Nuri Escobar
Summary
Motivated Surgical tech student and professional eager to apply everything that I learned during clinicals with a strong willingness to contribute to the team. Effective communicator with a collaborative mindset, ready to bring fresh perspectives and a strong work ethic to any team.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Lab Assistant III /Phlebotomist Technician
Advent Health
Minneola
02.2018 - Current
- Perform blood draw and finger sticks in hard stick and all ages patients
- Perform neonatal and heel sticks
- Follow order of blood draws
- Perform blood cultures
- Process laboratory specimens with appropriate use of hospital and laboratory information system
- Process and prepare specimens for send out testing prioritizing stat orders, time sensitive samples, scheduled orders
- Evaluate collected specimens for volume, collection containers, and related measures
- Communicate effectively with hospital personnel in efficient time and manner
- Verify quality of specimens by centrifuging specimens for logistics courier to pickup
- Counsel patients to ease fears, explain procedures and enhance cooperation during blood draws
- Maintain fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier and station
- Keep track and restock inventory, as appropriate.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations while maintaining confidentiality of patient information.
- Operate the automated specimen processor Cobas 8100
- Operate Epic chart system
- Perform slides for FNA and EBUS procedures.
Surgical Technologist Clinicals
AdventHealth
Orlando
03.2026 - 06.2026
- Assisted in preparing surgical instruments and equipment for procedures.
- Ensured sterile environments by following strict infection control protocols.
- Assisted in positioning patients on operating table and covered them with sterile drapes.
- Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation.
- Set up equipment, tools, and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
- Inspected instruments post-operatively for proper function or damage before returning them to stock room.
- Prepared and maintained sterile field for surgical procedures.
- Cleaned and sterilized instruments post-surgery according to established guidelines.
- Reviewed patient charts for information regarding allergies or medical conditions that could affect the outcome of surgery.
- Recounted surgical instruments and supplies at end of operation, eliminating chance of items left inside patient.
Lab Research Intern
Aviana Molecular Technologies
Lake Nona
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Assisted with research experiments in biosensors, compiled data, updated spreadsheets, and produced timely reports
- Assisted with preparing project-related reports
- Communicated appropriately and effectively with the investigators, scientists, and staff as well as research subjects
- Maintained a clean, prepared clinical space
- Performs set-up and turnover procedures in all clinical areas
- Followed appropriate safety policies including the appropriate use of PPE, hand washing, and hazardous chemical handling
Education
Certificate of Technical Studies - Surgical Technologist
Orange Technical College
Orlando, FL07-2026
Associate of Arts -
Valencia College
05-2024
Associate of Science - Biotechnology laboratory Sciences
Valencia College
12-2023
Laboratory Medical Assistant -
Osceola Technical College
06-2017
Phlebotomy Technician -
Osceola Technical College
06-2017
High School Certificate -
San Martin de Porres
Cusco, PerúSkills
- Communication skills
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Work ethic
- Multitasking
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Surgical Technologist Clinicals
AdventHealth
03.2026 - 06.2026
Lab Research Intern
Aviana Molecular Technologies
06.2023 - 07.2023
Lab Assistant III /Phlebotomist Technician
Advent Health
02.2018 - Current
Certificate of Technical Studies - Surgical Technologist
Orange Technical College
Associate of Arts -
Valencia College
Associate of Science - Biotechnology laboratory Sciences
Valencia College
Laboratory Medical Assistant -
Osceola Technical College
Phlebotomy Technician -
Osceola Technical College
High School Certificate -
San Martin de Porres