Tasia Caldwell
Los Lunas,NM
Summary
Healthcare professional with extensive experience in phlebotomy and specimen management at Presbyterian Healthcare Services. Demonstrated expertise in ensuring HIPAA compliance while providing exceptional patient care. Strong communication skills foster patient trust and facilitate effective medical record management. Committed to maintaining high standards in fast-paced healthcare environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Lab Assistant I
Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Albuquerque, NM
07.2023 - Current
- Performs phlebotomy and other collection procedures accurately and according to established procedures.
- Performs specialized collection procedures such as urine drug collections and PPDs if required.
- Process requisitions and enters test orders into the computer system. Performs inquiry functions, specimen transport verification, and retrieves and prints collection labels.
- Receives, processes, and/or stores specimens as appropriate, centrifuging, splitting, acidifying, aliquoting, measuring, and stabilizing. Performs biohazard disposal as needed or appropriate.
- Performs waived and moderate-complexity testing, provided there is documentation of successful training completion and competency.
- Performs routine equipment maintenance and function checks, including routine pipette calibration if required.
- Orders and maintains supplies and inventory.
- Ensures compliance with all regulatory agencies.
Patient Transporter
Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Albuquerque, NM
06.2021 - 07.2023
- Transport patients between clinical and non-clinical departments and nursing units.
- Transport patients needing admission, surgical and procedural services, inter-unit department transfers, or discharge from facility.
- Provide observation and companionship to appropriate hospitalized patient.
- Assist and provide basic ADLs as appropriate and directed.
- Provide general support for the operation of a nursing department including assuring availability of supplies and equipment as pertaining to transport.
Health Screener
Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Albuquerque, NM
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Greet people as they enter facility and perform necessary health screening.
- Manages patient, visitor and/or employee flow in assigned screening area.
- Escalates positive screens to appropriate medical or nursing personnel.
- Manages patient, visitor and/or employee flow in assigned screening area.
- Monitor number of people entering facility in accordance with Presbyterian policies and guidance.
Phlebotomist
Tricore-Presbyterian Hospital
Albuquerque, NM
07.2019 - 01.2020
- Performs phlebotomy and other collection procedures appropriately and according to established procedures.
Office Assistant
Financial Aid
Albuquerque, NM
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Clerical: Copying, collating, word processing, filling, and answering phone calls
- Customer Service: Helping students with questions about work study and other financial aid related questions. Assist other departments when they have financial aid questions
Education
Online course - Medical Billing & Coding
CNM Ingenuity
Remote06.2025
College - Medical Assisting
Central New Mexico Community College
Albuquerque, NM05.2023
Associate's degree - Integrated Studies
Central New Mexico Community College
Albuquerque, NM12.2020
Certificate - Phlebotomy
Central New Mexico Community College
Albuquerque, NM06.2019
High school diploma - General Studies
Rio Rancho High School
Rio Rancho, NM05.2013
Skills
- Phlebotomy and venipuncture
- Specimen processing and management
- Patient transport and identification
- Effective communication skills
- HIPAA compliance
- CPR certification
- Hospital experience
- Medical terminology expertise
- Medical office organization
- Medical records management
Additional Information
- Practical, hands-on training and experience in accurately and safely performing venipuncture and skin puncture procedures
- Possess CPR and First Aid Certification
- Can perform basic computer skills
- Excellent customer service skills
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to place others at ease in stressful situations
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Clinical Lab Assistant I
Presbyterian Healthcare Services
07.2023 - Current
Patient Transporter
Presbyterian Healthcare Services
06.2021 - 07.2023
Health Screener
Presbyterian Healthcare Services
08.2020 - 06.2021
Phlebotomist
Tricore-Presbyterian Hospital
07.2019 - 01.2020
Office Assistant
Financial Aid
01.2017 - 01.2019
Online course - Medical Billing & Coding
CNM Ingenuity
College - Medical Assisting
Central New Mexico Community College
Associate's degree - Integrated Studies
Central New Mexico Community College
Certificate - Phlebotomy
Central New Mexico Community College
High school diploma - General Studies
Rio Rancho High School