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YESENIA CURIEL

Litchfield Park,AZ

Summary

Motivated and driven professional seeking to advance my career in a medical setting, in which I can continue to both use my current knowledge and expand.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lab Assistant

Queen of the Valley Hospital
07.2024 - Current
  • Managed specimen sample handling, receiving, storage and inventory.
  • Logged samples correctly into computerized tracking system.
  • Maintained lab by calibrating equipment and cleaning surfaces and items used.
  • Enhanced laboratory efficiency by maintaining and organizing equipment, supplies, and samples.
  • Ensured accurate test results with proper use of lab equipment and adherence to protocols.
  • Prepared samples for centrifugation, aliquoting and preserving sample integrity.

LEAD PHLEBOTOMIST

Adventist Health- White Memorial
01.2020 - 05.2024
  • Managed daily operations, including staff scheduling, budgeting, and lab maintenance tasks.
  • 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.
  • Streamlined workflow by implementing innovative processes and procedures.
  • Developed strong relationships with patients by fostering trust during the blood collection process.
  • Ensured compliance with industry regulations and safety protocols to maintain a safe work environment.
  • Led initiatives aimed at optimizing workflows which resulted in increased productivity within the department.
  • Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
  • Organized daily work based on collection priority.
  • Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
  • Mentored junior phlebotomists, resulting in improved team performance and patient satisfaction.
  • Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
  • Adhered to HIPAA standards and maintained patient confidentiality in all interactions.
  • Provided guidance and support to laboratory personnel.
  • Collected blood samples in accordance with laboratory protocols and regulations.

PHLEBOTOMIST

Central City Community Health Center
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • Maintain a reputation for professionalism, job performance, and skills in patients relation, while overseeing 5+ other phlebotomist
  • Performed Venipuncture and skin puncture to obtain blood samples for Laboratory testing in specialty ranging from Pediatrics, Surgery, Rehabilitation, Orthopedic, Intensive Care, Labor and Delivery, and Same Day Surgery
  • Actively responsible for the department, serving as an initial resource and a communication liaison between immediate staff, departments, and Patient Service management
  • Extensive knowledge in laboratory computer operations, blood drawing procedures, training new employees, and verifying patients demographics including personal data

MEDICAL ASSISTANT/PHLEBOTOMIST

Planned Parenthood
01.2005 - 01.2007
  • Build and maintain positive, quality relationships with both internal (colleagues) and external (patients, clients, donors, etc)
  • Counsel patients in birth control, family planning services, and assist clinicians during medical sessions such as medical terminations and colposcopy
  • Obtain vital signs and blood collections to assure accurate, safe, and reliable specimen for clinical laboratory
  • Demonstrate commitment to exceeding customer expectations at every opportunity with the ability to effective manage multiple customers and projects
  • Collaborated with physicians, patients, and insurance providers to provide meaningful care, enabling successful blood unit collections at the site
  • Followed all phlebotomy safety regulations, including the proper use of PPE, OSHA cleanliness standards, handling of biohazard materials and blood disposal methods
  • Engaged with patients to determine areas of increased sample output and enhanced patient exposure
  • Successfully drawing 50 venipuncture and 25 skin puncture from outpatients

Education

CERTIFICATE OF PHLEBOTOMY TECHNICIAN -

PHLEBOTOMY TRAINING SPECIALISTS
WEST COVINA
01.2019

HIGH SCHOOL -

MONTOBELLO HIGH SCHOOL
MONTOBELLO, CA
01.2019

Skills

  • Accuracy and Confidentiality
  • Building Rapport
  • Leadership
  • Detail-Oriented
  • Problem-Solving
  • Office Management
  • Excellent Customer Service
  • Organization and Planning
  • Time Management
  • Computer Proficiency
  • Data Entry

Certification

Phlebotomy Technician, California, CPT-1

Languages

Spanish
Full Professional

Timeline

Lab Assistant

Queen of the Valley Hospital
07.2024 - Current

LEAD PHLEBOTOMIST

Adventist Health- White Memorial
01.2020 - 05.2024

PHLEBOTOMIST

Central City Community Health Center
01.2019 - 01.2020

MEDICAL ASSISTANT/PHLEBOTOMIST

Planned Parenthood
01.2005 - 01.2007

CERTIFICATE OF PHLEBOTOMY TECHNICIAN -

PHLEBOTOMY TRAINING SPECIALISTS

HIGH SCHOOL -

MONTOBELLO HIGH SCHOOL

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