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Nicole Morales

Naples,FL

Summary

Professional with extensive experience in laboratory testing and regulatory compliance at Eurofins. Proven track record in inventory management and team collaboration, ensuring adherence to protocols and quality assurance. Achievements include successful audits and enhanced operational efficiency, contributing to exceptional patient care. Experienced Product Assembler with strong knowledge of assembly procedures, quality control, and safety protocols, leading to increased efficiency through streamlined processes.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Product Assembler

Progress Rail A Caterpillar
Naples, FL
03.2020 - 06.2025
  • Repaired defective items by disassembling them, replacing faulty parts, then reassembling the item according to manufacturer specifications.
  • Organized workstations in an efficient manner to maximize productivity during assembly operations.
  • Operated various hand tools such as drills, screwdrivers, and wrenches in order to assemble products.
  • Collaborated with team members to meet daily production goals.
  • Ensured that work areas were kept clean and organized at all times.
  • Assisted with the training of new assemblers in proper procedures and techniques.
  • Tested assembled products prior to shipment to customers using specialized testing equipment.
  • Adhered strictly to established safety protocols when working with hazardous chemicals or heavy machinery.
  • Worked with supervisors to develop plans for meeting production goals while maintaining high quality standards.
  • Followed safety protocols when handling hazardous materials or operating machinery.
  • Prepared products for shipment by packing, labeling and stacking boxes.
  • Powered up, calibrated and shut down fabricating machinery according to company regulations.
  • Read and interpreted schematics and drawings for accurate results.
  • Adhered to work safety standards, wore protective equipment and removed workplace hazards from job sites.
  • Promoted worksite safety by explaining and enforcing OSHA requirements.
  • Performed tests on completed products to assess durability and functionality.
  • Assembled and completed products according to production schedules.
  • Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
  • Reviewed blueprints and schematics to fabricate products according to necessary specifications.
  • Followed safety and quality requirements every day.
  • Maximized efficiency to save time and reduce waste.
  • Completed daily logs and submitted reports on production activities.
  • Communicated effectively with team members regarding production status updates throughout each shift.

Laboratory Technician

Eurofins ( Covance )
Naples, FL
09.2016 - 03.2020
  • Prepared reagents and solutions according to established protocols.
  • Provided technical support to colleagues regarding methods used in experiments or data interpretation.
  • Managed inventory levels by ordering supplies and ensuring stock is available when needed.
  • Performed routine maintenance tasks such as cleaning glassware, changing filters.
  • Performed laboratory tests such as cell culture, ELISA, Western blotting and PCR.
  • Ensured that all laboratory areas were kept clean and orderly at all times.
  • Collected samples from various sources for analysis in accordance with established guidelines.
  • Monitored safety compliance within the laboratory environment to ensure adherence to regulations.
  • Recorded known control values from technical instruments to boost reliability and accuracy in test results reporting.
  • Assisted and instructed other laboratory technicians.
  • Maintained, calibrated and troubleshot pH probes, EC meters, balances, automatic pipettes and diluters.
  • Collected, labeled and stored lab samples according to laboratory specifications.
  • Completed lab tests and communicated results to supervising staff.
  • Performed daily housekeeping tasks driving efficient laboratory operations.
  • Utilized aseptic techniques to prevent contamination and ensure the integrity of samples and cultures.
  • Supported cleanliness and health standards to foster safe and effective sample analysis.
  • Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements and accreditation standards, contributing to successful laboratory audits.
  • Kept lab space and equipment clean to prevent contamination with hazardous substances.
  • Participated in extra training and courses to refine and improve upon industry knowledge.
  • Presented experimental findings in presentations with graphs, charts and other visual aids.

Home Health Aide

ALWAYS THERE IN-HOME CARE INC.
Marco Island, FL
04.2006 - 11.2016
  • Recorded daily notes about client conditions, treatments provided and progress made.
  • Reported any changes in the client's physical or emotional condition to supervisor immediately.
  • Provided emotional support and companionship to patients.
  • Assisted in ambulation and exercise routines for clients.
  • Helped clients move in bed, stand or walk using proper body mechanics techniques.
  • Maintained confidentiality of patient information at all times as per HIPAA regulations.
  • Transported clients to doctor appointments and social events.
  • Answered patient calls promptly, providing assistance or referring them to appropriate personnel when needed.
  • Provided companionship and monitored health condition of clients.
  • Provided emotional support to clients dealing with chronic illnesses or end-of-life situations.
  • Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure .
  • Changed bed linens and maintained a clean living environment for the client's safety.
  • Prepared meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
  • Encouraged independence by teaching self-care skills such as grooming and hygiene habits.
  • Assisted with personal care activities, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Took initiative to ensure all tasks were completed efficiently within the designated time frame.
  • Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive patient information.
  • Assisted clients with bathing, dressing, and incontinence care.
  • Documented care provided and submitted notes to supervisor.
  • Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.
  • Accompanied clients to doctors' offices and on other trips outside home, providing transportation, assistance and companionship.
  • Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
  • Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
  • Cared for patients by assisting with personal hygiene tasks and completing basic household chores.
  • Recognized emergency situations and implemented appropriate procedures.
  • Helped client with medication self-administration.
  • Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
  • Helped patients move in and out of beds, wheelchairs or automobiles and with dressing and grooming.
  • Documented patient status and reported changes in care needs.
  • Transported individuals to medical appointments and assisted with errands.

Assembly Line Production Worker

Shaw Development
Bonita Springs, FL
03.2000 - 05.2005
  • Performed quality checks on products to ensure they met company standards.
  • Followed detailed instructions on blueprints and schematics during assembly processes.
  • Communicated effectively with team members regarding production goals and objectives.
  • Cleaned tools, equipment, and workstations as needed throughout shift.
  • Utilized computers for tracking inventory levels and updating databases with relevant information.
  • Assembled components according to established procedures and safety protocols.
  • Replaced worn or damaged parts within machines using hand tools when necessary.
  • Stacked finished products onto pallets in preparation for shipment from the facility.
  • Assisted in training new employees on assembly line processes and procedures.
  • Tested completed products for proper functioning before shipping them out.
  • Contributed to team-based environment to maintain line productivity and meet expected deadlines.
  • Inspected finished parts and components to enforce QA standards and uncover defects prior to packaging.
  • Boxed, labeled, and moved items to keep production lines moving swiftly.
  • Built and packaged products to comply with multiple work orders and deadlines.
  • Completed accurate assembly work by positioning and aligning components.
  • Used established assembly instructions to complete jobs.
  • Read and interpreted schematics, blueprints and assembly instructions to produce components.
  • Set up and performed hand and automatic assembly operations on components, sub-assemblies and assemblies.
  • Packed finished products and prepared for shipment.
  • Determined work assignments and assembly procedures to maximize efficiency and productivity.
  • Prepared products for quality tests and packaging by closely following directions.
  • Interpreted work orders and blueprints, operating to production specifications to complete high-quality, fully compliant products.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete demanding projects under tight deadlines.
  • Reviewed finished products for quality and conformance to work orders, assigned grades and removed non-conforming pieces for recycling or correction.
  • Packaged products and double-checked package labels for accuracy.
  • Packaged finished products and prepared boxes, containers and pallets for shipment to distribution centers.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Naples Community Hospital
Naples , FL
03.2001 - 06.2002
  • Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
  • Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
  • Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
  • Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
  • Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
  • Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
  • Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
  • Collected specimens, monitored vitals, and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
  • Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
  • Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
  • Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
  • Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
  • Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
  • Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
  • Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
  • Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
  • Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
  • Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
  • Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
  • Shaved and draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.
  • Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
  • Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
  • Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
  • Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.

Education

Diploma - Pharmacy Technician

Septful
02-2025

Associate of Science - General Biblical Studies

Logos Cristian University
Florida City, FL
08-2010

Diploma - Certified Nursing Assistant

Lorenzo Walker Technical College
Naples
01-2000

High School Diploma -

Leon High School
Tallahassee, FL
06-1988

Skills

  • Pharmaceutical knowledge
  • Laboratory testing
  • Patient care
  • Inventory management
  • Quality assurance
  • Regulatory compliance
  • 5S principles
  • Attention to detail
  • Checking tolerances
  • Following procedures and protocols
  • Lean manufacturing
  • Blueprint reading
  • Self motivation
  • Interpersonal communication

Languages

Spanish
Professional

Timeline

Product Assembler

Progress Rail A Caterpillar
03.2020 - 06.2025

Laboratory Technician

Eurofins ( Covance )
09.2016 - 03.2020

Home Health Aide

ALWAYS THERE IN-HOME CARE INC.
04.2006 - 11.2016

Certified Nursing Assistant

Naples Community Hospital
03.2001 - 06.2002

Assembly Line Production Worker

Shaw Development
03.2000 - 05.2005

Diploma - Pharmacy Technician

Septful

Associate of Science - General Biblical Studies

Logos Cristian University

Diploma - Certified Nursing Assistant

Lorenzo Walker Technical College

High School Diploma -

Leon High School

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