Melie Araiza
Raeford,North Carolina
Summary
Bilingual Nursing Student, Phlebotomy Technician, and Certified Nurse Assistant with hands-on experience in patient care. Expertise in monitoring patient vitals, performing venipunctures, and ensuring safe blood collection. Knowledgeable in HIPAA compliance, infection control, and patient safety protocols, contributing to high standards of care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Spring Arbor Assisted Living
Raeford, North Carolina
11.2024 - Current
- Performed safety checks in communal areas, enhancing resident well-being.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Facilitated patient ambulation and transfers, ensuring safety through proper body mechanics.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Collected blood samples using proper techniques and safety protocols.
- Selected optimal veins for intravenous lines and blood draws, minimizing patient discomfort.
- Checked hemoglobin levels of individuals prior to blood donation.
Phlebotomy Team Lead
First Health Moore Regional Hospital
Pinehurst, North Carolina
06.2022 - 08.2024
- Venipuncture, heel and finger sticks, specimen handling
- Led quality control initiatives and implemented process improvements to enhance specimen handling.
- Scheduling and inventory management
- OSHA, HIPAA, and infection control compliance
- Patient-centered communication and care.
- Good with rolling veins
- Facilitated patient comfort during blood collection by addressing concerns.
- Managed emergency situations involving patients or staff, ensuring swift and effective responses.
Education
Certificate - Newborn Screening
Sandhills Community College
Pinehurst, NC08-2022
Certificate - CMAA
Sandhills Community College
Pinehurst, NC01-2022
Certificate - Phlebotomy
Sandhills Community College
Pinehurst, NC09-2021
GED -
Sandhills Community College
Pinehurst, NC06-2020
Skills
- Vital sign assessment
- Vital signs monitoring
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Blood collection
- Medication assistance
- Patient care documentation
- Health monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient relationship management
- Medical terminology
- Spanish translation services
- Spanish language translation
- Team leadership
- Problem solving
- Verbal communication skills
- Active listening
Timeline
CNA
Spring Arbor Assisted Living
11.2024 - Current
Phlebotomy Team Lead
First Health Moore Regional Hospital
06.2022 - 08.2024
Certificate - Newborn Screening
Sandhills Community College
Certificate - CMAA
Sandhills Community College
Certificate - Phlebotomy
Sandhills Community College
GED -
Sandhills Community College