Virginia P. Bodden
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Secure employment with a reputable Health/Medical Company where I can contribute my 28 years of Medical Experience inclusive of performing work as a Certified Medical Assistant and Certified Phlebotomist with the American Medical Certification Association. Provide my years of Medical Assistant Instructor training to new employees. Train employees in emphatic and compassionate health care. As a proven Leader through my work experiences with LabCorp, Quest, Phleb-Finders, E-Health Screenings I can provide needed leadership as needed.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Phlebotomist
Lab Corporation Of America
02.2019 - Current
- Conducted quality control checks on equipment, ensuring proper functioning and consistent results.
- Increased efficiency by maintaining organized workstations and well-stocked inventory levels.
- Managed daily operations, including staff scheduling, budgeting, and lab maintenance tasks.
- Assessed patients'' conditions prior to phlebotomy procedures, identifying potential complications or contraindications before proceeding safely with the procedure.
- Developed strong relationships with patients by fostering trust during the blood collection process.
- Led initiatives aimed at optimizing workflows which resulted in increased productivity within the department.
- Contributed to a positive workplace culture through active engagement in team meetings and events.
Independent Contractor
Lab Corp, Quest, Phleb Finders, E-Health Screenings and DOCS
01.2014 - Current
- As Lead Screener/Phlebotomist performed Health and Wellness screenings with numerous different Health Companies throughout the Rio Grande Valley and South Texas Region of Texas
- Duties and responsibilities included:
- Provide convenient health and diagnostics services through Mobile Screenings
- Customer Service with soft skills, quality care and positive influences in good choices when issuing results
- Perform capillary Finger Sticks and Venipuncture on all participants using guidelines, protocols and updated technology
- Performed Quality Controls on all machines such as Cholstek, Cardiochek and Tablets
- Performed manual and digital blood pressures, pulse, height, weight, BMI and waist circumference
Medical Assistant Instructor
South Texas Training
12.2010 - 05.2014
- Served as an Instructor to Medical Assistant Students
- In charge of all supplies, and skills taught to students such as finger sticks, venipunctures, measurement of blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respirations, 02 Sat, usage of glucometer, spirometer, sutures and staple removals amongst many more skills (soft skills to show compassion to patients, etc.)
- Lectured on all body systems, medical terminology, reviewed weekly exams grades and homework assignments
- Promoted to Assistant Director of the San Benito School
- Responsible for all Instructors and staff
- Ensure school was properly staffed and supply orders
- Held weekly meetings with staff, and responsible for interviewing candidates for hire
- Successfully pass the Texas Workforce Commission audit to maintain Proprietary School Status
Senior Medical Assistant
Dr. Luis Calo
06.1999 - 09.2010
- Responsible to assist the Physician with minor procedures, triage patients and keep patients rooms in steady flow throughout the day
- In charge of referrals, scheduling of patients for follow up and routine visits
- Answer and return patients phones call
- Telephoned patient’s for lab results, and called pharmacy for prescriptions
- Performed finger sticks and venipunctures for blood test, urinalysis for in-house testing, EKGs and Sterilization of equipment and medical tools
Education
Accepted into LVN Program -
University of Texas in Brownsville – Port Isabel Campus
Port Isabel, TexasCompleted Prerquisites - Alegebra, speech and Medical Terminology
TSTC
Harlingen, Texas12.1990
Certified Medical Assistant - Medical Assistant Skills clinical and clerical
San Antonio College of Medical and Dental Assistants
San Antonio, Texas06.1979
Diploma - General Studies
Edgewood High School
San Antonio, Texas05.1977
Skills
- Phlebotomy
- Capillary Fingersticks
- Electrocardiograms
- Measure of all Vital Signs
- Customer Skills
- Perform Quality Controls
- Proficient in Microsoft Word
- Bilingual English/Spanish
- Serve as Leader at health screening events
Timeline
Lead Phlebotomist
Lab Corporation Of America
02.2019 - Current
Independent Contractor
Lab Corp, Quest, Phleb Finders, E-Health Screenings and DOCS
01.2014 - Current
Medical Assistant Instructor
South Texas Training
12.2010 - 05.2014
Senior Medical Assistant
Dr. Luis Calo
06.1999 - 09.2010
Accepted into LVN Program -
University of Texas in Brownsville – Port Isabel Campus
Completed Prerquisites - Alegebra, speech and Medical Terminology
TSTC
Certified Medical Assistant - Medical Assistant Skills clinical and clerical
San Antonio College of Medical and Dental Assistants
Diploma - General Studies
Edgewood High School
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