Vanessa Molina
Mesa,AZ
Summary
Competent Phlebotomy Technician with 18 years of experience working in high-volume, fast-paced PSC/IOP settings. Highly knowledgeable in routine blood drawing procedures and using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles. Committed to maintaining highest quality standards when collecting, labeling and processing samples and specimens. Worked from float position working with different lab locations and staff to a lead. Lead position as a phlebotomist and managed a high-volume location. Multiple employees including training new hires as a mentor. Team player with upmost desire to put patient care first and happy employees/clients.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomist Tech III
Banner Sonora Quest Laboratories
12.2004 - Current
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
- Assisted in training and onboarding new phlebotomists.
- Performed venipunctures, finger sticks and heel sticks for both adult and pediatric patients.
- Managed 200-300 patient daily patient service center.
CNA
New Haven Nursing And Rehabilitation
08.2002 - 06.2004
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
Education
No Degree - Nursing
Maricopa Community Colleges - Mesa Community College
Mesa, AZCertification - Phlebotomy
Pima Medical Institute
Mesa, AZ05.2003
Certification - Cna
Gila Pueblo Community College
Globe, AZ06.2002
High School Diploma -
Miami High School
Miami, AZ05.1999
Skills
- Team Leader
- Specimen Collection and Storage
- Patient Support
- Staff Management
- Staff Phlebotomy Training
- Quality Patient Care
- Customer Satisfaction
- Data Entry
Timeline
Phlebotomist Tech III
Banner Sonora Quest Laboratories
12.2004 - Current
CNA
New Haven Nursing And Rehabilitation
08.2002 - 06.2004
No Degree - Nursing
Maricopa Community Colleges - Mesa Community College
Certification - Phlebotomy
Pima Medical Institute
Certification - Cna
Gila Pueblo Community College
High School Diploma -
Miami High School
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