ADRIANA MENDOZA
Fresno,CA
Summary
California-Licensed Vocational Nurse with proven expertise in managing total nursing care and administering prescribed medications and treatments according to approved nursing techniques. Assists in delivery of patient care through nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Demonstrated competency directing and guiding patient teaching and activities to promote individual treatment programs. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Community Regional Medical Center
03.2023 - Current
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Prevented medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders and administering medications as prescribed.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Facilitated effective communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care during transitions between facilities or levels of care.
- Promoted patient safety through vigilant monitoring of vital signs and reporting any abnormalities to the appropriate healthcare provider promptly.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Strengthened infection control measures by strictly following hand hygiene protocols and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for optimal patient outcomes.
- Fostered a positive work environment by collaborating with colleagues, sharing knowledge, and mentoring new nursing staff members.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Assisted physicians during examinations and procedures, ensuring safe practices were maintained throughout each encounter.
- Educated family members on proper caregiving techniques, alleviating stressors associated with caring for loved ones at home.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Prepared patients for surgery, educating patients and family members on surgical procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Advocated for patients'' needs effectively, working closely with healthcare providers to develop and implement appropriate care plans.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising [Job Title].
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Streamlined patient flow in a busy clinic setting, ensuring timely access to care for all patients.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of newly admitted patients, identifying individual needs and developing tailored nursing interventions accordingly.
- Safeguarded patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations and maintaining secure medical records.
- Improved overall patient outcomes through active participation in unit-based quality improvement initiatives.
- Enhanced patient recovery through diligent monitoring and timely interventions.
- Developed comprehensive care plans for patients with chronic illnesses, promoting adherence to treatment regimens and self-management strategies.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge education to patients and their families.
- Increased immunization rates within the community through participation in local health fairs and vaccination clinics.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Temperature Screener
Biomat
11.2020 - 01.2021
- Improved entry efficiency by quickly and accurately conducting temperature screenings for large groups.
- Increased compliance with health guidelines by educating employees on proper mask-wearing and hand hygiene practices during screenings.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the organization through consistent enforcement of established protocols during temperature screenings.
- Supported company''s pandemic response plan with diligent implementation of temperature screening protocols.
Volunteer
Valley Children's Hospital
03.2017 - 12.2020
- Help visitors find patient rooms
- Maintain aseptic techniques when entering patient's rooms
- Interact with patients by doing craft activities
- Gift shop Cashier volunteer on Saturdays.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Provided exceptional support for event management tasks, resulting in smoothly executed functions that exceeded expectations.
- Completed daily domestic tasks in shelters and group homes to assist people in need.
Student Ambassador
Fresno City College
06.2017 - 07.2018
- Answering multi line phone system
- Scheduling Appointments
- Updating Excel Spreadsheets
- Assisted in college Accreditation 2018
- Gave campus tours
- Assisted outreach events
- Presentations/Informational handouts for students regarding online resources
- Prepared folders for presentations
- Helped organized projects.
Education
Vocational Nursing Student -
Marian College of Nursing
Los Angeles, CA05.2021
Bachelors of Science, Health Science- HealthCare Administration -
California State University Fresno
Fresno, CA05.2019
Associate of Science, Biology -
Fresno City College
Fresno, CA05.2018
Phlebotomy Certification/ California Department of Public Health Phlebotomy License -
Boston Reed College
Sanger, CA05.2016
Skills
- Medication Administration
- HIPAA Compliance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassionate Care
- Patient Care
- Clinical judgment
- Patient Education
- Direct Patient Care
- Infection Control
- Patient Assessment
- Healthcare Software Proficiency
- Documentation accuracy
References
- Bonita Gomez, Educational Advisor, Reedley College, Bonita.gomez@reedleycollege.edu, (559) 638-0300 Ext. 3721
- Josie Huckeba, Office Assistant III, Fresno City College, josie.huckeba@fresnocitycollege.edu, (559) 442-8225
Certification
- NIH stroke certified
- CPR certified
- ACLS certified
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Community Regional Medical Center
03.2023 - Current
Temperature Screener
Biomat
11.2020 - 01.2021
Student Ambassador
Fresno City College
06.2017 - 07.2018
Volunteer
Valley Children's Hospital
03.2017 - 12.2020
Vocational Nursing Student -
Marian College of Nursing
Bachelors of Science, Health Science- HealthCare Administration -
California State University Fresno
Associate of Science, Biology -
Fresno City College
Phlebotomy Certification/ California Department of Public Health Phlebotomy License -
Boston Reed College