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Lydia Pollyn

Moreno Valley

Summary

A Certified Phlebotomist with extensive training and hands-on experience in venipuncture, capillary puncture and special collection techniques. Quick to build rapport with patients and successful at reducing patient's anxiety or discomfort. Detail-oriented and able to learn new concepts quickly. Highly familiar with centrifugation and aliquoting procedures and medical terminology. Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Canaan Home Care
06.2013 - 03.2024
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals
  • Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output
  • Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols
  • Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely
  • Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.

Phlebotomy Technician Externship

VA Loma Linda Healthcare System
09.2023 - 09.2023
  • Sanitized work area after every patient to prevent contamination and spread of disease
  • Provided patient education regarding the procedure being performed and post-procedure care instructions
  • Counseled patients to ease fears, explain procedures, and enhance cooperation during blood draws
  • Labeled patient samples, double-checking information for accuracy
  • Promoted blood specimen integrity for laboratory testing using accurate selection of collection tubes and correct technique
  • Completed 150 successful blood draws and 40 hours of training.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Bright Expectations
09.2021 - 07.2023
  • Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures
  • Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed
  • Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns
  • Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system
  • Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.

Education

Phlebotomy -

US COLLEGES
Riverside, CA

Psychiatric Technician -

Mt San Antonio College
Walnut, CA

Skills

  • Patient preparation
  • Order of draw
  • Sample and specimen collection
  • Venipuncture Expertise
  • Blood culture collection
  • Specimen Preparation
  • Geriatric phlebotomy
  • Adaptable approach
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Sample Processing
  • Decision-Making
  • Stress Management
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Sample storage
  • Syringe method
  • Medical terminology knowledge
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Specimen handling

Certification

  • PT - Phlebotomy Technician
  • Licensed PT

Accomplishments

Maintained compliance with OSHA, HIPAA, and CLIA standards.

Timeline

Phlebotomy Technician Externship

VA Loma Linda Healthcare System
09.2023 - 09.2023

Certified Nursing Assistant

Bright Expectations
09.2021 - 07.2023

Certified Nursing Assistant

Canaan Home Care
06.2013 - 03.2024

Phlebotomy -

US COLLEGES

Psychiatric Technician -

Mt San Antonio College

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