Yvette Perez
Santa Paula,CA
Summary
Highly skilled, compassionate phlebotomist with relevant experience in fast-paced healthcare environments and years of experience. Strong work abilities in patient care, quality control, and data management make for efficient and safe blood collection procedures. Skills in building rapport with diverse patients, ensuring and explaining the blood draw process as well as patient identification. Hardworking employee with patient hospitality, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving patients a positive experience.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Tech
Dignity Health
Oxnard
04.2016 - Current
- Performed venipuncture and other blood collections.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
- Verified patient information prior to specimen collection.
- Collected specimens from pediatric, adult, geriatric, and special needs patients.
- Followed all safety protocols when handling hazardous materials.
- Monitored and restocked inventory supplies used and needed in phlebotomy.
- Adhered to HIPAA and OSHA guidelines and standards.
- Assisted in the training of new phlebotomists.
- Responds quickly and effectively to emergency situations
- Obtained blood samples for medical testing and transfusion through venipuncture or capillary puncture.
- Collected specimens for drug screens, paternity tests and alcohol tests.
- Ensured cleanliness and sterilization of phlebotomy equipment and work area.
- Identified and labeled specimens accurately, ensuring proper handling and transport to lab.
- Participated in continuing education to stay current with phlebotomy practices and policies.
- Utilized aseptic techniques to prevent infection and cross-contamination during blood collection.
- Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date and patient name.
- Obtained blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Checked hemoglobin levels of individuals prior to blood transfusions.
- Maintained supplies in the Emergency Room including stocking shelves and disposing of outdated or expired items.
- Monitored patient conditions and communicated changes to nursing staff and physicians.
- Transported patients from the ER to other departments or units throughout the hospital as needed.
- Assisted with resuscitation efforts in life-threatening situations such as cardiac arrest or trauma cases.
- Administered oxygen, wound dressings, and splinting per physician orders.
- Responded quickly and efficiently to code blue calls in order to provide effective lifesaving measures.
- Prepared rooms for incoming patients by ensuring that necessary equipment was available.
- Ensured proper disposal of hazardous materials such as needles or contaminated linens.
- Facilitated communication between nurses, physicians and other healthcare providers involved in patient care.
- Safely transferred patients to wheelchair or stretchers for transportation to other departments.
- Applied and educated patients on orthopedic devices, such as crutch walking, home care instructions, and take-home materials.
- Filled in for unit clerk.
- Assisted physicians and nurses with medical procedures in the emergency room.
- Provided emotional support to patients and family members in difficult times.
- Collected bodily fluids for laboratory tests such as urine, fecal, spinal, saliva, etc.
- Managed multiple tasks while providing quality patient care.
- Facilitated transfer of patients to other units or facilities, ensuring continuity of care.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Santa Paula High School
Santa Paula, CA06-2009
Some College (No Degree) - Phlebotomy
Clinical Training Institute
OxnardSkills
- Emergency Response
- Effective Communication
- Blood collection
- Venipuncture
- Patient Care & patient verification
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Medical Records knowledge
- Specimen Preparation & handling
- HIPAA compliance
- Sanitation and sterilization
- Preformed EKG's
- Obtained vital signs & entered into medical chart
- Splints & wound care
- organized, responsible, and dependable
- team player
- Direct Patient Care
- CPR
- Cardiac monitoring
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Clinical Tech
Dignity Health
04.2016 - Current
High School Diploma -
Santa Paula High School
Some College (No Degree) - Phlebotomy
Clinical Training Institute
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