CHIARA ALDERUCCIO

Phlebotomist

Ajax, L1T 0A2, Canada

Profile summary

Certified Phlebotomy Technician with hands-on experience in venipuncture, specimen handling, and order of draw. Trained in ECG (EKG) acquisition, including proper electrode placement and foundational rhythm interpretation. Demonstrates strong commitment to patient safety, accuracy, and confidentiality in clinical settings. Fourth-year BSc Neuroscience student at Ontario Tech University.

Career highlights

Clinical Research and Patient Support: [Clinical Support]: Conducts interviews and manages sensitive data, providing one-on-one emotional support to patients in clinical mental health settings.

Professional Phlebotomy Technical Training: [Skills Development]: Completed end-to-end technical training in venipuncture and specimen processing, including complex collection techniques and safety protocols.

Key skills

Skills
VenipunctureSpecimen Collection & HandlingPatient Identification & CommunicationInfection Control & Safety ProtocolsSample Labeling & Order of DrawElectronic Health Records (EHR) DocumentationPoint of Care Testing (POCT)Pediatric PhlebotomyGeriatric PhlebotomyDifficult Draws

Professional experience

Volunteer – Patient SupportJun 2025 - Present
Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences | Whitby, Ontario, Canada

Provided one-on-one patient support within a clinical environment, focusing on emotional well-being, conversation, and companionship. Assisted patients with light activities, always ensuring their comfort, privacy, and dignity were maintained. Adhered to institutional safety guidelines and confidentiality standards during interactions with diverse patient populations and healthcare personnel.

  • Provided one-on-one support to patients in a clinical setting, offering emotional support, conversation, and companionship
  • Assisted with light activities while maintaining patient comfort, privacy, and dignity
  • Followed institutional safety guidelines and confidentiality standards while interacting with diverse patient populations and healthcare staff
Research AssistantMay 2025 - Present
Clinical Affective Neuroscience Laboratory (CANdiLab), Ontario Tech University / Ontario Shores | Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

Supported affective and cognitive neuroscience research through patient interviews in a clinical mental health setting. Collected and managed sensitive patient data, adhering to ethical research protocols, confidentiality requirements, and safety standards. Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare and research teams.

  • Conduct interviews with patients in a clinical mental health setting to support affective and cognitive neuroscience research
  • Collect and manage sensitive patient data while adhering to ethical research protocols, confidentiality requirements, and safety standards
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare and research teams
Research AssistantMay 2025 - Present
Clinical Affective Neuroscience Laboratory (CANdiLab), Ontario Tech University / Ontario Shores | Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

In a clinical mental health setting, the individual conducted interviews with patients to support affective and cognitive neuroscience research. Responsibilities included collecting and managing sensitive patient data, ensuring adherence to ethical research protocols, confidentiality requirements, and safety standards. Collaboration occurred with interdisciplinary healthcare and research teams.

  • Conduct interviews with patients in a clinical mental health setting to support affective and cognitive neuroscience research
  • Collect and manage sensitive patient data while adhering to ethical research protocols, confidentiality requirements, and safety standards
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare and research teams
Self-Defense Class AssistantMay 2024 - Jun 2024
Regional Municipality of Durham | Whitby, Ontario, Canada

Supported instructors in preparing materials and assisting participants during self-defense classes. Ensured participant safety, managed attendance, and responded to participant questions in a structured group setting. Adhered to safety procedures and fostered a respectful learning environment.

  • Assisted instructors in preparing materials and supporting participants during self-defense classes
  • Helped ensure participant safety, managed attendance, and responded to questions in a structured group setting
  • Followed safety procedures and supported a respectful learning environment
ESL Tutor / Childcare ProviderJun 2021 - Aug 2021
Private ESL Childcare | Palermo, Italy

Provided one-on-one childcare and English language instruction for a child, contributing to daily routines, activities, and educational development. Maintained a safe, structured, and supportive environment, adapting to individual needs and communicating effectively with parents.

  • Provided one-on-one childcare and English language support for a child, assisting with daily routines, activities, and learning
  • Maintained a safe, structured, and supportive environment while adapting to individual needs and communicating effectively with parents
Production Technician / Warehouse AssistantJun 2019 - Aug 2023
Astuccificio Alderuccio (Jewellery Gift Box Manufacturer) | Palermo, Italy

Managed production machinery for custom case and box stamp manufacturing, adhering to standardized procedures and safety protocols. Ensured quality control, accuracy, and timely order completion by overseeing production workflow. Performed labeling, packaging, and finished product preparation with attention to detail. Collaborated with clients to understand specifications and deliver customized solutions.

  • Operated and monitored production machinery to manufacture custom cases and box stamps while following standardized procedures and safety protocols
  • Managed production workflow to ensure quality control, accuracy, and timely completion of orders
  • Performed labeling, packaging, and preparation of finished products, maintaining organization and attention to detail
  • Collaborated with clients to understand specifications and deliver customized solutions efficiently

Education

Certificate, Phlebotomy TechnicianOct 2025 - Dec 2025
Canadian Phlebotomy Technicians Group Inc. (CPTG)

Completed professional phlebotomy certification, encompassing training in venipuncture, capillary and micro-collection, syringe and winged infusion set techniques, neonatal draws, and difficult collections. Further training included specimen processing, labeling, packaging, centrifugation, order of draw, and urinalysis.

Bachelor's Degree, NeuroscienceSep 2023 - Present
Ontario Tech University

Received an undergraduate degree in Neuroscience, with coursework in biology, chemistry, and laboratory methods. Gained hands-on lab experience and exposure to ethical standards in clinical and research settings.

Certifications

Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT)Canadian Phlebotomy Technicians Group Inc. (CPTG)
Crisis Intervention Training ProgramOntario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences
Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans (TCPS 2: CORE 2022)Panel on Research Ethics (PRE), Government of Canada
WHMIS 2021 – Workplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemOntario Tech University