Abigail Altamirano

Motivated and committed professional with extensive experience in customer service who is a recent graduate with foundational knowledge in phlebotomy with hands-on experience gained through an academic program and clinical rotation. Demonstrates strong teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Committed to reliability and fostering positive relationships with patients.

BLS | Basic Life Support

02/2027

Phlebotomy Lab 4B Unit | University of Illinois, Chicago, IL - March 2025 - March 2025 ( 80 total hours )

• Verified patients' identification by following proper guidelines to ensure correct sample collection, reducing instances of mislabeling or compromised patient safety.
• Performed venipuncture with straight needle and winged infusion set, demonstrating proficiency in various collection methods. As well as gaining hands-on experience in specimen processing, like labeling and preparing samples to be sent for laboratory analysis.
• Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
• Demonstrated adaptability by effectively performing blood draws on diverse patient populations, including pediatric, geriatric, and challenging cases.
• Completing 100 successful sticks during clinical rotation.