Veronica Diaz
San Diego,CA
Summary
Dynamic and bilingual healthcare professional with extensive experience at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center, excelling in specimen processing and phlebotomy. Demonstrates exceptional attention to detail and communication skills, ensuring accurate specimen handling and patient care. Proven ability to enhance laboratory efficiency and patient satisfaction through continuous skill development and effective patient interactions.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Specimen Processor
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
San Diego, CA
11.2021 - Current
- Performed laboratory specimen processing, which consisted of receiving, identifying, assigning accession numbers, sorting, preparation, and distribution of blood, urine, and body fluids.
- Efficiently operated Vista, CPRS. Instrument manager, Beckman Power Processor System.
- Confirms the availability of special equipment, and ensures that these items are not expired.
- Knowledge of medical terminology and human anatomy is necessary to assist practitioners with standard procedures.
- Kept lab space and equipment clean to prevent contamination with hazardous substances.
- Monitored the inventory of supplies necessary for specimen processing.
- Participated in extra training and courses to refine and improve upon industry knowledge.
- Unloaded, unpacked, and routed incoming specimens by type to different staging areas for further processing.
- Assisted other departments with sample collection processes when needed.
- Recorded specimen data into laboratory information systems accurately and efficiently.
- Ensured specimens were labeled correctly and in compliance with regulations.
- Packaged specimens properly for transport, ensuring they remained intact throughout the shipping process until arrival at th
- Ability to manually clean and disinfect non-critical reusable medical equipment and surfaces, dispose of one-time-use equipment and trash per facility policy, and restock procedural supplies and consumables for daily clinical operations.
Phlebotomist
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
San Diego, CA
02.2019 - 11.2021
- Taking care of the VA's in-patients, and out-patients in the blood draw department.
- Verifying patients with the two identifying systems.
- Obtained a variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier and station.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
- Monitored patients for adverse reactions and provided immediate care as needed.
- Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date and patient name.
Education
Western Medical Training Center
1161 E Main Street Unit 205, El Cajon City Ca 920210-2021
GED -
Family Health Services Training Center,Inc
3500 Fifth Avenue, Suite 203, San Diego Ca 9210305-2017
Skills
- Patient interaction
- Bilingual Spanish/English
- Attention to detail
- Communication skills
Certification
- Certify Nurse assistant - license number 0128522.
- National Phlebotomy license Number cpt 01015068
- CPR certify
Timeline
Specimen Processor
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
11.2021 - Current
Phlebotomist
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
02.2019 - 11.2021
Western Medical Training Center
GED -
Family Health Services Training Center,Inc
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