Nathan Mendoza
Union City
Summary
Adaptable healthcare professional with strong skills in blood collection, specimen processing, and inventory management. Known for multitasking abilities and delivering exceptional customer service in high-pressure environments, contributing to efficient workflow and patient satisfaction.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
TSS.II
El Camino Hospital
Mountain View
04.2025 - Current
- Performed venipuncture and blood collection on patients of all ages in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
- Responded promptly to hospital codes, providing critical support during emergency situations.
- Adapted to varying schedules and shifts, demonstrating flexibility and reliability.
- Registered and re-registered patients, ensuring accurate documentation and smooth workflow.
- Managed and filed patient paperwork efficiently, maintaining compliance with hospital policies.
- Proficient in Epic and Beaker electronic medical record systems for patient documentation and lab processing.
CLA/Phlebotomist. II
Regional Medical Center Of San Jose
San Jose
02.2023 - 10.2025
- Proficiently drew blood from patients of varying ages, including adolescents, adults, and geriatrics, ensuring accurate specimen collection and patient comfort.
- Responded promptly to all types of trauma, stroke, and medical alerts in the Emergency Room (ER) and Intensive Care Unit (ICU), demonstrating efficiency and adaptability under pressure.
- Integral member of the rapid response team, providing swift and effective assistance across all areas of the hospital during emergencies.
- Conducted blood draws for patients in diverse hospital departments, including the ER, ICU, Pre-Surgery, and PACU, maintaining strict adherence to safety and sanitation protocols.
- Supported Microbiology department by processing specimens, plating samples, and performing procedures that facilitated accurate diagnostics.
- Contributed to Pathology department by labeling slides, registering patients and samples, coordinating with clinics and hospitals, preparing samples for send out, and managing inventory.
- Organized and maintained inventory, ensuring optimal storage and accurate record-keeping through systematic dating, stamping, and logging.
CLA/Phlebotomist. II
Kern Medical
Bakersfield
12.2018 - 01.2023
- Conducted blood draws on patients of all ages across various hospital departments, prioritizing patient comfort and specimen integrity.
- Demonstrated proficiency in manually running specimens and maintaining familiarity with laboratory programs such as “Putty” and “Cerner” for efficient data management.
- Operated a range of laboratory machines including Vista, Centaur, Arcray, and others, showcasing technical competence and adaptability.
- Conducted quality control procedures on diverse machines, ensuring accurate and reliable test results.
- Logged specimens into laboratory system, facilitating processing for accurate tracking and timely analysis.
- Managed inventory through restocking and loading reagents onto machines, recording dates, expiration dates, and lot numbers to maintain accuracy.
- Prepared slides for microbiology operations and plated specimens for analysis, ensuring readiness for diagnostic testing.
- Safely disposed of waste materials generated by various machines, adhering to established protocols for proper disposal.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nightingale College
Ogden, UT01-2028
Some College (No Degree) -
Mission College
Santa Clara, CACertificate - Phlebotomy
Liberty Career College
Bakersfield01-2018
Skills
- Blood collection techniques
- Specimen processing
- Inventory management
- Task prioritization
- Multitasking
- Customer service
- Flexible and adaptable
Timeline
TSS.II
El Camino Hospital
04.2025 - Current
CLA/Phlebotomist. II
Regional Medical Center Of San Jose
02.2023 - 10.2025
CLA/Phlebotomist. II
Kern Medical
12.2018 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nightingale College
Some College (No Degree) -
Mission College
Certificate - Phlebotomy
Liberty Career College