Yvonne Blanco
Lynwood
Summary
Dedicated phlebotomist with extensive experience at UCLA Health, skilled in blood collection techniques and specimen processing. Proven ability to enhance patient cooperation through effective communication and customer service excellence. Proficient in LIS software, ensuring accurate data entry and compliance with PPE standards for optimal lab operations.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical assistant /Certified Phlebotomy Technician
MediQuest Staffing
los angeles
01.2025 - Current
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
Phlebotomist
Procel Staffing
San Pedro
04.2019 - Current
- Responsible for in-patient and out-patient lab draws using care/connect system software and rover hand held device for all patient draws .
- Counseled patients to ease fears, explain procedures and enhance cooperation during blood draws.
Phlebotomist
UCLA Health
Los Angeles
04.2019 - 02.2020
- Obtained blood samples for medical testing and transfusion through venipuncture or capillary puncture.
- Promoted blood specimen integrity for laboratory testing using accurate selection of collection tubes and correct technique.
- Centrifuged blood specimens in test tubes and capillary tubes to separate cells and sediment from blood serum.
Phlebotomy Instructor
HELPSIDE
West Covina
10.2018 - 03.2019
- Responsible for preparing students for CPT-1 state licensing, coordinate lessons plans for instruction, performing venipuncture and skin puncture
- Courses are held 10 days every month.
Phlebotomist
PIH Health Hospital
Downey
05.2016 - 05.2018
- Responsible but not limited to all laboratory duties including in-patient and E.R blood draws receiving and processing in a timely manner assisted with a clerical duties when needed, familiar with LIS software.
Phlebotomist
Quest Diagnostics Inc
Bellflower
07.2012 - 09.2016
- When employed at Quest Diagnostics I was responsible for all patient blood draws and process specimens for laboratory also data entry for all requisitions in care 360 software program.
Phlebotomist
Associated Health Professionals
Culver City
10.2008 - 11.2011
- Phlebotomist for Veterans Hospital
- Worked in the outpatient lab performing all blood draws, also worked in the E.R assisting with EKGS taking vitals, Patient transport
- I am familiar with the I-STAT machine that runs cardiac enzymes, and chemistry panels
- Handled some minor patient care when necessary.
Education
Diploma -
Century High School General Education
Los Angeles, Ca02.2007
Certificate - Medical Assistant
ICDC College - Huntington Park
Huntington Park, CA02-2007
Some College (No Degree) - Phlebotomy
C&S Health Eductation
Granada Hills, Huntington Park, CaSkills
- Data entry and computer skills
- PPE compliance
- Analytical skills
- First aid and CPR
- Blood collection techniques
- Specimen processing and labeling
- Effective communication
- Customer service excellence
- LIS software proficiency
Languages
Spanish
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Medical assistant /Certified Phlebotomy Technician
MediQuest Staffing
01.2025 - Current
Phlebotomist
UCLA Health
04.2019 - 02.2020
Phlebotomist
Procel Staffing
04.2019 - Current
Phlebotomy Instructor
HELPSIDE
10.2018 - 03.2019
Phlebotomist
PIH Health Hospital
05.2016 - 05.2018
Phlebotomist
Quest Diagnostics Inc
07.2012 - 09.2016
Phlebotomist
Associated Health Professionals
10.2008 - 11.2011
Diploma -
Century High School General Education
Certificate - Medical Assistant
ICDC College - Huntington Park
Some College (No Degree) - Phlebotomy
C&S Health Eductation
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