Zulimi De Jesus
Certified Phlebotomist
Elkin,NC
Summary
Certified Phlebotomist well versed in venipuncture, capillary puncture and special collection procedures. Detail-oriented and committed to maintaining highest quality control and patient care standards. Adept in variety of software applications for EMR maintenance.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Phlebotomy Clinical Experience
Mount Airy Lab Corp
Mount Airy , North Carolina
10.2022 - 11.2022
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles.
- Followed physician orders to correctly administer therapeutic phlebotomy.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe or butterfly venipuncture methods.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Promoted mission, vision and values of organization and trained new clinical staff in phlebotomy procedures.
Med Tech/ Med Aide
Chatham Nursing And Rehab
Elkin, NC
11.2017 - 03.2019
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Administered medications to patients and remained vigilant for negative side effects.
- Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
- Checked vital signs on daily basis and contacted supervisor regarding patient health concerns or behavioral changes.
- Administered prescribed drugs to high-volume patient caseload.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution
Certified Nursing Assistant
Chatham Nursing And Rehab
Elkin , NC
11.2017 - 03.2018
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- 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.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Professor of Nursing
National University
Rio Grande , PR
01.2016 - 11.2017
- Supported student educational and vocational planning to help each optimize learning strategies and reap long-term career benefits.
- Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost student learning.
- Assessed student knowledge levels and abilities with detailed assessments.
- Strived to continuously update course strategies and content based on current trends and technological advancements in healthcare.
- Oversaw laboratory and clinical environments to help students advance knowledge and abilities.
- Prepared and administered weekly examinations to test student skills.
- Coached underperforming students to help meet clinical objectives
Professor of Nursing
Bayamon Central University
Bayamon, PR
08.2016 - 08.2017
- Supported student educational and vocational planning to help each optimize learning strategies and reap long-term career benefits.
- Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost student learning.
- Assessed student knowledge levels and abilities with detailed assessments.
- Strived to continuously update course strategies and content based on current trends and technological advancements in healthcare.
- Identified and assigned appropriate activities and projects to enhance student learning.
- Compiled, administered and graded examinations to evaluate and record student comprehension levels.
- Prepared and delivered lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as pharmacology, mental health nursing and community health care practices.
- Prepared course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments and handouts for distribution or use within classroom.
BASO Title V Tutor
Dewey University
Hato Rey , PR
08.2014 - 08.2016
- Supported student educational and vocational planning to help each optimize learning strategies and reap long-term career benefits.
- Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost student learning.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses.
- Planned lessons for allotted time to strengthen weak subjects and build skills.
- Provided appropriate learning materials for students.
- Identified learning needs and implemented fun and engaging learning activities to help students advance.
- Met with students and discussed educational goals and expectations.
- Tutored diverse groups of students to strengthen subject comprehension, boost confidence and build important learning skills.
- Stressed importance of good study habits by encouraging students to create personalized study plans.
- Leveraged technology and visual aids to engage students and enhance learning.
- Developed student confidence through positive reinforcement strategies.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Used flashcards and other techniques to test and improve memory through practiced information retrieval.
- Worked with students in classrooms or home environments to provide educational support.
Geriatric Nursing Assistant Instructor
Job Connection Services Inc
San Juan , PR
10.2014 - 10.2015
- Trained 60 students to identify signs of patient health deterioration and clinical equipment malfunction to promote achievement of course objectives.
- Developed and created clinical assignments to assess student skills.
- Supported student educational and vocational planning to help each optimize learning strategies and reap long-term career benefits.
- Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost student learning.
- Strived to continuously update course strategies and content based on current trends and technological advancements in healthcare.
- Oversaw laboratory and clinical environments to help students advance knowledge and abilities.
- Assessed student knowledge levels and abilities with detailed assessments.
- Monitored progress of each student and provided formal evaluation upon completion of clinical placements.
- Prepared and administered weekly examinations to test student skills.
- Identified and assigned appropriate activities and projects to enhance student learning.
- Coached underperforming students to help meet clinical objectives
- Prepared and delivered lectures to undergraduate and graduate students on pharmacology.
- Prepared course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments and handouts for distribution or use within classroom.
Education
Certificate - Phlebotomy
Wilkes Community College
Wilkesboro, NC 09.2022 - Current
License - Medication Aide
North Carolina Department of Health And Human Serv
North Carolina 02.2019 - 02.2019
License - Nursing Assistance
Surry Community College
Dobson, NC 11.2017 - 12.2017
Master of Science - Nursing in Mental Health And Psychiatry
Dewey University
Hato Rey, PR 08.2015 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Dewey University
Hato Rey, PR 12.2013 - 08.2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
Dewey University
Hato Rey, PR 08.2012 - 12.2013
Skills
Vital signs monitoring
undefinedTimeline
Phlebotomy Clinical Experience
Mount Airy Lab Corp
10.2022 - 11.2022
Certificate - Phlebotomy
Wilkes Community College
09.2022 - Current
License - Medication Aide
North Carolina Department of Health And Human Serv
02.2019 - 02.2019
Med Tech/ Med Aide
Chatham Nursing And Rehab
11.2017 - 03.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
Chatham Nursing And Rehab
11.2017 - 03.2018
License - Nursing Assistance
Surry Community College
11.2017 - 12.2017
Professor of Nursing
Bayamon Central University
08.2016 - 08.2017
Professor of Nursing
National University
01.2016 - 11.2017
Master of Science - Nursing in Mental Health And Psychiatry
Dewey University
08.2015 - 12.2016
Geriatric Nursing Assistant Instructor
Job Connection Services Inc
10.2014 - 10.2015
BASO Title V Tutor
Dewey University
08.2014 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Dewey University
12.2013 - 08.2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
Dewey University
08.2012 - 12.2013
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