Sharina Ali
Hayward,CA
Summary
Dedicated Phlebotomy Technician with extensive knowledge and skills in dynamic healthcare settings, focused on career growth through continuous learning and professional development. Demonstrates exceptional precision and unwavering commitment to patient care, consistently performing blood draws and sample handling with meticulous care and efficiency. Proven ability to collaborate seamlessly with diverse healthcare teams and adapt to evolving clinical environments, ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Recognized for outstanding technical proficiency in specimen collection and effective patient communication, contributing to enhanced patient satisfaction and operational success.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CERTIFIED PHLEBOTOMY TECHNICIAN
QUEST DIAGNOSTICS
Hayward, California
01.2022 - Current
- Performed venipuncture and capillary draws for diverse patient populations.
- Ensured accurate labeling and handling of specimens to maintain integrity.
- Assisted in training new staff on phlebotomy procedures and safety protocols.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations to comply with health standards.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to optimize patient flow and service delivery.
- Implemented infection prevention measures while conducting venipunctures or capillary punctures on diverse populations.
- Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses, or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.
- Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear, or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Evaluated and determined the most appropriate venipuncture site to minimize patient discomfort during blood collection procedures.
- Reduced patient wait times with efficient scheduling and timely blood draws.
- Increased patient satisfaction by addressing concerns and answering questions about the phlebotomy process.
- Provided compassionate care for anxious patients throughout the phlebotomy process, easing fears and creating a positive experience.
- Ensured accurate specimen collection by following established phlebotomy protocols and guidelines.
MEDICATION TECHNICIAN SUPERVISOR
WATERMARK AT LAKESIDE PARK
01.2009 - 01.2022
- Administer, manage medications, and care for residents. Audit medications cart and/or backstock. Supervise all care staff on floor. Communicate with Physicians, NP, Hospice Agency, and all other HealthCare providers. Contacting Pharmacies for new medication and/or refills. Audit Medical Administration Record (MAR). Document all changes and/or behavioral concerns and communicate with all HealthCare providers. Assistant residents with finger sticks.
- Administered medications accurately per established protocols and resident care plans.
- Conducted regular audits of medication inventory, reducing discrepancies and waste.
- Prepared medication doses accurately by following medication administration record (MAR) written by healthcare providers.
- Unpacked, sorted, counted, and labeled all incoming medications to keep optimum inventory levels.
- Supported health promotion activities by participating in patient care meetings and suggesting medication adjustments.
- Supported needs of 60+ residents under long-term care.
- Administered medications to residents accurately and on schedule.
- Monitored and recorded vital signs to ensure resident health compliance.
- Assisted in developing personalized care plans for each resident's needs.
- Improved medication administration accuracy by meticulously following physician orders and verifying patient information.
- Interacted with patients and monitored vital signs during time of admission to report details to registered nurse.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of pharmacology, applying best practices to medication administration.
SUB CLERK
OAKLAND UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Oakland, CA
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Managed student records and documentation to ensure compliance with district policies.
- Processed enrollment forms and maintained accurate student databases for efficient access.
- Streamlined filing systems, enhancing retrieval speed and organization of important documents.
- Implemented process improvements that reduced paperwork errors and increased productivity.
- Oversaw daily clerical functions, ensuring adherence to deadlines and quality standards.
- Reduced errors in data entry by carefully inputting information into computer systems with attention to detail.
CAREGIVER/MEDICATION TECHNICIAN SUPERVISOR
WILLOW CREEK
Castro Valley, California
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Administered, managed medications and cared for the residents throughout the facility. Supervised all care staff on floor. Performed Clerical duties including filing, faxing, answering telephone call and/or taking messages. Ordered medication and/or refills. Assisted in daily living and/or activities with residents. Assisted in meals.
- Supported needs of 60+ residents under long-term care.
Education
CERTIFIED PHLEBOTOMIST TECHNICIAN -
PHLEBOTOMY TRAINING SPECIALISTS
Santa Clara, CA07.2021
MEDICAL ASSISTANT DIPLOMA -
BRYMAN COLLEGE
Hayward, CA04.2003
GENERAL EDUCATION DIPLOMA -
HAYWARD ADULT SCHOOL
Hayward, CA06.2002
Skills
- Excellent Customer Services
- Excellent Customer Services over 15 years of experience in a Health care setting
- Supervising Position over 15 years of experience
- Maintain Confidentiality and comply with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPAA)
- Ability to follow-through, pay attention to details while working under pressure
- Ability to communicate with patients and families to alleviate fears and anxieties and make them feel more comfortable and cared for
- Ability to work independently and/or as a team
- Basic knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of veins
- Basic Computer Literate
- Specimen handling
- Patient communication
- Venipuncture techniques
- Blood collection procedures
- Safety protocol adherence
- Medical record documentation
- Patient care compassion
- Inventory management
- Compliance with health standards
- Workflow optimization
- Team collaboration
- Time management skills
- Needle disposal safety
- Sample storage procedures
- Venipuncture
- Blood collection techniques
- Specimen labeling procedures
- Sample and specimen collection
- Phlebotomy tech
Certification
- CPT 1 – Certified Phlebotomist Technician
- MA- Medical Assistant
Timeline
CERTIFIED PHLEBOTOMY TECHNICIAN
QUEST DIAGNOSTICS
01.2022 - Current
MEDICATION TECHNICIAN SUPERVISOR
WATERMARK AT LAKESIDE PARK
01.2009 - 01.2022
SUB CLERK
OAKLAND UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
01.2008 - 01.2009
CAREGIVER/MEDICATION TECHNICIAN SUPERVISOR
WILLOW CREEK
01.2007 - 01.2008
CERTIFIED PHLEBOTOMIST TECHNICIAN -
PHLEBOTOMY TRAINING SPECIALISTS
MEDICAL ASSISTANT DIPLOMA -
BRYMAN COLLEGE
GENERAL EDUCATION DIPLOMA -
HAYWARD ADULT SCHOOL