Joshua Kelson
Staten Island,NY
Summary
Knowledgeable in Phlebotomy with hands-on experience in emergency care and patient support. Proven ability to assist medical staff during critical procedures and maintain calm under pressure. Demonstrated proficiency in patient monitoring and effective communication with team members.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
09.2024 - Current
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by maintaining thorough documentation of patient care activities and observations.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Promoted a safe and inclusive healthcare environment, adhering to policies and procedures while advocating for the well-being of all patients.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, minimizing risk of disease transmission within the clinical environment.
- Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
Patient Care Associate
NORTHWELL HEALTH
- Tasks include bedside Patient care in a Level 1 Trauma Center Emergency Department, along with being skilled to perform EKG’s, CPR (BLS), manual and electronic vital signs/basic patient assessments, post life care, and most recently phlebotomy certified
Lab Tech Phlebotomist
Northwell Health Labs
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses, or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.
- Performed venipunctures, finger sticks and heel sticks for both adult and pediatric patients.
- Verified proper storage and transportation of specimens to laboratories.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
- Collected blood samples in accordance with laboratory protocols and regulations.
Emergency Department Technician
New York Presbyterian Queens
04.2023 - 10.2023
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
- Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly, and transferred to laboratory for testing.
- Enhanced patient care by providing assistance to nurses and physicians during medical procedures.
- Performed venipunctures, finger sticks and heel sticks for both adult and pediatric patients.
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
- Verified proper storage and transportation of specimens to laboratories.
- Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses, or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
Patient Transport
NORTHWELL HEALTH
06.2017 - 01.2018
- Located at Staten Island University Medical Center, I fulfill daily tasks inside the hospital
Flight Attendant
MESA AIRLINES
05.2015 - 08.2016
- Performed pre-flight safety checks to verify oxygen masks, life jackets and other emergency equipment in good working order.
- Handled medical emergencies calmly and competently following established protocols while liaising with the cockpit crew as needed.
- Contributed to company success by consistently achieving high performance ratings for customer service, teamwork, and punctuality.
- Maintained a safe cabin environment by conducting pre-flight safety checks and adhering to FAA regulations.
- Assisted unaccompanied minors throughout their journey by providing supervision and engaging them in age-appropriate activities or conversation.
- Collaborated with flight crew to maximize smooth and safe flights.
- Used excellent customer service skills in addressing passengers' needs.
- Completed pre-flight safety checks to reinforce passenger safety.
- Mentored junior flight attendants to improve their skills and performance within the team setting.
Waiter/Server
HILTON GARDEN INN
11.2014 - 08.2015
- Maintained a clean and organized dining area, contributing to a pleasant atmosphere for guests.
- Supervised dining table set-up to prepare for diversity of event types, following strict service standards.
- Ensured food safety compliance by adhering to proper handling procedures when serving dishes.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing attentive service and anticipating guest needs.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure seamless guest experiences and resolve any issues promptly.
- Supervised set up of banquet food stations and coordinated service to multiple dining areas.
- Utilized strong multitasking skills to manage multiple tables simultaneously while maintaining a high level of attention to detail.
Customer Service/Cashier Sales Associate
STAPLES
08.2013 - 03.2014
- Provided support to fellow cashiers by stepping in during breaks or assisting with complex transactions as needed.
- Assisted in training new employees, ensuring they were knowledgeable about company policies and procedures.
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly, maintaining composure during busy periods or difficult interactions.
- Handled cash with high accuracy and took care to check bills for fraud.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, promoting a welcoming environment for customers.
- Processed customer orders and accurately handled payment transactions.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
Cashier/Sales Associate
KOHL’S
10.2011 - 12.2011
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Handled multiple payment methods securely, minimizing discrepancies and potential losses.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve sales targets and maintain a clean, well-stocked store environment.
- Managed inventory levels effectively, reducing stock shortages and minimizing wastage.
Education
Nursing/ Healthcare -
Union County College
Cranford, NJ12.2024
Phlebotomy -
Institute of Career Continuity
New York, New York12.2022
Liberal Arts -
COLLEGE OF STATEN ISLAND
Staten Island, NY01.2012
Naval Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps. - Computer Science
CURTIS HIGH SCHOOL
Staten Island, NY01.2011
Skills
- Patient care
- Basic life support
- Vital signs monitoring
- First aid and safety
- Direct patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient education
- Verbal and written communication
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Patient transport
- Phlebotomy
Accomplishments
- Maintained compliance with OSHA, HIPAA, and CLIA standards.
- Was apart of a team of phlebotomists in lab processing over hundreds of samples daily.
- Provided support to nurses and physicians in a level 1 Trauma emergency unit.
- BLS Certified
- Phlebotomy Certified
- EKG Certified
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association or Red Cross.
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) - National Healthcare Association (NHA).
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
09.2024 - Current
Emergency Department Technician
New York Presbyterian Queens
04.2023 - 10.2023
Lab Tech Phlebotomist
Northwell Health Labs
01.2023 - 06.2023
Patient Transport
NORTHWELL HEALTH
06.2017 - 01.2018
Flight Attendant
MESA AIRLINES
05.2015 - 08.2016
Waiter/Server
HILTON GARDEN INN
11.2014 - 08.2015
Customer Service/Cashier Sales Associate
STAPLES
08.2013 - 03.2014
Cashier/Sales Associate
KOHL’S
10.2011 - 12.2011
Phlebotomy -
Institute of Career Continuity
Liberal Arts -
COLLEGE OF STATEN ISLAND
Naval Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps. - Computer Science
CURTIS HIGH SCHOOL
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association or Red Cross.
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) - National Healthcare Association (NHA).
Patient Care Associate
NORTHWELL HEALTH
Nursing/ Healthcare -
Union County College
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