Aysha Acosta

New graduate Licensed Practical Nurse with 8+ years of hospital and clinical healthcare experience, including phlebotomy, medical-assisting support, specimen collection, IV starts, and direct patient care. U.S. Army veteran recognized for discipline, accountability, teamwork, and calm performance in fast-paced environments. Brings an established healthcare foundation, strong patient communication, and a safety-focused approach to an entry-level LPN role.

Practical Nursing Student Clinical Rotations at LPN Program (2026 – Present)

• Delivered supervised nursing care while applying patient identification, privacy, infection-control, and safety standards.
• Collected and reported vital signs, pain assessments, intake/output, and changes in patient condition to the supervising nurse.
• Applied medication-safety principles and reinforced patient education within student-nurse scope and instructor supervision.
• Assisted with activities of daily living, mobility, hygiene, comfort measures, fall prevention, and basic skin/wound care.
• Used therapeutic communication and collaborated with nurses and interdisciplinary team members to support individualized care.

Phlebotomist at Labcorp (2024 – 2025)

• Performed venipuncture and specimen collection using accurate patient identification, infection-control, and specimen-handling procedures.
• Labeled, processed, and prepared specimens for laboratory testing while maintaining accurate documentation and efficient patient flow.
• Explained collection procedures and provided calm, professional support to patients during blood draws.

Phlebotomist at Wilson Medical Center (2023-04 – 2024-01)

• Collected specimens for diagnostic testing and transfusion using venipuncture and capillary techniques.
• Prepared collection equipment and safely stored and transported specimens in accordance with infection-control procedures.
• Collaborated with patients, providers, registration staff, and support departments to maintain high-quality service.

Phlebotomist at The Blood Connection (2022-06 – 2022-12)

• Performed venipuncture and monitored donors during pheresis while supporting safe, efficient donor flow.

Phlebotomist / Medical Assistant at Anesthesia Health Consultant (2022-01 – 2022-05)

• Started IVs, performed venipuncture and capillary punctures, prepared specimens, verified records, and supported quality-assurance procedures.

25U Signal Support Systems Specialist / Phlebotomist at United States Army (2018-06 – 2021-12)

• Served as a U.S. Army Specialist (E-4), combining communications/IT responsibilities with AMCA phlebotomy training and patient-care support.
• Strengthened teamwork, accountability, troubleshooting, adaptability, and performance under pressure.

Practical Nursing (LPN) Program in Nursing (2026)

High School Diploma – Beddingfield High School (2018)