Monica Forster
Canoga Park,CA
Summary
Seeking a position as a Certified Phlebotomist with an organization to enhance experience with laboratory services and phlebotomy skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomy Technician
Mission Community Hospital
Panorama City, CA
05.2023 - 06.2023
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
Assembler/Clean Room Operator
Medtronic
Northridge, CA
07.2019 - 08.2022
- Utilized label application equipment to label tubes, containers and boxes.
- Enhanced team performance with smooth distribution of needed supplies.
- Disinfected and sterilized equipment and containers to destroy microorganisms.
- Completed forms and equipment logs to distribute to appropriate personnel.
- Trained new employees in assembly skills to improve team production levels.
- Assembled diabetic medical devices, that are implanted inside patients bodies.
Front Desk/Lab Assistant
White Dove Nursing
04.2017 - 07.2019
- Answered customer telephone calls promptly and appropriately handled needs.
- Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival and offered assistance.
- Managed specimen sample handling, receiving, storage and inventory.
- Assisted with support duties such as filling products, labeling products, testing samples and taking inventory.
- Prepared samples for centrifugation, aliquoting and preserving sample integrity.
Medication Technician
Inn At The Park Ventura
Woodland Hills, CA
01.2011 - 04.2017
- Assisted with specimen collections
- Prepared medication doses accurately by following medication administration record (MAR) written by healthcare providers.
- Reordered medication to maintain adequate supply.
- Monitored patient responses to medication to report adverse reactions quickly.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
Education
GED -
California High School Equivalency
06.2023
Phlebotomy
Los Angeles Career College
Northridge05.2023
Associate Degree in Nursing - Licensed Vocational Nurse
Valley College of Medical Careers
West Hills, CA10.2009
Skills
- Exceptional communication skills
- Organized with ability to prioritize assignments
- Multitasking
- Time Management
- Compassionate
- Open to constructive criticism to improve skills and performances
Timeline
Phlebotomy Technician
Mission Community Hospital
05.2023 - 06.2023
Assembler/Clean Room Operator
Medtronic
07.2019 - 08.2022
Front Desk/Lab Assistant
White Dove Nursing
04.2017 - 07.2019
Medication Technician
Inn At The Park Ventura
01.2011 - 04.2017
GED -
California High School Equivalency
Phlebotomy
Los Angeles Career College
Associate Degree in Nursing - Licensed Vocational Nurse
Valley College of Medical Careers