Alejandra Mendez Hernandez
Lake Havasu City,AZ
Summary
Experienced in the medical field and high-pressure environments, I offer a unique combination of skills and qualities to deliver compassionate patient care. Proven adaptability and unwavering commitment to enhancing patient outcomes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Havasu Regional Medical Center
04.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
- Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.
- Facilitated clear communication with patients, families, and colleagues, fostering a positive environment in a fast-paced setting.
- Deescalated tense situations involving agitated patients or family members through active listening skills and empathetic responses.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during crisis situations, helping them cope more effectively with difficult circumstances.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes during high-stress situations.
- Administered appropriate medications and treatments, ensuring accurate dosage and timely delivery for improved patient health.
Emergency Room Technician
Havasu Regional Medical Center
06.2018 - 03.2023
- Responded quickly and calmly to emergency situations, providing life-saving measures when necessary.
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
- Improved patient care by efficiently performing emergency room procedures such as wound dressing, splinting, and CPR.
- Demonstrated adaptability in fast-paced environments by managing multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining high levels of accuracy under pressure.
- Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly, and transferred to laboratory for testing.
- Enhanced ER efficiency through proficient use of medical equipment like EKG machines, defibrillators, and vital signs
- Provided compassionate care to patients during their emergency room visit, addressing concerns and offering emotional support when needed.
Dental Assistant
Kids Little Smiles Dentistry
04.2014 - 06.2018
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Mohave Community College
Kingman, AZ12.2022
Skills
- Basic patient care
- Cardiac monitoring
- Measuring and monitoring vitals
- Orthopedic splint application
- Information documentation
- Collecting medical samples
- Educating patients
- Venipuncture
- Intravenous therapy
- Patient admissions
- Wound cleaning
- TNCC certified
- Advanced Life Support
- Catheter Care
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Havasu Regional Medical Center
04.2023 - Current
Emergency Room Technician
Havasu Regional Medical Center
06.2018 - 03.2023
Dental Assistant
Kids Little Smiles Dentistry
04.2014 - 06.2018
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Mohave Community College
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