Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline

Moses Nieves

Elmhurst Hospital
Rego Park,NY
1
Certification
6
years of professional experience

Productive Phlebotomist offering several years of experience in collecting blood specimens in healthcare settings. Proven leader with success in recommending and introducing strategies to improve workflow, specimen processing, and customer service related to patient care. Calm and comforting with stressed patients.

Work History

Phlebotomist

4 Years 9 Months
Elmhurst Hospital | Queens, NY | 01.2022 - Current
  • Perform venipuncture and capillary puncture procedures while prioritizing patient safety, comfort, and accurate specimen collection.
  • Communicated compassionately and professionally with patients, enhancing their comfort during blood collection procedures.
  • Accurately label, track, and prepare specimens to support proper testing and timely laboratory results.
  • Verify test orders and collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure appropriate specimen collection methods.
  • Follow infection control, sterile technique, and safety procedures to reduce contamination risks and maintain a clean work environment.
  • Supported laboratory staff by streamlining specimen processing and workflow, contributing to timely analysis and results.
  • Completed documentation and paperwork accurately, ensuring patient confidentiality and adherence to HIPAA standards.

Lab Accessioner

4 Years 9 Months
Elmhurst Hospital | Queens, NY | 01.2022 - Current
  • Received and accurately entered biological specimens and patient data into Cerner and Epic systems, ensuring precise patient tracking.
  • Verifies specimen quality, volume, container type, and labeling to ensure complete alignment with test requisitions.
  • Identified and resolved problem specimens or data entry discrepancies through direct communication with clients and medical staff.
  • Prepared and packaged outgoing reference samples for safe transport, adhering to biohazard safety regulations and universal precautions.

Student Phlebotomist

7 Months
LaGuardia Community College | Queens, NY | 01.2021 - 08.2021
  • Executed proper order of draw and sterile techniques during specimen collection to maintain sample integrity.
  • Performed venipuncture and phlebotomy techniques under instructor supervision to ensure accurate specimen collection.
  • Cultivated essential skills in patient care, specimen handling, and infection prevention to enhance overall patient safety.

Education

High School Diploma

Monsignor McClancy | Queens, NY | 06-2014

Skills

Venipuncture | Capillary Puncture | Specimen Collection | Specimen Processing | Order of Draw | Infection Control | HIPAA Compliance | Patient Care | Patient Confidentiality | Sterile Technique | Specimen Labeling | Quality Control | Data Entry | Laboratory Support
Venipuncture collection
Patient preparation
Epic charting
Specimen accessioning

Certification

Phlebotomy Technician (PT)

Timeline

Phlebotomist

Elmhurst Hospital
01.2022 - CurrentRead More

Lab Accessioner

Elmhurst Hospital
01.2022 - CurrentRead More

Student Phlebotomist

LaGuardia Community College
01.2021 - 08.2021Read More

Monsignor McClancy

High School Diploma
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Moses Nieves