Patricia Rios

Prepared patients for procedures by explaining processes and ensuring comfort. Maintained accurate records of patient information and specimen collections. Ensured compliance with safety protocols and infection control standards.

Phlebotomist - Phlebotomy Training Specialist

• Prepared patients for procedures by explaining processes and ensuring comfort.
• Maintained accurate records of patient information and specimen collections.
• Ensured compliance with safety protocols and infection control standards.
• Monitored patient reactions during and after blood collection for safety.
• Maintained a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Located veins suitable for puncture to draw blood using sterilized needles, vials and other equipment.
• Collected specimens from pediatric, adult, geriatric, and special needs patients.
• Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier and station.
• Prepared and packaged specimens for courier transport.
• Educated patients on proper blood draw techniques.
• Ensured compliance with federal regulations governing laboratory procedures.
• Conducted patient interviews and verified medical records to confirm test requisitions.
• Used finger stick methods to obtain blood from capillaries.
• Identified best veins for intravenous lines and blood draws, avoiding unnecessary pokes.

Phlebotomist - Next Level Clinical Trials - West Covina

(2026-05 - 2026-05)

• Prepared patients for procedures, ensuring understanding and comfort to enhance patient experience
• Verified patient information prior to specimen collection
• Maintained a clean, safe, and organized work environment
• Assisted in the preparation of laboratory specimens for analysis and testing
• Delivered quality patient care through accurate and timely collection and transport of clinical specimens, supporting effective laboratory analysis
• Prepared and packaged specimens for timely courier transport, ensuring proper handling during delivery
• Ensured compliance with safety protocols and infection control standards
• Identified best veins for intravenous lines and blood draws, avoiding unnecessary pokes
• Monitored patient reactions during and after blood collection for safety
• Complied with OSHA standards, as well as wearing all PPE, and made sure to keep universal precautions with CDC standards

High School Diploma - Baldwin Park High School (2019-08 - 2023-06)

Early Childhood Development Certification - Early Childhood Development - Mt. San Antonio College (2023-08 - 2024-08)

CPT I / NHA - Phlebotomy - Phlebotomy USA (2024-11 - 2024-12)