Experience

Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Registered Nurse

  • Jan 2023 - Present

  Miami, Florida, United States Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients enrolled in clinical trials within the Clinical Trials Unit. Administer investigational drugs and therapies according to protocol guidelines, ensuring accurate documentation and adherence to research ethics. Monitor patients' vital signs, assess their physical and emotional well-being, and promptly report any adverse reactions or changes in condition to the principal investigator. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop… Show more Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients enrolled in clinical trials within the Clinical Trials Unit. Administer investigational drugs and therapies according to protocol guidelines, ensuring accurate documentation and adherence to research ethics. Monitor patients' vital signs, assess their physical and emotional well-being, and promptly report any adverse reactions or changes in condition to the principal investigator. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients, emphasizing safety and effective symptom management.

• Registered Nurse

  • Nov 2021 - Jan 2023

  Aventura, Florida, United States Assess assigned patients and evaluate plans to include documentation of nursing care. Report symptoms and changes in the patient’s condition and vital signs. Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients’ responses, conditions, and physician orders. Review, evaluate, and report diagnostic tests to assess the patient’s condition. Consult with physicians and other healthcare professionals related to assigned patients to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care… Show more Assess assigned patients and evaluate plans to include documentation of nursing care. Report symptoms and changes in the patient’s condition and vital signs. Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients’ responses, conditions, and physician orders. Review, evaluate, and report diagnostic tests to assess the patient’s condition. Consult with physicians and other healthcare professionals related to assigned patients to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans. Prepare patients for and assists with examinations, procedures, and treatments. Consider patient age and culture during patient treatments and provide any needed treatment plan information. Nurture a compassionate environment by providing psychological support. Perform appropriate patient tests and safely administers medications within the scope of practice. Administer and maintain accurate records related to medications and treatments as per regulatory bodies, policies, procedures, and physician orders. Plan, prioritize, and adjust assignments to accomplish goals and render superior patient care; seek assistance when needed. Adapt to changing work demands and environment. Operate the appropriate medical equipment.



University of Miami

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Associate Researcher

  • Sep 2007 - Nov 2021

  Miami, Florida, United States Perform Molecular Biology techniques, including RNA/DNA extraction and genomic sequencing. Standardize techniques with clinical samples to optimize patient’s outcomes. Surveillance of Covid-19 in Wastewater samples RNA/DNA Sequencing Real Time PCR NanoDrop and bioanalyzer experiments Qubit and Fragment Analyzer Genotyping RNA Purification miRNA Expression analysis: using the nano string technologies (nCounter prep station and analyzing data with The Counter Digital… Show more Perform Molecular Biology techniques, including RNA/DNA extraction and genomic sequencing. Standardize techniques with clinical samples to optimize patient’s outcomes. Surveillance of Covid-19 in Wastewater samples RNA/DNA Sequencing Real Time PCR NanoDrop and bioanalyzer experiments Qubit and Fragment Analyzer Genotyping RNA Purification miRNA Expression analysis: using the nano string technologies (nCounter prep station and analyzing data with The Counter Digital Analyzer. HPV Diagnostic RNA/DNA extractions Next generation sequence Whole genomic sequencing RNA/DNA libraries Nova Seq

• Clinical Research Specialist

  • Sep 2006 - Sep 2007

  Miami, Florida, United States Cancer Research: Study of the peritoneal-induced macrophages signaling pathways involve in the interactions between malignant tumors and the host immune system using the transplantable D1-DMBA- 3 mammary adenocarcinoma model. Characterization of the proinflammatory molecules expression in peritoneal macrophages from mice bearing advanced tumors. Study of the functionality of the most relevant transcription factors involved in the expression of proinflammatory… Show more Cancer Research: Study of the peritoneal-induced macrophages signaling pathways involve in the interactions between malignant tumors and the host immune system using the transplantable D1-DMBA- 3 mammary adenocarcinoma model. Characterization of the proinflammatory molecules expression in peritoneal macrophages from mice bearing advanced tumors. Study of the functionality of the most relevant transcription factors involved in the expression of proinflammatory molecules, such as nuclear factor kB (NFkB) and CCAAAT/enhancer binding protein(C/EBP). Conducting microarray analysis to identify variability in the expression of different signaling pathways molecules in peritoneal macrophages from mice bearing advanced tumors. Methods: Macrophages induction, isolation and culture, protein quantification, Electrophoresis and Western Blot, RNA purification and quantification, RNA and protein Microarrays, Densitometric Analysis, RT-PCR, Animal Handling, FACS and Magnetic Cells Separation.



Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology

• Associate Researcher

  • Jan 2000 - Sep 2004

  Havana, Cuba Cancer Research: Use of phage-displayed random peptide libraries in the search of ligands which recognizes the CB-EGF1 Monoclonal Antibody, specific against the Epidermal Growth Factor (EGF), in order to inhibitthe EGF-dependenttumor growth. Biopanning used for the screening of the phage peptide libraries (Phage ELISA). Phage titer determination using the TG1 cells from Escherichia coli. PCR to amplify the region of phage genome encoding peptide sequences. Purification of… Show more Cancer Research: Use of phage-displayed random peptide libraries in the search of ligands which recognizes the CB-EGF1 Monoclonal Antibody, specific against the Epidermal Growth Factor (EGF), in order to inhibitthe EGF-dependenttumor growth. Biopanning used for the screening of the phage peptide libraries (Phage ELISA). Phage titer determination using the TG1 cells from Escherichia coli. PCR to amplify the region of phage genome encoding peptide sequences. Purification of phages and DNA phages for routine procedures. Enzyme-linked immunoabsorbent assay (ELISA) to evaluate the binding affinity of peptides to the CB-EGF1 Monoclonal Antibody. Cell culture and sterile techniques. Mice work (different inoculation routes, blood extraction and tumor implantation Show less