Keila Mendez

• Monitored vital signs and communicated changes to nursing staff and supervisors to ensure timely interventions.
• Assisted clients with bathing, grooming, and dressing while preserving dignity and comfort.
• Supported patients in maintaining personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting.
• Helped clients with mobility, transfers, and safe ambulation using proper lifting techniques.
• Supported meal preparation, feeding, and hydration according to individualized care plans.
• Documented daily observations and personal care activities to maintain accurate client records and support care planning.
• Prepared medications reminders and reinforced prescribed schedules under supervision.
• Maintained clean, sanitary living spaces through light housekeeping and laundry support.
• Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being and promote daily engagement.

Collected blood samples to support community health initiatives.

• Performed venipuncture and other blood collection procedures according to established standards.
• Located veins suitable for puncture to draw blood using sterilized needles, vials and other equipment.
• Collected, labeled, and prepared blood units for laboratory processing.
• Monitored donors for reactions and provided calm, professional support.
• Screened donors for eligibility using Red Cross health questionnaire and protocols.
• Facilitated donation flow by assisting team members with station setup.
• Verified patient information prior to specimen collection.
• Collected specimens from pediatric, adult, geriatric, and special needs patients.
• Delivered quality patient care by completing accurate and timely collection and transport of clinical specimens according to established procedures.
• Maintained a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier and station.
• Assisted team members with donation flow and station setup.
• Assisted in the training of new phlebotomists.
• Responded quickly and effectively to emergency situations.
• Processed samples accurately and efficiently.
• Processed samples accurately and efficiently.