Lorena De Vera
Anaheim
Summary
Dedicated phlebotomist with proven expertise at Labcorp, skilled in venipuncture and patient care. Recognized for exceptional attention to detail and active listening, ensuring accurate specimen collection and compliance with health standards. Committed to enhancing patient experiences while collaborating effectively with healthcare teams to streamline processes and maintain high-quality service.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomist
Labcorp
Long Beach
09.2023 - Current
- Performed venipuncture and collected lab samples, ensuring proper labeling and storage per specifications.
- Calibrated and maintained laboratory field equipment for sustained accuracy and functionality.
- Organized and cleaned work area, ensuring availability of necessary supplies and reagents.
- Collected blood samples from patients following safety and quality protocols.
- Prepared and labeled specimens for laboratory analysis efficiently.
- Maintained clean and organized workspaces to ensure compliance with health standards.
- Assisted patients with procedures, ensuring comfort and understanding of the process.
- Recorded patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to streamline sample collection processes.
- Educated patients on post-procedure care and answered their questions thoroughly.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies, ensuring availability for daily operations.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
- Verified patient information prior to specimen collection.
- Located veins suitable for puncture to draw blood using sterilized needles, vials and other equipment.
- Adhered to HIPAA guidelines regarding patient privacy.
- Collected specimens from pediatric, adult, geriatric, and special needs patients.
- Provided excellent customer service while interacting with patients.
- Delivered quality patient care by completing accurate and timely collection and transport of clinical specimens according to established procedures.
Phlebotomist/ Medical Assistant
Dr Arun Patel MD
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Vital Signs, Injections Biometrics, Venipuncture, Processing, Filling Customer Service
- Collected blood samples following safety and quality protocols.
- Maintained accurate patient records and specimen labels for tracking purposes.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to ensure efficient patient flow during draws.
- Ensured proper disposal of biohazard materials in compliance with regulations.
- Monitored equipment functionality and reported any malfunctions promptly.
- Provided excellent customer service while interacting with patients.
- Documented patient information into electronic medical records system.
- Provided assistance to clinical staff during patient visits.
Dental Assistant
Dental Aesthetics Professionals
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Preparing Instruments, X-rays, Sterilized, Assisting during the procedures.
- Assisted dentists with patient procedures and chairside support.
- Prepared and sterilized dental instruments and equipment for safe use.
- Scheduled patient appointments and managed office communications efficiently.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care.
- Maintained accurate patient records using dental software systems.
- Collaborated with dental team to ensure smooth workflow during procedures.
- Provided compassionate patient care to enhance overall experience in clinic.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
- Followed dentists' directions for giving patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Phlebotomy USA
1450 N Tustin Ave.S 202 Santa Ana, Ca07-2021
The Valley School Radiation Safety - Radiation Safety
The Valley School Radiation Safety
Los Angeles, Ca02.2021
Medical Assistant
US Colleges
Anaheim, Ca10-2020
Skills
- Active listening
- Time management
- Learning strategies
- Attention to detail
- Customer service
- Product expertise
- Medical terminology proficiency
- Venipuncture skills
- Basic pharmacology knowledge
- Vital signs assessment
- Anatomy and physiology understanding
- Injection techniques
- Specimen transport and processing
- Visual acuity testing
- Urinalysis procedures
- audiometry testing
- electrocardiogram (EKG)
- pulmonary function testing (PFT)
References
- Dr Arun Patel, Doctor, (714) 686-2075
- Dulce Delos Santos, Supervisor, (949) 573-0212
- Debbie Wineland, Supervisor, (714) 904-6597
Administrative Skills
- Patient Care Services
- Active Listening
- Time Management
- Learning Strategies
- Excellent Attention to Details
- Customer Service
- Product Knowledge
Timeline
Phlebotomist
Labcorp
09.2023 - Current
Phlebotomist/ Medical Assistant
Dr Arun Patel MD
08.2022 - 08.2023
Dental Assistant
Dental Aesthetics Professionals
01.2021 - 05.2021
High School Diploma -
Phlebotomy USA
The Valley School Radiation Safety - Radiation Safety
The Valley School Radiation Safety
Medical Assistant
US Colleges