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Eva Hernandez

Los Angeles

Summary

Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Clincal Lab Technician II

The Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne
04.2023 - 12.2024
  • Maintained a high level of accuracy in test results by following strict quality control procedures.
  • Cleaned and sterilized tools and equipment to maximize purity of specimens.
  • Operated basic laboratory equipment such as balances, pH meter, colorimeter, spectrophotometer, autoclave and evaporator.
  • Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
  • Contributed to a safe working environment by consistently following established safety procedures and guidelines within the lab setting.
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
  • Oversaw inventory management, optimizing stock levels, and reducing waste.
  • Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.

Clinical Laboratory Technician II

Children's Hospital Los Angeles
11.2021 - 02.2023
  • Set up, maintain and verify sterility of lab equipment and tools
  • Collect blood samples with focus on accuracy and adherence to aseptic techniques
  • Maintain strict aseptic fields when collecting biological samples, minimizing staff and patient infection risks
  • Label transfer tubes and follow exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport
  • Use personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients
  • Stock phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies
  • Track collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection
  • Review patient records for accuracy and completeness
  • Organize daily work based on collection priority
  • Follow established guidelines for reporting significant medical errors or unanticipated outcome in patient care
  • Collect blood samples using Vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles
  • Communication with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear or anxiety and optimize cooperation and success
  • Receive, label and analyze samples (blood, toxic, tissue, etc.)
  • Design and execute laboratory testing
  • Adhere to standard procedures
  • Determining and performing tests needed for the analysis and report
  • Recording tests and analyses and then reporting the results
  • Discussing and answering any questions regarding the results
  • Organizing and storing samples in accordance with all safety and other requirements to ensure the safety of personnel and integrity of the sample
  • Cleaning and maintaining lab equipment, including recalibration of equipment
  • Maintaining equipment records and daily work logs
  • Staying current on technical and scientific advances in their field
  • Provided exceptional customer service, addressing clinician inquiries promptly and professionally.

Medical Scheduling Coordinator

Rockpoint Legal Funding
11.2019 - 03.2020
  • Coordinating with medical providers and patients to schedule surgeries, procedures and consultations
  • Advising all parties of current case status and treatment updates
  • Preparing client forms and contracts for review and execution
  • Keeping client files organized with all current contracts and case documents
  • Working with medical facilities to obtain billing information for timely payment
  • Monitoring and stay informed all active and pending medical applications
  • Keeping applications moving continuously
  • Assisting other members of the office with various tasks as they arise

Account Executive

Beverly Hills Ambulatory Surgery Center
09.2018 - 11.2019
  • Documented patient medical information, case histories and insurance details to facilitate smooth appointments and payment processing
  • Supported providers in outpatient medical office through coordinating all administrative operations
  • Answered phone calls and messages for the medical facility, scheduling appointments and handling patient inquiries
  • Facilitated organized record retrieval and access by maintaining filing system for both in-house and discharged residents
  • Improved timely payment of bills by developing flexible payment plans for patients
  • Collaborated with assistants and doctors to prepare and set up rooms with adequate supplies and equipment
  • Enhanced office efficiency by handling 40+ callers per day
  • Contacted hospitals to confirm patients medical histories and prevent inaccurate diagnoses and treatments
  • Carried out front office duties utilizing data entry skills in framework of medical database
  • Developed and implemented strategies driven by hard data, understanding of consumer behavior, and metrics to boost sales and brand awareness

General Manager

Auntie Anne's
10.2014 - 04.2018
  • Analyzed and interpreted store trends with Revel to facilitate planning
  • Opened new chain store and exceeded sales and profit goals by 50% at end of first year
  • Led cross-functional projects and identified and solved complex problems in all areas of business
  • Held associates accountable for meeting established operational guidelines, brand standards, customer service expectations, and company policies
  • Advanced store sales position, restructuring departments and modeling customer service techniques to employees
  • Performed analysis to inform key strategic decisions and presented data-driven recommendations to senior leadership
  • Managed business operations, working closely with senior management to develop KPIs, build operating dashboards, and monitor performance
  • Mentored many entry-level associates to achieve leadership positions and quickly became leadership trainer for new store managers
  • Recognized for excellence in building and motivating management and hourly teams
  • Managed performance of team members by conducting performance appraisals and recommending promotions
  • Supported back office procedures, including hiring and employment processes

Education

Phlebotomy -

UCLA Center For Pre-Hospital Care
Los Angeles, CA
06.2021

High School Diploma -

Diego Rivera High School
06.2013

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Management
  • Supervising experience
  • Time management
  • Computer literacy
  • Customer service
  • Bilingual
  • Phlebotomy
  • Medical terminology
  • Microsoft office
  • Experience with children
  • Specimen Collection / Processing
  • Decision-making
  • Project management
  • Operations management

Languages

English
Spanish

Timeline

Clincal Lab Technician II

The Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne
04.2023 - 12.2024

Clinical Laboratory Technician II

Children's Hospital Los Angeles
11.2021 - 02.2023

Medical Scheduling Coordinator

Rockpoint Legal Funding
11.2019 - 03.2020

Account Executive

Beverly Hills Ambulatory Surgery Center
09.2018 - 11.2019

General Manager

Auntie Anne's
10.2014 - 04.2018

High School Diploma -

Diego Rivera High School

Phlebotomy -

UCLA Center For Pre-Hospital Care
Eva Hernandez