Britany Melendez
Buckeye
Summary
Friendly and compassionate individual with natural ability to provide excellent patient care and support. Knowledgeable in basic medical procedures and patient care techniques, combined with strong communication and organizational skills. Committed to positively impacting patient well-being by providing attentive and empathetic care.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Volunteer
Glamour Gals
09.2024 - Current
- Experience in assisting elderly residents with daily activities, including personal hygiene, mobility support, and ensuring comfort and safety throughout
- Skilled in providing emotional support and companionship to seniors, fostering positive relationships and promoting mental well-being through friendly conversation and engaging activities
- Strong verbal communication skills, capable of interacting effectively with residents, family members, and staff
- Active listener with the ability to explain activities, instructions, and comfort residents in a clear and empathetic manner
- Able to work well as part of a team with healthcare professionals and staff, supporting care plans and assisting in creating a positive, team-oriented environment for both residents and staff
- Quick to adapt to changing needs or challenges, using initiative to support residents in various ways, whether responding to special requests or addressing concerns
- Knowledge of basic safety protocols, such as assisting with mobility, ensuring fall prevention, and recognizing signs of discomfort or distress, while remaining calm in emergency situations
- Ability to assist with organizing social activities, managing recreational events, and helping with meal service, ensuring residents' schedules are maintained and needs are met
Teacher's Assistant
Youngker High School
08.2024 - Current
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books, and materials.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Volunteer
Hacienda Del Rey Senior Care Community
08.2024 - Current
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events.
- Mentored new volunteers, fostering a supportive and inclusive team environment.
- Represented organization positively and professionally while providing community with much-needed services.
- Boosted fundraising efforts, securing valuable donations through targeted campaigns.
- Collaborated with other nonprofit organizations to develop joint initiatives that benefited the broader community at large.
Lifeguard II
City of Buckeye
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Monitors activities at the pool to prevent accidents
- Directs swim lessons for all ages
- Instructor to assigned children
- Rescues swimmers in emergency situations
- Follows an action plan and procedures established in the event of an emergency
- Evaluates a situation then determines and provides necessary Basic Lifesaving Support in an emergency
- Enforces pool rules and complies with Maricopa County Aquatic and Food Safety regulations
- Provides excellent customer service to all patrons
- Complies with Starguard Protocols and Maricopa County Aquatic regulations
- Assists with swim lesson registrations, open swim fees and all other pool financial transactions
- Answers inquiries for Aquatics programming and provides information to patrons
- Assists with the inventory of pool supplies and equipment
- Participates in all in-service trainings throughout the season
- Participates in the cleaning of the Aquatics facility
- Completes required paperwork as needed in a timely manner
- Assists in the training, mentoring and direction of participants in the Junior Lifeguard program
- Performs other duties as assigned or required
- Must possess and maintain a Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification and a StarGuard Lifeguard certification
Lifeguard I
City of Buckeye
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Monitors activities at the pool to prevent accidents
- Rescues swimmers in emergency situations
- Follows an action plan and procedures established in the event of an emergency
- Evaluates a situation then determines and provides necessary Basic Lifesaving Support in an emergency
- Enforces pool rules and complies with Maricopa County Aquatic and Food Safety regulations
- Provides excellent customer service to all patrons
- Complies with Starguard Protocols and Maricopa County Aquatic regulations
- Assists with swim lesson registrations, open swim fees and all other pool financial transactions
- Answers inquiries for Aquatics programming and provides information to patrons
- Assists with the inventory of pool supplies and equipment
- Participates in all in-service trainings throughout the season
- Participates in the cleaning of the Aquatics facility
- Completes required paperwork as needed in a timely manner
- Assists in the training, mentoring and direction of participants in the Junior Lifeguard program
- Performs other duties as assigned or required
- Must possess and maintain a Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification and a StarGuard Lifeguard certification
Education
High School -
Youngker High School
Buckeye, AZ05.2025
Medical Assisting - Medical Assisting
West-MEC
Buckeye, AZ05.2025
Skills
- Bilingual Communication Skills
- Meticulous Attention
- Skilled Communicator
- Empathetic Listener
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Systematic Workflow Coordination
- Analytical Problem-Solving
- Prioritization and Scheduling
- Client Support
- Telephone Communication
- Polished Professional Image
- Valid Driver's License
- Efficient Recordkeeping
Certification
- CPR Certified, 01/01/24, 01/31/26
- First Aid Certification, 05/01/24, 05/31/25
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
- Registered Medical Assistant
Awards
- Salutatorian
- President's Scholarship (Arizona State University)
- HOSA State Competitor
- Youngker High School Honors Graduate
Activities
- Leadership - Class Manager, West-MEC, Buckeye, AZ, 08/01/23, Current, Responsible for overseeing the operations and activities of a classroom., Managed class schedules, organized materials, and coordinated activities., Assisted in maintaining a positive and organized classroom environment., Played a leadership role in planning and executing class events.
- Community Service Leadership - Chairman, West-MEC, Buckeye, AZ, 10/01/24, Current, Lead and facilitate meetings., Arrange and plan innovative ideas that influence the community., Develop agendas in consultation with other members., Represent the organization in official capacities., Motivate and guide members to fulfill their responsibilities.
- Glamour Gals - President, West-MEC, Buckeye, AZ, 08/01/24, Current
- HOSA (Health Occupations of America) - Member, West-MEC, Buckeye, AZ, 08/01/23, Current
- GEAR UP - Member, Youngker High School, Buckeye, AZ, 08/01/21, Current
- Medical Assisting - Student, West-MEC Southwest Campus, Buckeye, AZ, 08/01/23, Current
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Volunteer
Glamour Gals
09.2024 - Current
Teacher's Assistant
Youngker High School
08.2024 - Current
Volunteer
Hacienda Del Rey Senior Care Community
08.2024 - Current
Lifeguard II
City of Buckeye
05.2024 - 08.2024
Lifeguard I
City of Buckeye
05.2023 - 08.2023
Medical Assisting - Medical Assisting
West-MEC
- CPR Certified, 01/01/24, 01/31/26
- First Aid Certification, 05/01/24, 05/31/25
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
- Registered Medical Assistant
High School -
Youngker High School
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