Erika M. Torres Quiñones
Ponce
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Staff Associate
CSL Plasma
PONCE, Puerto Rico
01.2023 - Current
- Provided excellent customer service by responding promptly to inquiries from donors or staff members.
- Reported any irregularities or problems encountered during the plasma collection process immediately.
- Maintain alertness to any reactions by donors and assists with reactions, or notifies the appropriate staff.
- . Ensures the accurate recording of donor data in the electronic donor information management system, as outlined in the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Maintain a clean, efficient work environment, and ensures that sufficient operating supplies and forms are available as needed. Follows all Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) policies and procedures. Promotes safety in all actions.
Supervisor
JD Animal Hospital
Juana Díaz
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, including personnel management, budgeting and scheduling.
- Recruited, interviewed and selected employees to fill vacant roles.
- Tracked and replenished inventory to maintain par levels.
- Coordinated with other supervisors, combining group efforts to achieve goals.
- Developed work schedules according to budgets and workloads, covering priority tasks.
Phlebotomy Nurse
Banco de Sangre de Servicios Mutuos
PONCE, Puerto Rico
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date and patient name.
- Enforced infection control and sharps disposal procedures to protect patients, co-workers and self.
- Conducted patient interviews and verified medical records to confirm test requisitions.
- Prepared and packaged specimens for courier transport.
- Assessed donor vital signs during and after procedures to check for fatigue or dizziness.
- Ensured the cleanliness and sterilization of phlebotomy equipment and work area.
- Checked hemoglobin levels of individuals prior to blood donation.
- Prepared blood-collecting equipment to draw blood and safely store and transport samples.
- Observed patient for unusual reactions or events to take appropriate action under established guidelines.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
NUC University
Ponce, PR01.2022
Skills
- Clinical procedures
- Healthcare regulations
- Quality improvement
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Problem-solving
- Team leadership
- Computer skills
- Attention to detail
- Patient flow
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Evaluating employee work
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Task delegation
- Employee training
- Client service
- Leadership
Languages
Spanish
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Timeline
Medical Staff Associate
CSL Plasma
01.2023 - Current
Supervisor
JD Animal Hospital
01.2022 - 01.2023
Phlebotomy Nurse
Banco de Sangre de Servicios Mutuos
01.2021 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
NUC University
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