Nirimar De La Cruz
Summary
Brings top-notch organizational and multitasking abilities with excellent computer skills. Responsible and hardworking professional dedicated to using compassionate and caring approach to provide outstanding services to patients. Bilingual professional. Dedicated worker focused on customer satisfaction and providing high-quality service. Determined to exceed expectations and take on higher responsibilities.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Phlebotomy Technician
Quest Diagnostics
West Seneca
02.2025 - Current
- Collected blood samples using techniques and equipment to ensure accurate diagnoses.
- Collected blood samples in a safe and sanitary manner according to established procedures.
- Performed venipuncture and skin puncture on patients of all ages.
- Maintained accurate patient records in electronic health systems.
- Ensured compliance with safety and health regulations during procedures.
- Assisted in quality control measures to maintain laboratory standards and improve testing reliability.
- Educated patients on blood draw process and provided aftercare instructions to enhance patient understanding.
- Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date and patient name.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations while maintaining confidentiality of patient information.
- Recognized specific needs of patients during consultations.
- Verified customer identities through comprehensive documentation checks.
- Instructed new employees on company policies and procedures during orientation.
- Processed incoming payments accurately and efficiently.
Teacher Assistant
Charter school of inquiry
Buffalo
08.2024 - 02.2025
- Assisted in planning and implementing lesson plans in accordance with state curriculum standards.
- Supported students in mastering assignments and reinforced learning concepts to enhance understanding.
- Tutored and assisted children individually and in small groups to help master assignments and reinforce learning concepts.
- Instructed and monitored students in use and care of equipment and materials.
- Created instructional materials and visual aids that aligned with lesson plans to improve student engagement.
- Developed instructional materials and visual aids to supplement lesson plans.
- Applied instructional techniques and hands-on curriculum to increase student interest and facilitate effective learning.
Teacher Assistant
Prospect Elementary
09.2020 - 03.2024
- Prepared learning materials, helping teachers prepare for daily instruction.
- Monitored students in classroom and common areas to enforce rules and support lead teacher's instruction.
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Helped teachers recognize learning issues evidenced in one-to-one support instruction.
- Assisted teachers in identifying learning issues through one-to-one support instruction.
- Created lesson materials, visuals and digital presentations to supplement lesson plans.
- Worked with lead teacher to monitor class schedule and take attendance.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Coordinated two different after school programs on my own, one with over 90 students and the other with about 50 students.
Peer Recovery Advocate
Seneca Strong
Salamanca
01.2016 - 08.2020
- Visited homes of families and maintained appropriate contact according to agency procedures.
- Collaborated with families to foster growth and development, enhancing their educational opportunities.
- Collaborated with community program leaders and advocates to make resources accessible to those in need.
- Interviewed individuals and families to assess needs and provide informational resources.
- Documented case data and updated records to ensure accurate and current information for service delivery.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our peers.
Education
GED -
Salamanca High School
Salamanca, NYPhlebotomy Technician - Phlebotomy
Boces
Olean, NYSome College (No Degree) - Business finance
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZCertified Event Planner - Event Planning
Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PASkills
- Venipuncture techniques
- Patient care
- Electronic health records
- Case documentation
- Documentation accuracy
- Quality control measures
- Safety protocols
- Regulatory compliance
- Data entry
- Record keeping
- Problem solving
- Adaptability to change
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Interpersonal skills
- Communication skills
- Active listening
- Conflict resolution
- Resourcefulness
- Attention to detail
- Fast learner
- Bilingual
- Regulatory compliance
Certification
- Phlebotomy Technician
- Certified Teacher Assistant in NY State
- BLS
- CPR
- CPI
- Bilingual/Spanish
Personal Information
Timeline
Phlebotomy Technician
Quest Diagnostics
02.2025 - Current
Teacher Assistant
Charter school of inquiry
08.2024 - 02.2025
Teacher Assistant
Prospect Elementary
09.2020 - 03.2024
Peer Recovery Advocate
Seneca Strong
01.2016 - 08.2020
GED -
Salamanca High School
Phlebotomy Technician - Phlebotomy
Boces
Some College (No Degree) - Business finance
Grand Canyon University
Certified Event Planner - Event Planning
Penn Foster Career School