Elena Parra
Fall Church
Summary
Dedicated, compassionate, detail-oriented senior phlebotomist with over 23 years of experience in a fast-paced environment seeking a full-time position where I can utilize my knowledge, skills, and patient care. Excellent customer service skills and teamwork abilities, with a commitment to achieving company goals and delivering exceptional service.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Phlebotomist
Quest Diagnostics
Falls Church
05.2023 - Current
- Collected approximately 50 blood samples through venipuncture in a high-pressure lab environment while adhering to safety protocols.
- Facilitated training sessions for new staff on phlebotomy procedures, focusing on specimen collection and processing.
- Assisted patients and healthcare staff by addressing concerns and clarifying procedures.
Floater Phlebotomist
Sunrise Medical Laboratories
Chantilly
04.2015 - 04.2023
- Executed venipuncture across all age groups in inpatient and outpatient settings, nursing homes, and during home visits.
- Prepared specimens for laboratory testing, including blood, urine, stool, blood cultures, and kits.
- Collaborated with clients, providers, and laboratory personnel to address specimen-related issues.
Phlebotomy Team Lead
Solstas Lab Partners
Chantilly
11.2010 - 04.2015
- Identified operational improvement areas, including development of cheat sheets.
- Investigated, reviewed, and collected discrepancies between patient data entry systems and actual collections.
- Conducted monthly site visits to assess compliance, performance, and client satisfaction.
Phlebotomist Technician
LabCorp
Reston
03.2010 - 11.2010
- Performed venipuncture procedures for 50 patients across all age groups in an outpatient facility.
- Verified orders and billing through accurate data entry and order processing.
- Collected drug screens, glucose tolerance tests, urea breath tests, and paternity samples.
Phlebotomist
Kaiser Permanente
Falls Church
01.2004 - 12.2009
- Executed venipuncture and capillary puncture for 50 outpatients daily.
- Conducted rapid strep tests, PKUs, bleeding time, and IVP draws in radiology department.
- Entered and verified patient demographics and clinician orders to maintain data accuracy.
Education
Associate of Science - General Studies
Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VA09-2005
Phlebotomy Program Certificate - Phlebotomy
Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VA09-2003
Skills
- Bilingual in Spanish
- Multi-tasking
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Speed and accuracy
- Patience and empathy
Accomplishments
Kaiser Permanente Diversity Program - Qualified Bilingual Staff Certificate
Timeline
Senior Phlebotomist
Quest Diagnostics
05.2023 - Current
Floater Phlebotomist
Sunrise Medical Laboratories
04.2015 - 04.2023
Phlebotomy Team Lead
Solstas Lab Partners
11.2010 - 04.2015
Phlebotomist Technician
LabCorp
03.2010 - 11.2010
Phlebotomist
Kaiser Permanente
01.2004 - 12.2009
Associate of Science - General Studies
Northern Virginia Community College
Phlebotomy Program Certificate - Phlebotomy
Northern Virginia Community College