Nora Kalemaj

• Collected blood specimens from pediatric, adult, geriatric, and special needs patients with compassion to enhance patient comfort and trust.
• Performed venipuncture and other blood collection procedures according to established standards.
• Collected blood specimens at Quest Diagnostics patient service centers with careful patient service
• Verified patient identity and requisitions before specimen collection and labeling
• Located veins suitable for puncture to draw blood using sterilized needles, vials and other equipment.
• Monitored specimen quality and promptly reported labeling or collection issues to supervisors to uphold testing accuracy
• Processed specimens for transport using Quest Diagnostics handling and storage procedures

• Maintained sterile OR conditions, significantly reducing infection risk.
• Used sterile technique and infection-control standards to keep environment clean and safe.
• Worked with surgeons and staff to support safe patient care during operations.
• Completed pre-procedure time-outs to confirm patient identity and procedure details.
• Trained new nurses on care standards and safety practices, enhancing team competency.
• Supported surgical team directly during procedures.
• Cleaned, selected, and organized instruments, equipment, and supplies per surgeon preference.
• Worked with anesthesia providers to support proper anesthesia administration during procedures.

Gave patient and family teaching before and after surgical procedures.

• Prepared and organized equipment and supplies for each procedure, ensuring surgeons had immediate access to necessary items.
• Collected, labeled, and transported specimens to lab for testing.
• Provided quality care for diverse patient populations while addressing individual needs and concerns.
• Monitored patient responses after medications and IV therapies.
• Monitored vital signs and gave medications per physician orders and accepted practices.
• Reported restraint-audit findings to quality teams and helped develop corrective actions for gaps.
• Responded quickly to safety and security concerns on unit and used crisis-prevention steps to calm situations.
• Reviewed patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.