Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
Accreditations
Awards
References
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Blanca A Mendoza

Blanca A Mendoza

East Palo Alto,CA

Summary


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

33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Licensed Vocational Nurse (Concierge Medicine)

Palo Alto Medical Foundation, PAMF
03.2024 - Current
  • Greet patients and their families upon arrival by providing warm welcome.
  • Cared for basic wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Point of Care Testing: Urinalysis, pregnancy test, glucose finger stick, strep, flu and covid testing.
  • EKG, vaccines and injections, ear lavage.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising provider.
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Documented treatments delivered, IVs administered and outcome.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering IV therapies.
  • Trained in Port blood draws.
  • Conducted venipunctures.
  • Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
  • Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
  • Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
  • Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness prior to blood drawing.
  • Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
  • Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
  • Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
  • Monitored patients for reactions and verified sample quality.

Licensed Vocation Nurse/Flu Clinic

Palo Alto Medical Foundation, PAMF
09.2023 - 03.2024
  • Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
  • Screened patients for the proper vaccine and allergies.
  • Evaluated charting procedures for adherence to best practices.
  • Safely administered flu and Covid vaccinations, providing education to customers on vaccines, dosage, indications, precautions, contraindications and potential side effects.
  • Documented properly in Epic.
  • Monitored patient for immediate side effects.
  • Performed respiratory testing: Covid, Flu, RSV and Strep

Licensed Vocational Nurse/Internal Medicine

Palo Alto Medical Foundation, PAMF
11.2015 - 03.2023
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring vital signs.
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
  • Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
  • Administered injections, immunizations.
  • Performed minor procedures: Ear lavage, EKG, tray set ups, basic wound/dressing changes, and breathing treatment.

Certified Medical Assistant

Palo Alto Medical Foundation, PAMF
09.2000 - 10.2015

Greeted patients with attentively and with respect. Would gather all vital signs necessary.


Performed minor procedures: ear lavage, immunizations, injections, EKG, tray set ups, dressing change, breathing treatments and all point of care testing.

  • Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.
  • Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
  • Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
  • Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
  • Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
  • Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications, and other physician instructions.
  • Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Conducted preliminary patient evaluations measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure.
  • Educated patients by providing medication and diet information and clarifying physicians' orders, answering questions thoroughly.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
  • Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
  • Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
  • Implemented care and efficiency improvements to support and enhance office operations.
  • Measured patient pulse oximetry.
  • Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
  • Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
  • Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
  • Measured patient spirometry.
  • Helped improve patient outcomes by educating and advising on relevant treatments and care.

After School Program Assistant

Boys And Girls Club Of The Peninsula
01.1992 - 01.2000
  • Assisted school children with homework, was in charge of the after school program where we kept kids away from the streets by providing education and recreational activities.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
  • Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
  • Supervised up to 15 students during outdoor exercise periods, monitoring group and individual safety.
  • Scheduled mini-lessons, art projects and unstructured playtime for school-age children.
  • Created fun, age-appropriate activities for school-age children.
  • Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
  • Encouraged children's emotional and social development.

Waitress's assistant

British Bankers Club
01.1993 - 01.1995
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
  • Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
  • Processed orders and sent to kitchen employees for preparation.
  • Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
  • Presented menus to patrons promptly after seating and answered questions about menu items, making recommendations upon request.
  • Inspected dishes and utensils for cleanliness.
  • Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
  • Maintained thorough menu knowledge to sufficiently answer questions regarding menu item sourcing, ingredients and cooking methods.

Education

Associate of Science - Licensed Vocational Nurse

Bay Area College of Nursing
Palo Alto, CA
07.2015

No Degree - Medical Assistant

Bryman College
San Jose, CA
01.1999

No Degree - Pre-requisites

Foothill College
Los Altos, CA
01.1999

High School Diploma -

Woodside High School
Redwood City, CA
01.1995

Skills

  • Patient Care
  • Patient Education
  • Compassionate Care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Aseptic Techniques
  • Documentation accuracy
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Medication Administration
  • Infection Control
  • Pediatric Care
  • Treatment plan implementation

Certification

Licensed Vocational Nurse

IV Certified

Phlebotomy Certified

BLS



Accomplishments

Started in Palo Alto Medical Foundation as a Medical Assistant and years later went back to school for LVN.

I have been chosen to be an Epic Super User throughout the years, and I have also been a preceptor.


Accreditations

  • Certified Medical Assistant
  • CPR certified

Awards

  • Five, ten, fifteen and twenty year company awards
  • Patients and doctors satisfaction recognition and praise for outstanding job performance

References

Sherry Huff (RN) 408-608-4448

Araceli Diaz (Manager) 408-306-1407

Magdalena Suarez (Manager) 669-877-4603

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Additional Information

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Timeline

Licensed Vocational Nurse (Concierge Medicine)

Palo Alto Medical Foundation, PAMF
03.2024 - Current

Licensed Vocation Nurse/Flu Clinic

Palo Alto Medical Foundation, PAMF
09.2023 - 03.2024

Licensed Vocational Nurse/Internal Medicine

Palo Alto Medical Foundation, PAMF
11.2015 - 03.2023

Certified Medical Assistant

Palo Alto Medical Foundation, PAMF
09.2000 - 10.2015

Waitress's assistant

British Bankers Club
01.1993 - 01.1995

After School Program Assistant

Boys And Girls Club Of The Peninsula
01.1992 - 01.2000

Associate of Science - Licensed Vocational Nurse

Bay Area College of Nursing

No Degree - Medical Assistant

Bryman College

No Degree - Pre-requisites

Foothill College

High School Diploma -

Woodside High School
Blanca A Mendoza