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Melina Arnold

Greensburg

Summary

Productive Phlebotomist offering several years of experience in collecting blood specimens in healthcare settings. Proven leader with success in recommending and introducing strategies to improve workflow, specimen processing, and customer service related to patient care. Calm and comforting with stressed patients.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1993
1993
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Homeschool Educator

Darlington Academy
Greensburg
08.2013 - Current
  • Designed personalized lesson plans to meet individual student needs.
  • Created engaging educational activities to foster student participation.
  • Implemented assessments to evaluate student progress and understanding.
  • Encouraged critical thinking skills through open-ended questions and problem solving activities.
  • Counseled students on personal issues that may affect their academic success.

Professional Quilt Maker

Melina’s Quilts
Greensburg
04.2012 - Current

Design and create custom handmade quilts of all sizes, ranging from baby size to king size.

  • Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
  • Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
  • Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.

Medical Laboratory Technician

Rathbone Clinic
Clinton
04.2004 - 04.2013
  • Performed venipuncture, 15-40 daily, using evacuated tube systems via straight stick and butterfly, as well as capillary collection of specimens.
  • Conducted routine laboratory tests and analyses on patient samples.
  • Operated and maintained laboratory equipment to ensure accuracy and reliability.
  • Prepared specimens for testing, including labeling and storage procedures.
  • Followed safety protocols to prevent contamination and ensure a safe workspace.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to discuss test results and patient care.
  • Ensured compliance with regulatory standards during all laboratory operations.
  • Verified patient information and collected specimens according to established protocols.
  • Operated point-of-care testing equipment in a fast-paced environment, ensuring rapid response times.

Education

Certified Phlebotomy Technician - Certified Phlebotomy Technician

Phlebotomy Training Specialists
Baton Rouge, LA
07.2025 - 07.2025

Occupational Associates Degree Medical Laboratory Technology - Medical Laboratory Technician

Medvance Institute of Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge, LA
10.2002 - 10.2004

Denham Springs High School
Denham Springs, LA

Skills

  • Venipuncture and capillary puncture
  • Specimen handling
  • Laboratory testing
  • Safety compliance
  • Medical terminology
  • Patient care coordination
  • Inventory management
  • Regulatory understanding
  • Attention to detail
  • Time management
  • Effective communication
  • Quality control
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Specimen collection procedures
  • Order of draw
  • Laboratory procedures understanding

Timeline

Certified Phlebotomy Technician - Certified Phlebotomy Technician

Phlebotomy Training Specialists
07.2025 - 07.2025

Homeschool Educator

Darlington Academy
08.2013 - Current

Professional Quilt Maker

Melina’s Quilts
04.2012 - Current

Medical Laboratory Technician

Rathbone Clinic
04.2004 - 04.2013

Occupational Associates Degree Medical Laboratory Technology - Medical Laboratory Technician

Medvance Institute of Baton Rouge
10.2002 - 10.2004

Denham Springs High School
Melina Arnold