Tiffany Castillo
Hollister,CA
Summary
Compassionate professional in healthcare, adept at performing venipuncture and blood collection tasks with precision and care. Known for maintaining high productivity levels and efficiently completing procedures to uphold patient comfort and accuracy. Skilled in specimen handling, data entry, and patient education, ensuring safe and effective practices. Excel in communication, empathy, and adaptability, fostering positive patient experiences and efficient clinical workflows.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Laboratory Phlebotomist
Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital
Hollister, CA
12.2016 - Current
- Performed venipunctures and skin punctures on patients to draw blood for laboratory tests.
- Demonstrated excellent patient care by providing comfort and assurance during the procedure.
- Maintained accurate records of all specimen collection, labeling and transport procedures.
- Processed specimens according to laboratory instructions while adhering to safety regulations.
- Provided guidance to patients on pre-test preparations such as fasting requirements.
- Reviewed test orders from physicians or other authorized practitioners for accuracy prior to drawing blood samples.
- Adhered to quality standards set by the laboratory for specimen collection techniques.
- Transported specimens safely from collection sites to laboratories using appropriate containers and temperature controls.
- Assisted nursing staff with intravenous starts if needed while following proper safety precautions.
- Responded promptly to requests from medical personnel regarding urgent blood draws or special needs.
- Assisted in training new phlebotomists on proper techniques for collecting blood samples.
- Delivered quality patient care by completing accurate and timely collection and transport of clinical specimens according to established procedures.
- Counseled patients to ease fears, explain procedures and enhance cooperation during blood draws.
Education
Certification - Phlebotomy
Bay Area Medical Academy
San Francisco, CA12-2015
High School Diploma -
San Benito High School
Hollister, CA07-2010
Skills
- Venipuncture Expertise
- HIPAA Compliance
- Anatomy and physiology
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Specimen Preparation
- Data Entry
Certification
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) - National Healthcareer Association (NHA).
Timeline
Laboratory Phlebotomist
Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital
12.2016 - Current
Certification - Phlebotomy
Bay Area Medical Academy
High School Diploma -
San Benito High School