Alby Mendoza RNC-MNN
2401 E. Rio Salado Parkway, #1088, Tempe,AZ
Summary
Highly skilled with 14+ years of experience across Mother-Baby, Antepartum, and Special Care Nursery settings. Proficient in high-risk antepartum monitoring, managing complex maternal-fetal conditions and providing Level II neonatal care. Dedicated to fostering maternal-infant bonding and empowering families through evidence-based education.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Unit Coordinator
Banner Desert Medical Center
04.2024 - Current
- Increase efficiency in the workplace by precepting new Health Unit Coordinators on policies, procedures, and software applications.
- Assist nursing staff with daily tasks, calling consult as directed by clinical care providers, and contributing to a well-organized and efficient unit environment
- Answer 50-100 telephone calls to answer questions and direct calls to staff
- Enter work orders into computer system for appropriate departments regarding maintenance issues and biomed needs.
- Coordinate successful admits and discharges from the facility by liaising with other departments and ensuring necessary paperwork is completed promptly
Administration Administrative/Clerical Volunteer
Banner Desert Medical Center
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Expedited project completion by increasing more than 100 new employee folders during my volunteer shift
- Promoted a positive and professional image by representing the organization at events or during interactions with external parties
- Maintained confidentiality while handling sensitive documents, upholding company policies and procedures at all times
- Supported staff on special assignments and ad hoc projects
Registered Nurse
PPR Travel Agency/Inova Alexandria Hospital
02.2019 - 08.2019
- Contributed to the high-volume facility's delivering approximately 3,600 babies annually
- Specialized in maternal-newborn health and the high adaptability necessary for changing hospital environments
- Assessed infants for jaundice, respiratory distress, and normal behavioral characteristics.
- Administered postpartum medications, immunizations, and performed routine tasks like blood draws or wound care.
- Provided culturally competent care, respecting patients' diverse backgrounds, values, beliefs, and individual needs
Registered Nurse
Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center
12.2013 - 01.2019
- Contributed to the medium volume facility with 1,430 live births annually
- Administered IV antibiotics at the bedside to treat or prevent early onset sepsis
- Managed high-alert intravenous magnesium sulfate therapy, ensuring adherence to strict protocols for preeclampsia and fetal neuroprotection
- Performed rigorous neuro-vascular assessments, including hourly monitoring of deep tendon reflexes (DTRs), respiratory rate, and urine output to identify early signs of magnesium toxicity
- Identified and managed a large/expanding hematoma that required surgical incision requiring the evacuation of the clot with postpartum mother
- Facilitated rapid, family-centered transfer to NICU by collaborating with providers and communicating effectively with parents during newborn distress
Registered Nurse
Alexian Brothers Medical Center
06.2017 - 10.2018
- Conducted peer training and provided real-time "go-live" support
- Acted as a liaison between staff and IT fostering a positive attitude to the change and reducing activity
- Focused on specific, preoperative and postoperative nursing documentation needs
- Assessed learning needs of patient and provided education based on culture and willingness to learn
Registered Nurse
University of Chicago Medical Center
07.2013 - 08.2016
- Contributed to the high risk volume of roughly around 2523 deliveries
- Delivered and maintained care for patients with triple lumen PICC lines, blood transfusions, and JP drains
- Conducted extended daily fetal monitoring management by interpreting heart rate patterns and extended
- Administered high-alert drugs such as magnesium sulfate , tocolytics, , and corticosteroids
- Identified subtle signs of deterioration, such as placental abruption, hemorrhage, or decreased fetal movement, and initiated rapid emergency protocols
- Monitored and managed high risk single and multiple gestation pregnancies, i.e. preterm births, pregnancy induced hypertension, sickle cell anemia, and HIV/AIDS
- Precepted new nurses and new employees by setting clear expectations, providing constructive feedback, fostering critical thinking, and modeling evidence-based practice
- Provided compassionate, family-centered care to bereaved parents and their loved ones by respecting parental autonomy, using simple language, and offering a private room away from the nursery or other healthy babies to provide a quite space for progressing grief
Registered Nurse
Westmead Private Hospital
01.2009 - 04.2013
- Facilitated effective communication between physicians, patients, families, and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes as Charge Nurse
- Precepted new nurses, providing guidance on unit functions and individual roles, hospital policies and procedures and nursing best practices
- Managed advanced postoperative care, including the titration and monitoring of Patient-Controlled Epidural Analgesia (PCEA/PCA) and supplemental oxygen therapy
- Executed precise wound care for cesarean section patients through the expert removal of surgical staples and sutures and ongoing site assessment
- Facilitated critical interventions for postpartum hemorrhage by maintaining and monitoring uterine balloon tamponades (e.g., Bakri balloons)
- Collaborated with obstetricians to prepare sterile environments and provide hands-on assistance during newborn circumcision procedures
- Delivered comprehensive lactation consultancy, specializing in latch remediation, nipple shield integration, and the implementation of supplemental nursing systems (SNS) to ensure infant nutritional goals
- Facilitated newborn wellness workshops, leading live demonstrations on safe bathing techniques, swaddling for thermoregulation, and essential neonatal care
- Assisted Special Care Nursery with giving tube feedings to provide nutrition to infants who were medically stable but too immature or weak to coordinate sucking, swallowing, and breathing
- Successfully navigated the complex logistics of caring for up to five mothers and infants solo, whereas low risk mother and their babies could be transferred to a hotel after 24 hours
Registered Nurse
Northwestern Prentice Women's Hospital
12.2005 - 12.2007
- Provided care to a high volume hospital that delivered12,000-13,500 deliveries annually
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify potential complications in both the mother and baby during the birthing process
- Delivered strict infection prevention for postpartum mothers requiring triple lumen catheter for frequent blood draws
- Monitored newborns at risk for short terms complications under phototherapy, hypoglycemia, group B strep, and meconium stained fluid deliveries
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI08-2005
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Study Abroad Program
Macquarie University
Ryde, Sydney, Australia06-2004
Accomplishments
- Certification in Maternal Newborn Nursing
- Completion of Baby Friendly Initiative Training Course
- Completion of Breastfeeding Workshop
- Preceptor Workshop
- STARS Award recipient
- Patient Safety Award recipient
- Daisy Award recipient
- Sunflower Award recipient
- Proficient with functions of Epic, Cerner, and Meditech EMR systems
Timeline
Health Unit Coordinator
Banner Desert Medical Center
04.2024 - Current
Administration Administrative/Clerical Volunteer
Banner Desert Medical Center
08.2023 - 08.2024
Registered Nurse
PPR Travel Agency/Inova Alexandria Hospital
02.2019 - 08.2019
Registered Nurse
Alexian Brothers Medical Center
06.2017 - 10.2018
Registered Nurse
Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center
12.2013 - 01.2019
Registered Nurse
University of Chicago Medical Center
07.2013 - 08.2016
Registered Nurse
Westmead Private Hospital
01.2009 - 04.2013
Registered Nurse
Northwestern Prentice Women's Hospital
12.2005 - 12.2007
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Marquette University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Study Abroad Program
Macquarie University