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
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
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
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