Tiffany Aranda
Albuquerque
Summary
Skilled Dental Assistant/Phlebotomist with proven expertise in venipuncture and patient care, honed at Parkway Dental and Tricore. Excelled in maintaining high safety standards and enhancing patient satisfaction through compassionate communication.
Expert in all aspects of venipuncture with success in working with difficult or needle-adverse individuals.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant/Phlebotomist
Parkway Dental
10409 Montgomery Pkwy NE Ste. 201
06.2024 - Current
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Conducted quality control checks on equipment, ensuring proper functioning and consistent results.
- Assessed patients'' conditions prior to phlebotomy procedures, identifying potential complications or contraindications before proceeding safely with the procedure.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
Phlebotomist
Tricore
UNMH ED Trauma/Stroke
11.2022 - 03.2024
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Excelled in high-pressure situations, maintaining composure and professionalism during peak hours and emergency scenarios.
- Reduced contamination risks by strictly adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining a clean work environment.
- Demonstrated adaptability by effectively performing blood draws on diverse patient populations, including pediatric, geriatric, and challenging cases.
- Improved patient comfort by efficiently drawing blood samples using various techniques such as venipuncture and capillary puncture.
Education
Certificate - Dental Assisting
NM Dental Academy
Albuquerque, NM03-2024
Certificate - Phlebotomy
CNM
Albuquerque, NM11-2022
Skills
- Venipuncture
- Order of draw
- Patient care
- Specimen handling
- Sample and specimen collection
- Patient confidentiality
- Blood collection techniques
- Venipuncture expertise
- HIPAA
- Dental impressions
- Dental radiography
- Digital X-ray proficiency
Timeline
Dental Assistant/Phlebotomist
Parkway Dental
06.2024 - Current
Phlebotomist
Tricore
11.2022 - 03.2024
Certificate - Dental Assisting
NM Dental Academy
Certificate - Phlebotomy
CNM