Allison Mendonca
St. Albans,ME
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate RN with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Extensive experience in medical-surgical and oncology nursing. Proven ability in providing high-quality patient care, managing patient assessments, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal outcomes. Strong background in phlebotomy and camp healthcare, allowing for unique perspectives on different aspects of nursing care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Med-Surg/Oncology Nurse
Maine General Medical Center
Augusta, ME
04.2023 - Current
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients with a variety of medical-surgical and oncology conditions
- Conduct patient assessments, develop care plans, and administer medications and treatments
- Collaborate with physicians, healthcare teams, and families to ensure patient-centered care
- Monitor patient progress and adjust care plans as necessary to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
- Provided education regarding disease processes, medication management, symptom control and nutrition therapy to patients and families.
Camp RN (2023,2024) CNA (2021,2022)
Camp Manitou
Oakland, ME
06.2021 - 08.2024
- Provided healthcare services to campers and staff, addressing a wide range of medical needs and emergencies
- Conducted patient assessments, administered medications, and provided first aid treatment
- Collaborated with camp physicians and healthcare staff to ensure the well-being of all camp participants
- Educated campers and staff on health and safety protocols and preventive care measures
- Managed medical records and ensured compliance with health regulations.
Phlebotomist
Eastern Maine Medical Center
Bangor, ME
10.2018 - 04.2023
- Performed venipunctures and capillary punctures for blood collection in a high-volume healthcare setting
- Ensured accurate labeling, handling, and transport of specimens to the laboratory
- Maintained patient comfort and safety during procedures, demonstrating excellent bedside manner
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure timely and accurate test results
- Trained new staff and students on phlebotomy procedures and best practices.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Maine
Orono Maine12.2022
Skills
- Patient Assessment and Monitoring
- Medication Administration
- Phlebotomy
- Patient Education
- Care Coordination
- IV Therapy
- EMR (Electronic Medical Records) Proficiency
- Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
- Team Collaboration and Communication
- Cancer patient management
- Diagnostic test interpretation
- Palliative Care
- Pain Control
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN), State of Maine
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, American Heart Association
Timeline
Med-Surg/Oncology Nurse
Maine General Medical Center
04.2023 - Current
Camp RN (2023,2024) CNA (2021,2022)
Camp Manitou
06.2021 - 08.2024
Phlebotomist
Eastern Maine Medical Center
10.2018 - 04.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Maine