AMARIS SOTO
Lancaster,USA
Summary
Registered Nurse with extensive experience in patient care and blood collection. Expertise in orthopedic operating room nursing, outpatient phlebotomy, and cardiac telemetry support, ensuring patient safety and comfort while adhering to infection control protocols.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Blood Donor RN
Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health
Lancaster, PA
07.2026 - Current
- Ensured patient comfort and addressed concerns during blood draw procedures.
- Educated patients on pre- and post-draw care instructions for optimal recovery.
- Located veins suitable for puncture to draw blood using sterilized needles, vials and other equipment.
- Collected blood samples using proper techniques and protocols.
- Verified patient information prior to specimen collection.
Orthopedic Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN)
Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital
Lancaster, USA
04.2026 - 07.2026
- Delivered comprehensive perioperative nursing care to orthopedic surgical patients, enhancing patient experience and outcomes.
- Ensured strict sterile technique and upheld patient safety standards throughout surgical procedures, minimizing the risk of infection.
- Prepared patients for surgery and facilitated intraoperative care, promoting efficient surgical workflows.
- Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, surgical technologists, and nursing staff.
- Support quality and infection prevention standards.
Phlebotomist/ Customer Service Specialist
Penn Medicine Suburban Outpatient Pavilion
Lancaster, USA
01.2020 - 04.2026
- Collected blood samples from [number] patients daily, ensuring adherence to proper techniques.
- Prepared and labeled specimens for laboratory analysis, ensuring 100% accuracy and compliance.
- Educated patients on procedures and addressed concerns, contributing to high patient satisfaction.
- Followed safety protocols to ensure infection control standards were met at all times.
- Trained new staff in phlebotomy procedures and best practices to enhance operational consistency.
Patient Care Assistant
Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital
Lancaster, USA
06.2018 - 01.2020
- Monitored vital signs, and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse to facilitate timely medical interventions.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene to enhance comfort and dignity.
- Transferred patients from bed to wheelchair and vice versa using safety techniques to ensure patient safety and comfort.
- Attended training sessions to improve nursing aide skills.
Education
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE - NURSING
Saint Joseph's University
Lancaster, PA01-2026
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
J.P. McCaskey High School
Lancaster, PA06-2018
Skills
- Blood collection
- Adult phlebotomy
- Venipuncture
- Specimen labeling procedures
- Specimen collection order
- Infection control
- Emergency response
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient care
- Laboratory procedures
- EMR documentation
- Medical terminology
- Staff training
- Butterfly needle technique
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association, 05/01/27
- Registered Nurse (RN), Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing, RN813387, 04/30/27
Languages
- English, Highly proficient
- Spanish, Novice
Timeline
Blood Donor RN
Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health
07.2026 - Current
Orthopedic Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN)
Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital
04.2026 - 07.2026
Phlebotomist/ Customer Service Specialist
Penn Medicine Suburban Outpatient Pavilion
01.2020 - 04.2026
Patient Care Assistant
Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital
06.2018 - 01.2020
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE - NURSING
Saint Joseph's University
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
J.P. McCaskey High School