1. Chona May dela Cruz
chodelacruz@yahoo.com
1554 Circulo Brindisi ■ Chula Vista CA 91915 ■(619) 948-5521
Objective
Quality-focused (ASCP licensed) medical laboratory technician with excellent critical thinking skills and
hands-on experience gained through internship program. Perform all laboratory tests and procedures
with attention to detail and optimum quality.
Education
ASCP Licensed Medical Laboratory Technician January 2014
Southwestern Community College - Chula Vista, CA
Certified Phlebotomy Technician October 2012
New Bridge College - El Cajon, CA
Associate in Science Degree May 2009
Pharmaceutical and Laboratory Science
Southwestern Community College - Chula Vista, CA
Employment
Medical Laboratory Technician March 2014- present
Palomar Medical Center, Escondido CA
■ Work with different instrumentation such as Advia, ACL Top, Iris, Centaur, Tosoh, ABL 825 and
Seimens Vista
■ Operate the laboratory integrated system including logging specimens, entering and verifying results,
calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment with proper documentation
■ Interact with internal and external customers in a professional and courteous manner
■ Receive and process microbiology specimens
POCT Assistant Coordinator September 2014 – present
Palomar Medical Center, Escondido CA
■ Work with different POCT analyzers such as Accuchek Inform II, hemochron, and iSTAT
■ Help create competency modules and exams for nurses and POCT operators
■ Create presentations and training guides for nurses and POCT operators
Court Operation Clerk Trainee December 2010 – August 2012
East County Superior Court, El Cajon CA
■ Processed and balanced payments
■ Provided courteous and professional service and accurate assistance to internal and external
customers in person and via telephone
Student Worker January 2008 - May 2009
Chemistry Department, Southwestern College, Chula Vista CA
■ Prepared solutions and set up supplies and equipment used in Chemistry classes
■ Cleaned glassware and instruments used for experimentation
Student Research Associate January 2007 - May 2008
Chemistry Department (Dr. David R. Brown), Southwestern College
■ Assisted in conducting experiments for the application of UV-Vis spectroscopy and deconvolution
methods to understand various two-state chemical systems
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2. Volunteer Experience:
Certified Dialysis Tech July 2013- April 2015
■ Rendered care and administered hemodialysis treatments to patients in end stage renal failure
■ Provided medical care to patients with renal failure as directed by the medical staff and nephrologists
■ Reported to charge nurse immediately, if any, abnormal changes noticed in patient condition
■ Initiated and terminated dialysis according to clinic protocol
■ Maintained a safe environment for patients by following clinic procedures and policies
■ Recorded patients treatment by using a flow sheet provided by the clinic
■ Operated and troubleshoot NxStage One Cycler for home hemodialysis
President for MLT Class of 2013-2014 October 2012 - January 2014
■ Served as student liaison between the program director and the class
■ Attended and participated in advisory meeting of the MLT program
■ Volunteered in promoting the program
■ Attended different activities to promote the MLT program such as the Health & Wellness Fair at the
Paradise Valley Hospital in National City and Health care Professional Forum in Southwestern College
President of Church of Christ Youth Organization October 2006 – July 2012
■ Planned activities for the children such as “Educational Field Trip”, “Teacher’s Appreciation Day”,
“Neighborhood Appreciation Day” and other activities that promote education and community service
■ Helped in community clean-up spearheaded by the county of San Diego and the Church of Christ
■ Lead in reading to the children and helping librarians organize books
■ Participated in the activity “Singing for a Cause”, where convalesces home were visited and gave
entertainment to the residents
Choir member of Church of Christ December 1997 - Present
■ Sing in the worship services and other activities of the church
Activities:
Oral Presentations:
■ “Curve Fitting and Deconvolution Method Applied to Spectroscopic Measurements in Simple
Two-State Chemical System,” 180th 2YC3 Conference, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, April 2008.
■ “Undergraduate Research - Discovering the Role of Community Colleges,” Discussion Session at NSF
Conference, Washington, D.C., 2008.
Poster Presentations:
■ “Curve Fitting and Deconvolution Method Applied to Spectroscopic Measurements in Simple
Two-State Chemical System”
■ 235th ACS National Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana, April 2008
■ 180th 2YC3 Conference, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, April 2008. Poster and oral presentation were
awarded first place.
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