Thiara M. Machado Nieves

• Enhanced surgical team efficiency by preparing instruments and equipment for Mohs surgeries.
• Ensured patient satisfaction with thorough pre-and post-surgical education and followup.
• Assisted surgeon during complex cases, anticipating needs and ensuring seamless transitions between procedural stages.
• Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
• Assisted in maximizing the accuracy of skin cancer diagnoses by performing tissue specimen collection, labeling, and processing tasks.

Under the mentorship of Weimin K. Hu, MD, PhD

• Gathered, arranged, and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
• Helped team meet regulatory requirements by coordinating documentation and filings.

• Carried out direct care based on caregiver, family or individual requirements.
• Offered patients emotional and social support by listening, reading and playing non-strenuous games.