Suzette Avila
Grand Prairie,TX
Summary
As a certified Phlebotomist, I am dedicated to provide and utilize my knowledge of phlebotomy, friendly work ethic in a facility where growth and opportunities are constantly offered.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomist and Specimen Processor
Ut Southwestern Medical Center
12.2022 - Current
- Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to ensure accurate test orders and appropriate sample collection methods were used.
- Reduced patient wait times by implementing effective appointment scheduling system.
- Performed venipunctures, finger sticks and heel sticks for pediatric patients.
- Aliquoting Specimens
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality, personalized bedside care.
- Streamlined workflow in a fast-paced environment by maintaining accurate documentation, prioritizing tasks efficiently, and communicating effectively with colleagues.
Phlebotomist
Carter BloodCare
06.2021 - 10.2022
- Apheresis trained with plasma and double red cells on ALYX machine
- Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Monitored patients for reactions and verified sample quality.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness.
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe or butterfly venipuncture methods.
- Determined donor eligibility by conducting screenings, interviewing prospective donors, and obtaining medical histories.
Secretary
Avila Transportation LLC
11.2016 - 11.2020
- Filing paper work
- Answering calls, taking messages and handling correspondence
- Logging and processing bills and expenses
Childcare
06.2015 - 09.2019
- Assisted children with school homework, assigned reading, and other activities
- Safely transported children to and from school
- Created engaging, educational, and innovative games adapted for a child with special needs.
Education
Associates of Science -
Mountain View College
Dallas, TX2023
Certificate of Completion BLS Certified - undefined
Texas School of Phlebotomy
Irving, TX2021
High School Diploma - undefined
Grand Prairie High School
Grand Prairie, TX2016
Skills
- Venipuncture
- Accordance with standards
- Blood Cultures
- Glucose Testing
- Finger & Heel Sticks
- Butterfly Venipuncture
- Aseptic and Sterilization Techniques
- Apheresis Trained
- Vital Signs Measurement
- Screening Donors
- Plasma Donation
- Double Red cell Donation
- Whole Blood Donation
- Pediatric phlebotomy
- Aliquoting Specimens
- Specimen handling
- Patient Care
- Transplant knowledge
Timeline
Phlebotomist and Specimen Processor
Ut Southwestern Medical Center
12.2022 - Current
Phlebotomist
Carter BloodCare
06.2021 - 10.2022
Secretary
Avila Transportation LLC
11.2016 - 11.2020
Childcare
06.2015 - 09.2019
Associates of Science -
Mountain View College
Certificate of Completion BLS Certified - undefined
Texas School of Phlebotomy
High School Diploma - undefined
Grand Prairie High School