Maria Nieves

Obtain vital signs, prepare patients and exam rooms, process lab specimens, and administer injections/vaccines under physician direction while providing daily Spanish translation to ensure smooth patient care.

Managed clinical trials including protocol adherence, IRB compliance, participant recruitment, study drug accountability, specimen handling, and data entry to support research operations.

Performed venipuncture and lab processing, collected vital signs, educated patients on GI procedures, managed prescription refills and prior authorizations, and maintained efficient patient flow.

Assisted residents with ADLs, documented and reported vital signs, and maintained a safe, sanitary patient environment to support long-term care operations.

Performed lab tests (CMP, CBC, A1C, lipids, UA), assisted with women’s health visits and in-office procedures, administered injections, and managed prescription refills and prior authorizations.

Assisted with exams and procedures (skin biopsies, lumbar punctures), collected and processed specimens, entered EMR documentation, and maintained infection control and instrument sterilization.

Provided clinical and administrative support across multiple offices, performing phlebotomy, vitals, EKGs, and general patient care tasks to support practice operations.

Currently enrolled LPN student at Rasmussen University.

Activities and societies: CCMA; CMA; NRCMA; RMA; ABR-OE (order entry)

Completed multiple employer-based certifications through HCA Healthcare in 2025.

Completed Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program in 2014.

Completed Medical Assistant certificate program in 2006.

High school diploma awarded in 2004.