Thaya Cuevas
Bronx
Summary
Detail-oriented Nursing professional adept at delivering compassionate care to all patients. Excellent track record of meeting academic goals and excelling in clinical placements. Commended for history as hardworking, punctual team-player.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
New York
03.2018 - Current
- Responded quickly in emergency situations by providing appropriate first aid measures.
- Performed variety of delegated basic patient care services to support nursing functions and activities of daily living.
- Kept instruments and equipment clean and sanitized.
- Helped create a safe environment by following infection control policies.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Performed EKGs, phlebotomy, and other laboratory tests as directed by physician or RN.
Nursing Student
Jacobi Medical Center
The Bronx
02.2024 - 12.2025
- Administered medications as prescribed, following proper protocols.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Performed patient assessments and developed individualized care plans.
- Engaged in continuous learning through workshops and seminars.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Engaged in clinical rotations across various departments to gain diverse experience.
- Observed nurse administration of oral, intramuscular, and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Enrolled in accredited school of nursing in good standing to pursue healthcare career.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, and respiration rate according to established protocols.
- Partnered with registered nurses to perform specified patient care activities.
- Assisted in patient care under supervision, including bathing, feeding, and ambulation.
Medical Assistant
Urban Health Plan
Bronx
03.2006 - 03.2018
- Processed orders for medical supplies and lab equipment.
- Monitored vital signs of hospitalized patients throughout their stay at the hospital or clinic setting.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
- Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Positioned patients properly during examination or treatment for comfort and safety.
- Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
- Ensured that all instruments used during exams were cleaned properly after each use according to established protocols.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mercy University
Dobbs Ferry, NY05-2025
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Mercy College
Dobbs Ferry, NY05-2015
Skills
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- EKG administration
- Medical documentation
- Infection control
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Nursing Student
Jacobi Medical Center
02.2024 - 12.2025
Patient Care Technician
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
03.2018 - Current
Medical Assistant
Urban Health Plan
03.2006 - 03.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mercy University
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Mercy College
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