment in venipuncture, capillary puncture and special collection techniques. Quick to build rapport with all patients and successful at reducing patients' anxiety or discomfort. I deal with inmates on a daily basis whom I have difficulty accessing adequate puncture sites due to collapsed veins. It is now an area of expertise for me. Another area of expertise is translating for various on site professionals.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
2019
2019
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Phlebotomist
FCI Sheridan
Sheridan, Oregon
02.2023 - Current
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
- Verified patient information prior to specimen collection.
- Located veins suitable for puncture to draw blood using sterilized needles, vials and other equipment.
- Provided excellent customer service while interacting with patients.
- Adhered to HIPAA guidelines regarding patient privacy.
- Performed venipuncture and other blood collection procedures according to established standards.
- Collected specimens from pediatric, adult, geriatric, and special needs patients.
- Delivered quality patient care by completing accurate and timely collection and transport of clinical specimens according to established procedures.
- Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier and station.
- Responded quickly and effectively to emergency situations.
- Centrifuged blood specimens in test tubes and capillary tubes to separate cells and sediment from blood serum.
- Processed samples accurately and efficiently.
- Documented patient information into electronic medical records system.
- Prepared and packaged specimens for courier transport.
- Promoted blood specimen integrity for laboratory testing using accurate selection of collection tubes and correct technique.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies used in phlebotomy services.
- Verified collection orders and communicated discrepancies to nurses.
- Collected specimens for drug screens, paternity tests and alcohol tests.
- Observed patient for unusual reactions or events to take appropriate action under established guidelines.
- Educated patients on proper blood draw techniques.
- Maintained patient comfort and safety throughout the phlebotomy process.
- Utilized aseptic techniques to prevent infection and cross-contamination during blood collection.
- Identified and labeled specimens accurately, ensuring proper handling and transport to lab.
- Performed centrifugation and specimen aliquoting for sample preparation.
- Identified best veins for intravenous lines and blood draws, avoiding unnecessary pokes.
- Counseled patients to ease fears, explain procedures, and enhance cooperation during blood draws.
- Collected specimen samples and transported to laboratory for processing.
- Coordinated workflow based on stat, schedule, or outpatient needs.
Education
McMinnville High School
McMinnville, ORSkills
- Venipuncture techniques
- Specimen handling
- Blood collection procedures
- Electronic medical records
- Aseptic techniques
- Patient care
- Regulatory compliance
- Emergency response
- Quality assurance
- Effective communication
- Customer service
- Attention to detail
- Situational awareness
- Patient education
- Geriatric phlebotomy
- Health and safety
- Venipuncture expertise
- HIPAA compliance
- Laboratory procedures understanding
- Specimen collection and storage
- Blood collection techniques
- Medical terminology
- Order of draw
- Specimen preparation
- Personal protective equipment usage
- Paperwork processing
- Adaptable approach
- Syringe method
- HIPAA
- Blood culture collection
- Sanitation and sterilization
- Proper labeling
- Hemoglobin testing
- Sample labeling
- Infection control
- Multi-sample collection
- Blood collection
- Sample and specimen collection
- Emergency response training
- Patient support
- Blood component separation
- Quality control
- Specimen labeling procedures
- Health education
- Butterfly needle technique
- Venipuncture
- Pediatric phlebotomy
- Skin puncture
- Communication
- Venipuncture and capillary puncture
- Patient assessment
- Recording data
- Patient preparation
- Professionalism
- Instrument sterilization
- Collect samples
- Reliability
Timeline
Phlebotomist
FCI Sheridan
02.2023 - Current
McMinnville High School