Elizabeth Cervates
Burlington,WA
Summary
Highly motivated New Graduate Nurse leveraging 12 years of hands-on healthcare experience to provide safe, evidence-based, and culturally competent care. Fluent in Spanish and experienced in supporting multidisciplinary teams across high-volume clinical settings. Recognized for exceptional patient communication, adaptability, and a strong work ethic geared toward improving outcomes and enhancing the patient experience.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Spanish Medical Interpreter-Owner
Interpretacion Clara
02.2020 - Current
- Facilitates effective communication between healthcare providers and Spanish-speaking patients.
Nurse Technician
Providence Regional Medical Center Everett
01.2024 - 06.2025
- Assisted nursing staff in PIV placement, procedures, medication administration, monitoring patient vital signs and reporting changes in condition.
Lead Medical Assistant/Phlebotomist
Proliance Surgeons. Skagit NW Orthopedics
05.2018 - 08.2024
- Supervised daily operations of medical assisting team to ensure efficient patient flow. Completed venipuncture and specimen processing for plasma injections
Phlebotomy Technician/Lab assistant
Island Hospital
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Performed venipuncture and capillary collections and other specimen collection in an outpatient and inpatient settings and supported laboratory staff by preparing samples for analysis and transport.
Phlebotomy Technician
Sea Mar Community Health Centers
02.2018 - 05.2018
- Outpatient collection of blood samples using venipuncture and capillary techniques following safety protocols and performed iSTAT analysis of specimens
Phlebotomy Technician
WhidbeyHealth Medical Center
07.2017 - 01.2018
- Inpatient and outpatient collection of blood and other samples samples following safety protocols and prepared specimens for laboratory analysis, ensuring proper labeling and documentation.
Medical Scribe/Laboratory Phlebotomist
Grande Ronde Hospital Emergency Department
01.2016 - 07.2017
- Documented patient encounters and assessments accurately to support clinical decision-making and provided phlebotomy services for emergency department patients
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Everett Community College
Everett, WA06-2025
Associate of Arts - Pre-Nursing
Everett Community College
Everett12.2022
Associate of Science - Spanish Interpreting Course
Central Oregon Community College
Bend, OR01.2017
High School Diploma -
Cove Charter School
Cove, OR05-2012
Skills
- Experienced in software navigation and usage
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Strong verbal communication
- Skilled in high-pressure environments
- Decision Making
- Organizational time strategies
- Collaborative leadership
- Skilled in PIV catheter placement
- Phlebotomy Proficiency including pediatrics
- Orthopedic splinting and casting
- Interpersonal sensitivity
- Ensuring confidentiality in healthcare
Certification
- Medical assistant-Phlebotomist certification
- Exp 2024-01
- BLS
- Exp 2024-10
- Spanish Medical Interpreter
LANGUAGES
Fluent in both Spanish and English
Timeline
Nurse Technician
Providence Regional Medical Center Everett
01.2024 - 06.2025
Spanish Medical Interpreter-Owner
Interpretacion Clara
02.2020 - Current
Lead Medical Assistant/Phlebotomist
Proliance Surgeons. Skagit NW Orthopedics
05.2018 - 08.2024
Phlebotomy Technician
Sea Mar Community Health Centers
02.2018 - 05.2018
Phlebotomy Technician/Lab assistant
Island Hospital
01.2018 - 01.2020
Phlebotomy Technician
WhidbeyHealth Medical Center
07.2017 - 01.2018
Medical Scribe/Laboratory Phlebotomist
Grande Ronde Hospital Emergency Department
01.2016 - 07.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Everett Community College
Associate of Arts - Pre-Nursing
Everett Community College
Associate of Science - Spanish Interpreting Course
Central Oregon Community College
High School Diploma -
Cove Charter School
DEGREES
- Associates of Nursing, EVCC 2025
- Associates of Arts, EVCC 2023