MELANIE ARROYO
Vernon Hills
Summary
Compassionate and driven nursing graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), and hands-on experience as a caregiver, fostering a deep commitment to providing holistic and patient-centered care. Skilled in building rapport, advocating for patients, and delivering personalized support. Dedicated to making a meaningful impact in healthcare by combining empathy with clinical excellence.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Freedom Home Care
07.2024 - Current
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Assured proper nutrition by preparing meals, grocery shopping and monitoring food consumption levels.
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Experience working with patients that have dementia and Alzheimer's
- Medication Reminders
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Aurora University
Aurora, IL12.2024
Skills
- CNA certification
- BLS Certification American Heart Association
- HIPAA Compliance
- Documentation and care plan adherence
- Patient care and companionship
- Team collaboration
- Patient transfers and mobility support
Timeline
Caregiver
Freedom Home Care
07.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Aurora University
Clinical Rotations
- Principles 1 (spring 2023)
Advantara Aurora
- Behavioral Health (fall 2023)
Ascension Mercy Medical Center
- Med Surg (spring 2024)
Ascension Mercy
- Surgical Care Unit (fall 2024)
Edward Hospital
- Pediatric Unit (fall 2024)
Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital
- OB (L/D, newborn, postpartum) (fall 2024)
UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Bolingbrook