VICKY QUINTANA
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Highly-skilled phlebotomist with 20 years professional with focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Skilled in venipuncture, Drug testing, patient interaction, and maintaining accurate records. Known for adaptability and reliability in dynamic healthcare environments. Strong communicator with proven leadership abilities and commitment to high standards.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomist 11
Quest Diagnostics
Las Vegas, NV
09.2021 - Current
- Improved patient satisfaction by consistently providing efficient and accurate blood draws.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Managed conflicts within the team effectively, promoting a positive work environment conducive to productivity and growth.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
Phlebotomist Technician
Cancer Center of Denver
88th Huron Street
06.2021 - 08.2023
- Reduced patient anxiety through compassionate communication and expert venipuncture techniques.
- Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear, or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
- Upheld HIPAA compliance through careful management of confidential patient records and lab results.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles. Set up analyzer,assist with CBC results.
Lead Phlebotomist
HCA, North Suburban
91ST Grant St
01.2013 - 05.2021
- Increased efficiency by maintaining organized workstations and well-stocked inventory levels.
- Assessed patients'' conditions prior to phlebotomy procedures, identifying potential complications or contraindications before proceeding safely with the procedure.
- Implemented best practices for specimen handling to minimize contamination risks.
- Responsible for scheduling and team lead,quickly responded to and resolve all customer service issues in a timely manner, maintains professionalism attitude.
Education
High School Diploma -
Grand Mesa High
Grand Junction, CO06-1992
Skills
- Data entry
- Patient care
- Patient support
- Paperwork processing
- Venipuncture and capillary puncture
- HIPAA regulations
- Adaptable to change
- Phlebotomy procedures
- Medical terminology
Certification
Certificate in Laboratory Assistant
Timeline
Phlebotomist 11
Quest Diagnostics
09.2021 - Current
Phlebotomist Technician
Cancer Center of Denver
06.2021 - 08.2023
Lead Phlebotomist
HCA, North Suburban
01.2013 - 05.2021
High School Diploma -
Grand Mesa High