DIEDRA CHOY
Deerpark
Summary
Dedicated and detail-oriented healthcare professional with 19 years of experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), currently transitioning into a Central Sterilization role. Highly skilled in infection control, medical equipment handling, and patient safety. Adept at working in fast-paced medical environments, ensuring adherence to safety protocols while maintaining high-quality patient care. Seeking an opportunity to leverage my healthcare expertise, organizational skills, and knowledge of sterilization procedures in a Central Sterilization position.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Health & Hospital Cooperation (HHC) Carter
09.2006 - Current
- Provide direct patient care, including assistance with bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding.
- Monitor vital signs such as temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and respiration, and report changes to nursing staff.
- Assist patients with mobility and physical therapy exercises under the supervision of registered nurses.
- Maintain patient hygiene and comfort by helping with toileting and positioning in bed.
- Ensure patient safety by following infection control procedures and reporting any health concerns or changes.
- Document patient information and care provided accurately in medical records.
Certified Phlebotomist
Mount Sinai Hospital
06.2018 - 09.2018
- Perform blood draws from patients of all ages, including pediatric, geriatric, and special needs patients, ensuring comfort and safety during the procedure.
- Process blood specimens for lab testing and ensure proper labeling and handling of samples according to protocols.
- Maintain and operate phlebotomy equipment, ensuring it is clean, sterilized, and in good working condition.
- Record patient information, including test orders, specimen collection details, and outcomes, while ensuring HIPAA compliance.
- Collaborate with nurses, doctors, and laboratory technicians to coordinate efficient patient care.
- Assist with patient education regarding blood draws and laboratory testing procedures.
- Handle patient questions or concerns with professionalism, ensuring a positive patient experience.
Education
Sterile Processing Technician -
LaGuardia Community College
Long Island City, NY01.2025
Certified Phlebotomy Technician -
Consortium For Worker Education
New York, NY01.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant CNA -
Allen School of Health Sciences
Brooklyn, NY01-2004
Skills
- HIPAA compliance
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Electric medical records
- Microsoft Office
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- CPR Certified
Timeline
Certified Phlebotomist
Mount Sinai Hospital
06.2018 - 09.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Health & Hospital Cooperation (HHC) Carter
09.2006 - Current
Sterile Processing Technician -
LaGuardia Community College
Certified Phlebotomy Technician -
Consortium For Worker Education
Certified Nursing Assistant CNA -
Allen School of Health Sciences
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