Valerie Anaya
Los Angeles
Summary
Highly-skilled phlebotomist with 6 years of experience in healthcare settings. Provides compassionate and professional care. Proficient in collecting blood specimens and processing for further analysis.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Phlebotomist
Independent Phlebotomy Provider Group
10.2020 - Current
- Demonstrated adaptability by effectively performing blood draws on diverse patient populations, including pediatric, geriatric, and challenging cases.
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
- Addressed questions and concerns to educate patients on collection process and procedures.
- Trained new phlebotomists in proper blood collection techniques and safety protocols, elevating overall quality of care.
- Adhered to HIPAA standards and maintained patient confidentiality in all interactions.
- Verified patients' identification for proper sample collection.
- Reviewed and processed requisitions for laboratory tests.
- Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses, or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.
Phlebotomist
West Covina Medical Center
03.2019 - 10.2020
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to prioritize urgent blood draws, ensuring timely analysis for critical care decisions.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Excelled in high-pressure situations, maintaining composure and professionalism during peak hours and emergency scenarios.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Participated in continuing education programs to stay up to date on new technologies and procedures.
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
Phlebotomist
Fast Paramedical
02.2019 - 10.2020
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
- Reduced wait times for patients by effectively managing daily schedules and appointments for mobile phlebotomy services.
- Enhanced patient trust with compassionate care, professional demeanor, and confidentiality in handling sensitive information.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Improved efficiency with accurate and timely completion of blood draws and specimen labeling.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
Dog Groomer
Petsmart
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Maintained a clean, safe, and hygienic work environment for optimal pet care and customer satisfaction.
- Skillfully managed difficult pets using patience and expert handling techniques, ensuring a stress-free experience for both animals and their owners.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, fostering trust in the quality and consistency of grooming services provided.
- Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs, and determined special needs of animals under care.
Education
No Degree - Science
Mt. San Antonio College
Walnut, CA04-2027
High School Diploma -
Los Altos Highschool
Hacienda Heights, CA05-2015
Skills
- Venipuncture
- Order of draw
- Patient care
- Specimen handling
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient confidentiality
- Patient support
- Data entry
Certification
State of California Phlebotomy Technician
CPT- 02007448
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Phlebotomist
Independent Phlebotomy Provider Group
10.2020 - Current
Phlebotomist
West Covina Medical Center
03.2019 - 10.2020
Phlebotomist
Fast Paramedical
02.2019 - 10.2020
Dog Groomer
Petsmart
01.2018 - 01.2019
State of California Phlebotomy Technician
CPT- 02007448
No Degree - Science
Mt. San Antonio College
High School Diploma -
Los Altos Highschool
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