Karland Carimbocas
(RPT) Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Abdool Ghanny Street ,Aranguez ,POS
Summary
Motivated Geriatric Nurse offering skills in electronic health records and medication management. Knowledgeable in all acute and chronic conditions and willing to go the extra mile to support patients. Competent Phlebotomy Technician with [Number] years of experience working in high-volume, fast-paced hospital settings. Highly knowledgeable in routine blood drawing procedures and using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles. Committed to maintaining highest quality standards when collecting, labeling and processing samples and specimens.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Phlebotomy Technician
West Shore Private Hospital (Victoria Labs)
West, Trinidad and Tobago
04.2023 - 11.2025
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Conducted venipuncture and other CT procedures.
- Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
- Participated in continuing education programs to stay up to date on new technologies and procedures.
- Handled insurance verification tasks using [Software] and [Software] to validate patient insurance information.
- Collected blood samples in accordance with laboratory protocols and regulations.
- Verified proper storage and transportation of specimens to laboratories.
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
- Assisted in training and onboarding new phlebotomists.
- Performed venipunctures, finger sticks and heel sticks for both adult and pediatric patients.
- Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear, or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
- Provided guidance and support to laboratory personnel.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve phlebotomy processes.
Geriatric Nurse
Maria's Home
Woodbook , Trinidad and Tobago
11.2017 - 12.2019
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Verified that elderly patients felt welcomed in compassionate care setting by employing well-honed listening and communication skills.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
Dental Assistant
ValparK Dental Clince
Valpark Valsyn, Trinidad and Tobago
09.2016 - 10.2018
- Enhanced newborn outcomes and promoted bonding by teaching new mothers how to breastfeed and care for infants.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Managed day-to-day routines for newborn babies by administering medication and fluids and checking vital signs regularly.
Dental Assistant
Millennium and Dental Medical Services
St Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago
07.2019 - 07.2019
- Assisted dentists in permanent and temporary restorative procedures, including applying dental fillings, placing temporary crowns and seating permanent crowns.
- Created bitewing, panoramic and periapical X-ray images for dentist to review.
- Protected patients by sterilizing instruments and equipment between every consultation.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
- Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
- Entered patient data into dental records system and observed confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
- Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
- Followed dentists' directions for giving patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
- Stocked and prepared exam and treatment rooms by setting up required instruments, tools, supplies and equipment.
- Escorted patients to exam rooms while making friendly conversation to prepare for cleanings and procedures.
Education
Trinidad And Tobago Registered Nurse Academy
Port Of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago11.2018
Skills
- Ongoing assessments
- Physician communication
- Body mechanics knowledge
- Staff Development and Precepting
- Geriatric treatment knowledge
Volunteering
I also had the privilege of volunteering under TTMA Trinidad and Tobago Medical association. Where I was working along with the Doctors and RN Nurses giving Vaccines, screening persons, and observation section. This was such a pleasure to be to serve my country Trinidad and Tobago under the Medical Team.
Certification
- PT - Phlebotomy Technician
Timeline
Registered Phlebotomy Technician
West Shore Private Hospital (Victoria Labs)
04.2023 - 11.2025
Dental Assistant
Millennium and Dental Medical Services
07.2019 - 07.2019
Geriatric Nurse
Maria's Home
11.2017 - 12.2019
Dental Assistant
ValparK Dental Clince
09.2016 - 10.2018
Trinidad And Tobago Registered Nurse Academy
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