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Angela Rodriguez

Riverside

Summary

Care-focused Phlebotomist bringing 18+year background in laboratory settings. 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.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Phlebotomist Float

LabCorp
06.2025 - Current
  • Maintained accurate records of specimens and performed data entry for laboratory tracking systems.
  • Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure timely processing of specimens and optimal patient care.
  • Trained new staff on phlebotomy procedures, safety protocols, and best practices for specimen handling.
  • 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.
  • Excelled in high-pressure situations, maintaining composure and professionalism during peak hours and emergency scenarios.
  • Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
  • Demonstrated adaptability by effectively performing blood draws on diverse patient populations, including pediatric, geriatric, and challenging cases.

Phlebotomist

Kaiser Permanente
12.2024 - 06.2025
  • Collected blood samples using venipuncture and capillary techniques while adhering to safety protocols.
  • Implemented process improvements that enhanced workflow efficiency, reducing patient wait times during sample collection.
  • Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure timely communication of test results and address any discrepancies effectively.
  • 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.

Clinical Research Assistant/Coordinator

Cari Clinical trials
07.2024 - 11.2024
  • 1. Screening patients for potential clinical trials
  • 2. Ordering lab supplies, kits and making sure all supplies comply with lab protocol
  • 3. Entering data for clinical studies
  • 4. Taking patients vitals, drawing blood for patients for specific timed draws. Labeling and processing and sending out all specimens

Phlebotomist

Quest Diagnostics
06.2020 - 04.2024
  • Performing venipunctures on patients of all ages
  • Greeting patients and assisting in making appointments for patients
  • Calling physicians offices to clarify orders
  • Performing closing duties and keeping record of logs

Phlebotomist Technician

PARKVIEW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
08.2013 - 02.2021
  • Collected specimens for testing
  • Answered phone calls from doctors and nurses to verify orders
  • Collected blood samples through venipuncture on geriatric, pediatric, and general population patients
  • Filed reference lab reports
  • Gathered specimens for Coroner's pick up

PHLEBOTOMIST

RIVERSIDE MEDICAL CLINIC
05.2007 - 08.2013
  • Greeted and checked patients in for lab testing
  • Followed doctors' orders and collected blood samples for testing
  • Prepared and processed specimens for outside lab couriers pick up such as Routine, Standing order or STAT
  • Collected blood samples from patients as required by different departments such as Urgent care and Neurology

Education

Phlebotomy

U.S. Colleges
Riverside, CA
01.2006

High school or equivalent - undefined

Martin Luther King Jr. High School
Riverside, CA
01.2002

Skills

  • Bilingual
  • Phlebotomy (10 years)
  • Patient Care
  • CPR Certified
  • Phlebotomist
  • Venipuncture (10 years)
  • Laboratory Experience (10 years)
  • Negotiation
  • Clinical Research
  • Clinical Trials
  • GCP
  • Vital Signs
  • Venipuncture
  • Patient care
  • HIPAA
  • Blood collection techniques
  • Patient support

Certification

  • Certified Phlebotomy Technician
  • Driver's License
  • BLS Certification
  • CPR Certification

Timeline

Phlebotomist Float

LabCorp
06.2025 - Current

Phlebotomist

Kaiser Permanente
12.2024 - 06.2025

Clinical Research Assistant/Coordinator

Cari Clinical trials
07.2024 - 11.2024

Phlebotomist

Quest Diagnostics
06.2020 - 04.2024

Phlebotomist Technician

PARKVIEW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
08.2013 - 02.2021

PHLEBOTOMIST

RIVERSIDE MEDICAL CLINIC
05.2007 - 08.2013

High school or equivalent - undefined

Martin Luther King Jr. High School

Phlebotomy

U.S. Colleges

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