Lorena Gonzalez
Compton
Summary
Experienced Phlebotomist with strong hospital and outpatient experience performing venipuncture, blood cultures, specimen handling, and patient care. Skilled in working with pediatric, geriatric, inpatient and outpatient populations while maintaining accuracy, infection control, and excellent communication with healthcare teams. Proven ability to work independently, train staff, and lead workflow coordination in fast-paced medical environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Laboratory Assistant
Keck Hospital of USC
Los Angeles, CA
11.2021 - Current
- Communicate effectively with nurses and physicians regarding patient care and specimen collection
- Receive, process, and distribute specimens to appropriate department
- Perform venipuncture procedures accurately and efficiently
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection
- Label patient samples , double-checking for accuracy
- Follow safety and infection control
- Work indepently without supervision
- Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture , using butterfly and or straight needle
- Assist in CODES for blood draw
- Coordinate workflow based on priority
- Take initiative to go above and beyond on all my assignments
- Verify collection orders and communicate discrepancies to nurses
- Collect blood samples efficiently
Phlebotomist
MemorialCare Medical Group
10.2020 - 11.2021
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Draw blood venipuncture
- Centrifuged and aliquot serum or plasma into transfer tube
- Processed stool and urine
- Activate future orders on power chart
- Verified quality of specimens by centrifuging specimens for logistics courier to pickup
- Process certain patient specimens for send out facilities
- Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date and patient name and DOB
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Harbor UCLA Medical Center, LADHS
Torrance, CA
08.2018 - 12.2020
- Conducted blood draws using various techniques, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- Processed and labeled specimens accurately for laboratory analysis.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of phlebotomy area to enhance efficiency.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to improve patient care workflows.
- Enhanced patient comfort by maintaining a calm and professional demeanor during blood draw procedures.
- Evaluated and determined the most appropriate venipuncture site to minimize patient discomfort during blood collection procedures.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
- Exhibited strong interpersonal skills when interacting with patients from various cultural backgrounds to establish rapport quickly.
- Demonstrated adaptability in handling various types of patients, including pediatrics, geriatrics, and special needs individuals.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Contributed to team success by training new phlebotomists on proper techniques and best practices.
- 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.
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
- Assisted in training and onboarding new phlebotomists.
- Performed venipunctures, finger sticks and heel sticks for both adult and pediatric patients.
Education
High School Diploma -
Paramount High School
Paramount, CASkills
- Lab safety protocols
- Laboratory safety protocols
- Patient care
- Specimen processing
- Pipetting techniques
- Accurate labeling and handling
- Sample collection
- Specimen transportation
- Bilingual
- Fast learner
- Customer service
- Prioritizing
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Laboratory Assistant
Keck Hospital of USC
11.2021 - Current
Phlebotomist
MemorialCare Medical Group
10.2020 - 11.2021
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Harbor UCLA Medical Center, LADHS
08.2018 - 12.2020
High School Diploma -
Paramount High School