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Adela Leiva

Colton

Summary

Compassionate Phlebotomist with 20 years expertise in venipuncture and patient care at Loma Linda Medical Center. Proven ability to enhance patient experiences while maintaining strict adherence to infection control protocols. Skilled in specimen handling and labeling, ensuring accurate and timely results. Committed to continuous education and delivering exceptional service in high-pressure environments.

Work History

Phlebotomist

Loma Linda Medical Center
  • Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
  • Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
  • Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
  • Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
  • Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
  • Excelled in high-pressure situations, maintaining composure and professionalism during peak hours and emergency scenarios.
  • Reduced contamination risks by strictly adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining a clean work environment.
  • Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
  • Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
  • Demonstrated adaptability by effectively performing blood draws on diverse patient populations, including pediatric, geriatric, and challenging cases.
  • Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
  • Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
  • Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
  • Participated in continuing education programs to stay up to date on new technologies and procedures.
  • Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
  • Verified proper storage and transportation of specimens to laboratories.
  • Verified patients' identification for proper sample collection.

Education

Medical Assistant- Phlebotomy

Regional Occupational Program
Redlands, CA
06.2013

Phlebotomy

Wagner Institute
Moreno Valley, CA
12.2004

Skills

  • Venipuncture
  • Order of draw
  • Patient care
  • Specimen handling
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Patient confidentiality
  • Venipuncture expertise
  • Blood collection techniques
  • Specimen labeling procedures
  • Quality control
  • Paperwork processing
  • Pediatric phlebotomy
  • Patient assessment
  • Proper labeling
  • Specimen collection and storage
  • Excellent communication
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • Sample and specimen collection
  • Patient preparation

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Phlebotomist

Loma Linda Medical Center

Medical Assistant- Phlebotomy

Regional Occupational Program

Phlebotomy

Wagner Institute
Adela Leiva