Celina Mendez
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EDUCATION
National Autonomous University of Mexico, RN 1997
Medtech Healthcare Training
Certified Phlebotomist Technologist 1999
GED 2000
Standard Healthcare Services
Certified Nursing Assistant 2005
Skills: Bilingual (Spanish - English)
WORK EXPERIENCE
Phlebotomist, Fairfax, VA 2001 - 2009
●Collected, labeled, and stored blood samples
●Verify and enter patient information and specimens
●Followed all precautions and protocols set forth by OSHA
●Managed necessary medical supplies and stock in examination rooms.
●Engaged with patients to keep them at ease and conducted draw timing samples
Patient Care Technician, DC 2009 - 2015
●Worked directly under the supervision of an RN
●Performed glucose tests and checked vital signs
●Engaged directly with patients in terms of transferring from different rooms, feeding patients, as well as interacting to create a more positive hospital experience
●Maintained nursing station and patient examination rooms to ensure they were stocked properly
Caregiver, DC 2016 - Present
●Check vital signs
●Serve as a companion for patient by keeping company and serve as a reliable source for patient’s family through effective communication
●Maintain daily activities and engage patient in their interests and hobbies
●Assist in meal preparation suitable for patient’s dietary needs
●Maintain household by doing laundry and light housekeeping
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception 2005 - Present
Washington, DC
St. Matthew’s Cathedral 2020 - Present
Washington, DC
Sacred Heart Catholic Church 2020 - Present
Washington, DC
CERTIFICATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS
National Phlebotomy Association, Member 1999
Certified Phlebotomist Technologist 1999
Certified Nursing Assistant in Washington, DC 2005
Certified Nursing Assistant in Virginia 2005
First Aid CPR, Certification 2023 - 2025