TINA AMBRIZ
Healthcare Administration
Houston
Summary
Offering reliability and dedicated work ethic, eager to learn and develop in administrative environment. Brings understanding of basic clinical procedures and proficiency in using office software. Ready to use and develop organizational and communication skills in Undergraduate Administrative Assistant role.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
1
1
Language
Work History
Registered Phlebotomy Technician
Memorial Hermann Hospital
08.2021 - Current
- Reduced wait times for patients by quickly processing specimens and finalizing paperwork.
- Built strong relationships with nursing staff to facilitate seamless patient care coordination.
- Helped to identify areas for improvement in phlebotomy procedures or processes, contributing to a continuous improvement culture within the organization.
- Increased efficiency by effectively managing the inventory of supplies and equipment necessary for phlebotomy procedures.
- Adhered to strict privacy regulations, ensuring the protection of sensitive patient information at all times.
- Contributed to a positive workplace culture by supporting colleagues and fostering teamwork.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide comprehensive care for patients requiring blood draws or related services.
- Assisted with training new phlebotomy technicians, sharing expertise and best practices for success.
- Enhanced laboratory productivity by maintaining a clean and organized work environment.
- Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses, or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.
Phlebotomist
Houston Methodist
02.2018 - 01.2021
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Reduced contamination risks by strictly adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining a clean work environment.
- Participated in continuing education programs to stay up to date on new technologies and procedures.
- Supported laboratory technicians by preparing and organizing samples for analysis, facilitating smoother workflow.
Retail Store Manager
Cindies Boutique
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Maintained a clean and organized store appearance to enhance the overall shopping experience for customers.
- Optimized store displays and appearance via strategic merchandising.
- Completed routine store inventories.
- Improved store sales by implementing effective marketing strategies and attractive visual merchandising.
- Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
- Managed inventory control processes to restore back stock, control costs, and maintain sales floor levels to meet customer needs.
- Recruited and retained top talent, with focus on completing timely performance evaluations, providing positive feedback, and rewarding superior performance.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly provided constructive feedback coaching opportunities improvement recognition outstanding achievements.
Education
Master of Science - Health Administration
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH 05.2001 -
Skills
Blood collection techniques
Infection control adherence
Record keeping efficiency
Maintaining confidentiality
Customer service
MS office
Office administration
Supplies ordering
Employee supervision
Documentation and recordkeeping
Accomplishments
- Won "Bee" award in 2024.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Improved blood collection process by preparing supplies to match patient load.
- Maintained compliance with OSHA, HIPAA, and CLIA standards.
- Educated 2 phlebotomy students on venipuncture and capillary puncture techniques.
Certification
Registered Phlebotomy Technician (RPT) - American Medical Technologists (AMT).
Timeline
Registered Phlebotomy Technician
Memorial Hermann Hospital
08.2021 - Current
Phlebotomist
Houston Methodist
02.2018 - 01.2021
Retail Store Manager
Cindies Boutique
01.2016 - 01.2018
Master of Science - Health Administration
Southern New Hampshire University
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Southern New Hampshire University
05.2001 -
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