Selena Banales-Ramos
Adelanto
Summary
Experienced and compassionate Phlebotomist dedicated to delivering excellent patient care. Known for strong venipuncture skills, a patient-centered approach, and attention to detail. Committed to promoting great service and ensuring safety for every patient.
Compassionate Health Technician known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Possess specialized skills in patient care, medical record keeping, and equipment sterilization. Excel in communication, teamwork, and adaptability, ensuring seamless support in healthcare settings and positive patient experiences.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
8092
8092
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Health Technician
Cucamonga School District
10.2025 - Current
- Assist in Health-related matters for students during school hours.
- Responsible for utilizing the guidelines of life-threatening situations to call 911.
- Check the status of immunizations. Checking the yellow card that all vaccines are up to date up to standard with The California Department of Public Health.
- Given authorization and training to administer medications to students. Log and document every time medication is given.
- Perform lice checks of all new students.
- Document and log injuries, and accident report.
Substitute Health Aide
Rialto Unified School District
04.2025 - Current
- Worked under supervision of the school nurse, providing health related tasks for students.
- Worked in a MOD-SEV classroom, one to one with a TK student, diagnosed with Tuberous Sclerosis. The child had a history of seizures that required all day supervision.
- Required basic first aid, emergency care and medication administration training. Prescribed medication in house was for multiple seizures.
Phlebotomist
LabCorp
Hesperia
03.2023 - 03.2024
- Conducted venipuncture and capillary puncture procedures using various blood collection methods, including butterfly needles and evacuated tube systems, BD Vacutainer System.
- Collected and labeled specimens, ensuring accuracy and adherence to protocols.
- Collaborated with the laboratory staff to ensure efficient specimen processing and delivery.
- Maintained strict compliance with HIPAA regulations and laboratory policy.
- Ensured compliance with infection control protocols and maintained.
- Performed data entry tasks, accurately recording patient information and test requisitions into the electronic medical record system using the extensive online test menu searchable by name, test number, or code, offering diagnostic, genetic, and drug testing services
- Performed 20+ blood draws daily, consistently maintaining a success rate while adhering to all safety protocols.
- Centrifuged specimens and prepared them for testing, ensuring proper handling and following laboratory protocols.
- Processed over 150+ clinical specimens daily in a fast-paced environment, ensuring 100% accuracy in data entry and labeling.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work area, contributing to a safe and eficient laboratory environment.
Phlebotomist
LifeStream Blood Bank
05.2021 - 08.2022
- Perform all duties related to the collection and handling of blood and blood products.
- Conducted medical history screening, whole blood phlebotomy collection, handling donor recovery and adverse reactions, loading, setting up, and tear down equipment, packing and handling blood products and performing daily quality control.
- Collect apheresis pre-donation samples, donor retest and other samples as requested.
- Drive company vehicles, as required for transportation of blood.
- Assisted patients in understanding procedures to reduce anxiety during blood draws.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies and reported shortages to management promptly.
- Trained new staff on phlebotomy techniques and best practices for patient care.
- Adhered to HIPAA guidelines regarding patient privacy.
- Screened prospective donors by conducting interviews, obtaining medical histories, and measuring vital signs.
- Offered snacks and beverages to blood and plasma donors to maintain proper sugar levels.
- Checked hemoglobin levels of individuals prior to blood donation.
- Counseled patients to ease fears, explain procedures, and enhance cooperation during blood draws.
General Service Worker 1
County of San Bernardino Public Health
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Enter critical information of clients that included, date of births, Lot number of Covid vaccine, and the date the client received vaccine.
- Verified appointments on the MyTurn System.
- Greeting Clients and did patient screening, that included, temperature check, and health check questionnaire.
Education
Bachelor Degree - Public Health Science
Cal State San Bernardino University
Associate Degree - Public Health Science
Victor Valley College
Associate Degree - Math and Science
Victor Valley College
Phlebotomy Certificate - Phlebotomy
AUMT Institute
Skills
- Performing venipuncture and capillary puncture procedures
- Processing blood samples according to established laboratory protocols
- Familiar with medical terminology and patient privacy regulations
- Medication administration
- Blood collection
- Vital signs monitoring
- Team collaboration
- First aid training
- Medical software
- Healthcare software proficiency
- Room restocking
- Laboratory procedures
- Healthcare ethics
- Specimen collection
- Phlebotomy techniques
- HIPAA compliance
- Phlebotomy technician (RPT)
References
- Nyesha Williams, Health Tech Supervisor, 909-767-3365
- Nereida De Santiago, HR Specialist, 909-820-7700 EXT.2402
- Vicki Hamby, Supervisor, 469-921-9468
- Kim Lawton, LabCorp Coordinator, 817-719-6688
Timeline
Health Technician
Cucamonga School District
10.2025 - Current
Substitute Health Aide
Rialto Unified School District
04.2025 - Current
Phlebotomist
LabCorp
03.2023 - 03.2024
Phlebotomist
LifeStream Blood Bank
05.2021 - 08.2022
General Service Worker 1
County of San Bernardino Public Health
01.2021 - 05.2021
Bachelor Degree - Public Health Science
Cal State San Bernardino University
Associate Degree - Public Health Science
Victor Valley College
Associate Degree - Math and Science
Victor Valley College
Phlebotomy Certificate - Phlebotomy
AUMT Institute