Christina Caesar
Norwalk
Summary
Join an organization that will enable and encourage me to use the skills that I have acquired over the last 20 years of my career. Proactive and versatile professional with a dedication to quickly adapting to new challenges. Strong problem-solving abilities and a proven track record of fostering strong relationships with clients and team members. Focused on supporting team success and achieving positive results.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Phlebotomist
Octapharma Plasma
Azusa
09.2024 - Current
- Cultivate exceptional customer service and a positive donor experience, aligned with the organization's values.
- Ensure proper identification of donors and protect their private information in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures.
- Execute venipuncture and plasmapheresis procedures in strict accordance with the highest safety and quality standards.
- Cross-trained in all areas, including donor screening, lab processing and the donor floor.
- Monitor donor conditions, employing techniques to ensure donor comfort, safety, and the quality of plasma product.
- Perform daily, weekly, and monthly calibration and maintenance of automated plasmapheresis machines; remove and/or replace equipment from service as needed.
- Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability by assisting staff at multiple centers during times of need.
- Perform capillary collections to obtain blood samples for donor screening.
Provider/Caregiver
In Home Supportive Services
Torrance
05.2023 - 10.2024
- Provide exceptional care to patients in the privacy of their home.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living.
- Vital signs, administer medications.
- Safely transport patients from bed to wheelchair etc.
- Perform dressing change/wound care.
- Report any mental or physical changes to patients medical provider.
- Provide transportation for appointments, shopping and outings.
Covid-19 Screener/Phlebotomist
Sameday Health
Venice Beach
05.2021 - 01.2023
- Travel to multiple locations to obtain blood samples for medical testing through venipuncture.
- Maintain a professional code of conduct and a positive attitude when interacting with patients in set home environments.
- Deliver clinical excellence in home, event or hotel environments to patients.
- Educate patients on additional products outside of COVID services, including, but not limited to IVs, injections, and health panels.
- Successfully complete all appointments on time; verify and maintain patient records.
- Maintain appropriate inventory levels before and at the end of each shift.
- Prepare and label samples, specimens for testing and analysis.
- Complete all assigned appointments on the schedule or collaborate with other medical staff to make sure all appointments are completed in a timely manner.
Covid-19 Screener, CNA
Aya Healthcare
San Diego
10.2020 - 04.2021
- Covid-19 testing for Marvel Studios.
- Greet, screen all staff, clients and visitors.
- Traveled to homes, businesses and events to perform nasal swab testing.
- Appropriately discarding items used during swab procedures.
- Maintained a clean work environment.
Per diem CNA
CareRev
Los Angeles
08.2019 - 09.2020
- Help patients move between beds, wheelchairs, and other locations.
- Ensure the patient's environment is safe and prevent them from harming themselves or others.
- Immediately report any changes in the patient's condition or any urgent needs to the nursing staff.
- Help with activities of daily living, such as eating, using the bathroom, and personal hygiene, as directed.
Travel CNA
One Staff Medical
Omaha
05.2020 - 07.2020
- Assist patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and using the toilet.
- Take and record vital signs like temperature, blood pressure, and pulse.
- Serve meals, assist with feeding, and ensure patients have adequate water intake.
- Keep patient rooms clean and organized, including changing linens and disposing of waste.
Travel CNA
Mednet Professionals
Rancho Cordova
11.2019 - 03.2020
- Performed basic medical task including blood glucose checks, wound care and catheter care.
- Reported physical and mental changes to nurse.
- Document patient intake, output, and changes in health or behavior.
- Made sure patients food orders where done in a timely manner.
Travel CNA
Medical Solutions
Omaha
08.2019 - 11.2019
- Assists with ADL's by bathing, feeding, ambulating, transferring and turning patients.
- Record and report vital signs.
- Answer call lights in a timely manner.
- Maintain a clean and safe room for patients.
Critical Care Tech
VA Hospital
Los Angeles
07.2004 - 10.2018
- Provided high quality care for patients in the Emergency Room.
- Managed supplies clean and make up beds, restock inventory to ensure optimal availability for patient care.
- Assisted with basic eye exams.
- Performed bladder catheterizations.
- Performed EKG's.
- Adhered to all safety guidelines, hospital protocols, and regulations.
- Supervised mentally ill patients, often involving them in recreational activities.
- Restrained and deescalated agitated patients.
- Assisted physicians with procedures: casting, splinting, chest tubes, suturing, central lines, etc.
Education
CPT Certificate -
Los Angeles Career College
Northridge, CA01.2021
CNA Certificate -
Zero-Max Career Institute
Hollywood, CA01.2019
Skills
- Compassionate patient care
- Health record administration
- Training and development
- Regulatory compliance (HIPAA, OSHA)
- Safety and cleanliness protocols
- Multitasking under pressure
- Specimen handling and labeling
- Phlebotomy skills
- Electrocardiogram (ECG) expertise
- Effective communication skills
- Laboratory procedures understanding
- Emergency response training
Certification
First Aid/CPR, American Heart Association, 2025
Timeline
Phlebotomist
Octapharma Plasma
09.2024 - Current
Provider/Caregiver
In Home Supportive Services
05.2023 - 10.2024
Covid-19 Screener/Phlebotomist
Sameday Health
05.2021 - 01.2023
Covid-19 Screener, CNA
Aya Healthcare
10.2020 - 04.2021
Travel CNA
One Staff Medical
05.2020 - 07.2020
Travel CNA
Mednet Professionals
11.2019 - 03.2020
Per diem CNA
CareRev
08.2019 - 09.2020
Travel CNA
Medical Solutions
08.2019 - 11.2019
Critical Care Tech
VA Hospital
07.2004 - 10.2018
CPT Certificate -
Los Angeles Career College
CNA Certificate -
Zero-Max Career Institute