Veronica Garcia
Wilson,North Carolina
Summary
Dynamic and bilingual professional with a proven track record in medical settings, exemplified by impactful roles at Nash County Health Department and ARCpoint Labs. Excelled in simultaneous interpretation and venipuncture, enhancing patient care and communication. Demonstrated exceptional teamwork, ethical standards adherence, and multitasking abilities, significantly contributing to workplace efficiency and patient satisfaction.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Foreign Language Interpreter
Nash County Health Department
04.2024 - Current
- Took patients vitals and gave them instructions on how to collect a clean urine specimen.
- Disinfected rooms after use, washed speculums at the end of the day, put speculums into autoclave to be sterilized, and kept the entire clinic stocked with supplies.
- Supported medical staff in providing appropriate care for patients through accurate and empathetic interpretation of their concerns and symptoms.
- Used knowledge of accepted ethical guidelines to interpret confidential and sensitive information.
Phlebotomist
ARCpoint Labs
05.2023 - 04.2024
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Reduced contamination risks by strictly adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining a clean work environment.
- Improved patient comfort by efficiently drawing blood samples using various techniques such as venipuncture and capillary puncture.
Front Desk Associate
Carolina Family Health Centers
08.2018 - 05.2023
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly, maintaining professionalism at all times.
- Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival, offered assistance, and answered questions to build rapport and retention.
- Maintained strict patient privacy standards by securely handling sensitive information such as payment details or personal data.
- Answered customer telephone calls promptly and appropriately handled needs.
Education
No Degree - Nurse Aide I
Nash Community College
Rocky Mount, NC11-2024
No Degree - Phlebotomy And Clinical Training
Wilson Community College
Wilson05-2023
High School Diploma -
Beddingfield High School
Wilson06-2018
Skills
- Medical Terminology
- Simultaneous interpretation
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Multitasking Abilities
- Ethical codes adherence
- Venipuncture
- Measuring blood pressure
- Proper use of PPE
- Fluent bilingualism
Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
Timeline
Foreign Language Interpreter
Nash County Health Department
04.2024 - Current
Phlebotomist
ARCpoint Labs
05.2023 - 04.2024
Front Desk Associate
Carolina Family Health Centers
08.2018 - 05.2023
- CPR/AED Certification
No Degree - Nurse Aide I
Nash Community College
No Degree - Phlebotomy And Clinical Training
Wilson Community College
High School Diploma -
Beddingfield High School
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