Yvette Fajardo
Modesto,CA
Summary
Highly-skilled phlebotomist with over one year of experience in healthcare settings as a certified Nurse Assistant. Clear understanding of Assistance with ADLs and training in quality patient care. Proficient in collecting blood specimens and processing for further analysis. Accomplished at easing patient anxieties and hitting veins on first attempts. Experienced in skin puncture draws utilizing varied needle gauges and collection techniques tailored to patient need. Eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in the medical field. Reliable employee looking for the opportunity to grow and move forward. Offering excellent communication and good judgment. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nurse Assistant
Oak Valley Hospital District
09.2022 - Current
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Delivered high-quality care to rehabilitation patients in hospital facility.
- Supported needs of 10+ residents under long-term care.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
Phlebotomy Externship
Doctors Medical Center
09.2023 - 09.2023
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
- Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear, or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
- Verified patients' identification for proper sample collection.
- Collected blood samples in accordance with laboratory protocols and regulations.
- Adhered to HIPAA standards and maintained patient confidentiality in all interactions.
Phlebotomy Student
First Lady Permanente
01.2023 - 09.2023
- Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
Student Nurse Assistant
Bethany Home Care
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Cared for patient activities of daily living by assisting with eating, bathing, toileting and mobility
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to optimize comfort
- Used mobility devices to transport patients
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery with nursing staff
- Counted and recorded inventory levels of unit equipment and supplies
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared- living areas, and nursing stations
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Modesto Junior College
Modesto, CA05.2027
Certificate - Phlebotomy
First Lady Permanente
Turlock, CA11.2023
Certificate - Nursing Assistance
Modesto Junior College
Modesto, CA06.2022
High School Diploma -
Central Valley High School
Ceres, CA06.2021
Skills
- Vital Signs Collection
- Output Monitoring and Reporting
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Support
- Quality Patient Care
- CNA Certification
- Infection Prevention and Control
- Venipuncture
- Patient Confidentiality
- Specimen Labeling Procedures
- Order of draw
- Team collaboration
- Phlebotomy Technician (PT)
- Certified in CPR/AED
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
- CPT- Certified Phlebotomist Technician
- BLS - Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Phlebotomy Externship
Doctors Medical Center
09.2023 - 09.2023
Phlebotomy Student
First Lady Permanente
01.2023 - 09.2023
Certified Nurse Assistant
Oak Valley Hospital District
09.2022 - Current
Student Nurse Assistant
Bethany Home Care
05.2022 - 07.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Modesto Junior College
Certificate - Phlebotomy
First Lady Permanente
Certificate - Nursing Assistance
Modesto Junior College
High School Diploma -
Central Valley High School
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