Compassionate and skilled Nurse Care Technician with experience at Beth Israel/Mount Sinai Hospital. Proficient in specimen collection and vital signs recording, I excelled in enhancing patient experiences through empathetic care. Recognized for streamlining processes and maintaining patient confidentiality, I am dedicated to delivering high-quality healthcare in fast-paced environments.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Care Technician
Beth Israel/Mount Sinai Hospital
03.2004 - 12.2024
Assisted nursing staff in providing patient care and support during daily activities
Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems
Engaged with patients to provide emotional support and promote a positive hospital experience
Managed time effectively while multitasking between various responsibilities within a fast-paced clinical setting.
Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight.
Maintained sterile environment and adhered to infection control protocols during procedures.
Followed established safety protocols and standards to minimize risk of infection and injury.
Verified patients' identification for proper sample collection.
Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
Customer Service/Cashier
Key Food Supermarket
03.1993 - 12.2024
Assisted customers with inquiries, providing product information and resolving issues promptly.
Trained new cashiers on procedures and best practices, fostering a knowledgeable team environment.
Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
Met customer service goals and exceeded customer expectations.
Processed customer transactions efficiently, ensuring accurate cash handling and balance reconciliation.
Education
No Degree - Liberal Arts
College of Staten Island
Staten Island, NY
04-1999
High School Diploma -
T.W. Andrews High
High Point, NC
06-1982
Skills
Direct patient care
Specimen collection
Vital signs recording
CPR certification
Empathy and compassionate care
Certified phlebotomy technician
Patient care technician (PCT)
Patient confidentiality
Certification
Certified Phlebotomist, South Florida Health Care Institute - [Sept. 2025-Oct. 2025]
Senior Director of Risk Management at Mount Sinai Beth Israel, Mount Sinai Downtown, Mount Sinai Brooklyn, YorkSenior Director of Risk Management at Mount Sinai Beth Israel, Mount Sinai Downtown, Mount Sinai Brooklyn, York