Abby Méndez
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Upcoming family nurse practitioner graduate with a strong work ethic, adaptability, and desire to take on new challenges. An experienced acute care nursing professional, bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills, and technical knowledge. Quality-driven, efficient, with strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN, Interventional Radiology
Honor Health Hospital
Scottsdale, AZ
04.2018 - Current
- Float pool RN for six network hospitals
- Cross-trained to cardiac cath lab
- Managed all aspects of pre-procedure patient preparation including obtaining informed consent, ordering labs, imaging studies and other diagnostic tests
- Administered conscious sedation during procedures while continuously assessing vital signs
- Responded quickly and effectively to emergency situations involving procedural patients
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition
- Maintained accurate records of patient's medical history, condition, treatments, progress notes and discharge instructions for each case
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology
Progressive Care Registered Nurse
Honor Health North Mountain
Phoenix, AZ
08.2017 - 04.2018
- Managed a caseload of complex acute and chronic cases requiring specialized skills in assessment, treatment planning, intervention, evaluation, coordination of care plan delivery and documentation
- Developed individualized plans of care based on each patient's needs while adhering to hospital policies, standards of practice and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Progressive Care
Salina Regional Health Care
Salina, KS
06.2016 - 07.2017
- post open-heart and cardiac catheterization management
- arterial sheath management and removal
- Provided direct patient care in accordance with established standards and practices
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions
- Assessed and monitored patients' conditions, including vital signs, ECG readings and other relevant indicators
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes
Education
Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ02-2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bethel College
North Newton, KS05-2016
High School Diploma -
Washington High School
Phoenix, AZ05-2012
Skills
- EHRs: Epic, eClinicalWorks, AtlasMD, MediTech
- extensive exposure to urgent care and pediatrics
- Charge RN
Accomplishments
- Alpha Chi Honors Association Memeber
- Daisy Award Nominee
Certification
- ACLS
- NIHSS
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
RN, Interventional Radiology
Honor Health Hospital
04.2018 - Current
Progressive Care Registered Nurse
Honor Health North Mountain
08.2017 - 04.2018
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Progressive Care
Salina Regional Health Care
06.2016 - 07.2017
Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bethel College
High School Diploma -
Washington High School
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