Valerie Santistevan
Cedar Springs Hospital
Colorado Springs,CO
23
years of professional experience
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Work History
MHS
7 Months- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Lab Assistant
6 Years 4 Months- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Medical Screener
4 Months- Verified donor eligibility through health questionnaires, vital signs, and screening protocols.
- Measured temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and pulse oximetry using calibrated medical equipment.
- Collected fingerstick samples for hematocrit and protein testing with strict infection-control practices.
- Documented screening results accurately in electronic donor records and compliance systems.
Lab Assistant
6 Years 1 Month- Collected and processed specimens following laboratory safety and infection-control protocols.
- Prepared patient samples for testing, labeling, transport, and accurate chain-of-custody tracking.
- Assisted clinical staff with routine lab workflows and specimen handling tasks.
- Updated patient records and lab documentation in electronic health systems with accuracy.
PCT
3 Months- Monitored patient vital signs and reported abnormal readings to nursing staff
- Prepared dialysis stations with required supplies, equipment, and sanitization steps
- Assisted patients with positioning, comfort, and routine pre-treatment procedures
- Documented treatment observations accurately in electronic health records
Education
No Degree - Phlebotomy
Skills
Team player
Hard worker
Highly experienced
Empathetic
Quick to learn
Reliable
compassionate
willingness to learn new things
catch on quickly to new tasks.
Timeline
MHS
Cedar Springs Hospital
03.2026 - CurrentRead More
Medical Screener
CSL Plasma
02.2023 - 06.2023Read More
Lab Assistant
PCHC
02.2014 - 03.2020Read More
PCT
FMC Dialysis
09.2008 - 12.2008Read More
Lab Assistant
Centura Health
08.2003 - 12.2009Read More
PCC
No Degree from Phlebotomy
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