Brian Feria
La Puente,CA
Summary
Highly-skilled phlebotomist with 10 years of experience in healthcare settings. Provides compassionate and professional care. Proficient in collecting blood specimens and processing for further analysis. Currently seeking a new opportunity in a Hospital setting.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Phlebotomist
Los Angeles General Medical Center
Los Angeles, CA
04.2024 - Current
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
- Performed venipunctures, finger sticks and heel sticks for both adult and pediatric patients.
- Reduced contamination risks by strictly adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining a clean work environment.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
- Promoted a positive atmosphere within the phlebotomy department through active participation in team meetings and effective communication with colleagues.
- Improved patient comfort by efficiently drawing blood samples using various techniques such as venipuncture and capillary puncture.
- Collected blood samples in accordance with laboratory protocols and regulations.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Excelled in high-pressure situations, maintaining composure and professionalism during peak hours and emergency scenarios.
- Demonstrated adaptability by effectively performing blood draws on diverse patient populations, including pediatric, geriatric, and challenging cases.
- Contributed to the development of phlebotomy training materials, enhancing the skillset of new employees and improving overall team performance.
- Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
- Adhered to HIPAA standards and maintained patient confidentiality in all interactions.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Followed established safety protocols and standards to minimize risk of infection and injury.
- Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear, or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
Phlebotomist
Independent Phlebotomy Provider Group
03.2016 - 03.2024
- Communicate with nurses and dispatch to obtain information regarding pre-analytical process
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
- Acted as first point of contact and set appointments for prospective clients.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Maintained strong knowledge of basic medical terminology to better understand services and procedures.
- Obtained updated contact information from all subjects and verified data for accuracy.
- Verified client information by analyzing existing evidence on file.
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
Phlebotomist
Diagnostics Laboratory
03.2013 - 03.2016
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Verified patients' identification for proper sample collection.
- Followed established safety protocols and standards to minimize risk of infection and injury.
- Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear, or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
Sales Floor Associate
Target
11.2011 - 03.2013
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Utilized customer feedback to improve services and apply best practices.
- Managed efficient cash register operations.
- Coordinated restocking of sales floor with current merchandise and accurate signage for current promotions.
- Communication with customers professionally and proactively to provide product information and advice.
Education
Phlebotomy Technician Program - General
Regan Career Institute
Monterey Park, CA03.2012
Education -
Workman High School – Industry
City Of Industry, CA06.2011
Skills
- Venipuncture via Butterfly, Vacutainer & Syringe Capillary punctures via Heel and finger
- Proficient in Spanish
- Excellent Customer Service Support
- Health Education
- Medical Records Maintenance
- Time Management
- Blood Sample Collection
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office and Excel
- Quick Learner
- Detail Oriented
- Patient care
- Specimen handling
Certification
State of California Phlebotomy technician 1-CPT59098
Department of Public Health Services
American Heart Association BLS
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Phlebotomist
Los Angeles General Medical Center
04.2024 - Current
Phlebotomist
Independent Phlebotomy Provider Group
03.2016 - 03.2024
Phlebotomist
Diagnostics Laboratory
03.2013 - 03.2016
Sales Floor Associate
Target
11.2011 - 03.2013
Phlebotomy Technician Program - General
Regan Career Institute
Education -
Workman High School – Industry