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Michelle Del Valle

Marysville

Summary

Certified Phlebotomy Technician License CPA- 00002397 Skilled Phlebotomist with more than 20+ years of experience in fast-paced hospitals. Expert in quickly and accurately collecting specimens using a variety of venipuncture and capillary puncture techniques. Exceptional bedside manner and adept in easing patients’ fears or anxieties.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Phlebotomist

Adventist Health Rideout Hospital
11.2019 - 02.2025
  • Collected blood samples using venipuncture and capillary methods, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient information and specimen labeling to ensure compliance with protocols.
  • Assisted in training new staff on proper phlebotomy techniques and safety procedures, enhancing team efficiency.
  • Performed routine quality checks on equipment to guarantee accuracy in testing processes and results.

Phlebotomist

Sutter Medical Foundation
03.2005 - 08.2014
  • Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe or butterfly venipuncture methods.
  • Accurately labeled vacutainer tubes with patient name, date and time of collection.
  • Resolved unusual test orders by contacting physicians, nursing stations or reference laboratories.
  • Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
  • Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
  • Assembled tourniquets, needles and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
  • Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.
  • Maintained exam rooms by ordering supplies, transporting specimens, washing and packing instruments and changing solutions.
  • Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.

Certified Phlebotomy Technician

Rideout Health
04.1999 - 03.2005
  • Organized daily work based on collection priority.
  • Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
  • Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
  • Accurately labeled vacutainer tubes with patient name, date and time of collection.
  • Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.
  • Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
  • Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
  • Maintained exam rooms by ordering supplies, transporting specimens, washing and packing instruments and changing solutions.
  • Assembled tourniquets, needles and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
  • Resolved unusual test orders by contacting physicians, nursing stations or reference laboratories.
  • Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flow.
  • Responded to Code Red pages and followed through on disposition of patients.

Education

High School Diploma -

Linden High School
Linden, CA

Phlebotomy

Ja'Onnas Medical L aboratory Skills
Sacramento, CA

Skills

  • Venipuncture
  • Infection control and aseptic procedures
  • Recording data
  • Blood specimen storage
  • Specimen labeling procedures
  • Medical office administration
  • Time management
  • Patient confidentiality
  • Detail-oriented
  • Staff management
  • Data entry
  • Infection control
  • Sample and specimen collection
  • Medical laboratory procedures
  • ICD-9 forms
  • Strategic decision-making

Additional Information

I would like to explain the time of non work history. I left my career to move in with my father who was dying from stage 4 bladder cancer. I was able to care for him in his home until he passed away. Thank you for your time.

Timeline

Phlebotomist

Adventist Health Rideout Hospital
11.2019 - 02.2025

Phlebotomist

Sutter Medical Foundation
03.2005 - 08.2014

Certified Phlebotomy Technician

Rideout Health
04.1999 - 03.2005

Phlebotomy

Ja'Onnas Medical L aboratory Skills

High School Diploma -

Linden High School

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