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Work History
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Cameo Mendina

Vulcan,Michigan

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Excellent communicator, adept at building relationships with staff and students. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Paraprofessional

Florence County School District
09.2023 - Current
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Supervised students in computer lab, library, playground, and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
  • Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
  • Kept library and computer lab clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
  • Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, set up display cases, and set up work areas.
  • Maintained a welcoming and organized library environment, fostering a positive learning atmosphere for all users.
  • Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
  • Laminated teaching materials to increase durability under repeated use.
  • Maintained and operated computer lab and library equipment to maximize use and lifespan.
  • Monitored students in computer lab and library to enforce proper use of resources.
  • Collaborated with special education staff to develop individualized learning plans for students with unique needs.
  • Fostered a safe and inclusive atmosphere by promptly addressing incidents of bullying or other inappropriate behavior.
  • Managed inventory of books, periodicals, and multimedia materials to ensure accurate records and timely processing of acquisitions.
  • Helped organize special events such as book fairs in collaboration with school administration and other staff members.
  • Handled check-in and check-out process of library books and materials at circulation desk for students and staff.
  • Organized library shelves, materials and equipment in clear, alphabetized order.
  • Placed books on proper shelves when returned to circulation.
  • Helped children select appropriate reading level library books.
  • Monitored library environments to maintain safe, hazard-free settings.
  • Set up computer and digital device access, providing assistance with use and operation.
  • Stayed up-to-date on library policies and procedures to smoothly enforce standards.
  • Kept track of missing books and necessary fines on overdue or lost library materials.

RN

Davis Facial Plastic Surgery
01.2016 - 02.2020
  • Assisted Dr. Davis with surgical and minimally invasive procedures.
  • Authorized drug refills and provided detailed prescription information to pharmacies.
  • Assessed patients and documented their medical histories.
  • Documented patient information obtained from patient healthcare information.
  • Prepared, took inventory and ordered neurotoxins and dermal fillers.
  • Helped create marketing flyers for monthly specials via Instagram, office website and patient email portal.
  • Interviewed patients to obtain medical information, weight and height measurements and vital signs.
  • Instructed patients of their post-operative restrictions.
  • Helped create and implement new policies and policies and procedures for patients and practice staff members.
  • Communicated patient concerns to the doctor .
  • Administered medications via subcutaneous and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper surgical wound management, plan of care objectives, safe medication use, and pain management.
  • Ensured HIPPA compliance.

RN

Florida Hospital Tampa
11.2014 - 01.2016
  • Assessed need for, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
  • Ensured HIPAA compliance.
  • Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses.
  • Monitored fluid intake and output levels.
  • Assisted patients with daily functions.
  • Followed infection control procedures.
  • Closely monitored acute conditions.
  • Performed lab tests and communicated results.
  • Managed care for post-procedure patients through discharge.
  • Trained in removing sheaths post cardiac catheterization.
  • Assessed and treated patients with chronic and acute health problems.
  • Proficient in preparing patientsbefore procedures and recovering patients after those procedures.
  • Trained in completingall necessary testing for patients pre-admission for procedures.

Patient Care Technician

Florida Hospital Tampa
02.2012 - 09.2014
  • Ensured HIPAA compliance.
  • Assisted patients with daily functions.
  • Followed infection control procedures.
  • Monitored fluid intake and output levels.
  • Collected laboratory specimens and prepared them for testing.
  • Measured vital signs and reported abnormal results to the assigned RN.
  • Learned communication skills needed to perform job proficiently in a team setting with other healthcare employees.
  • Monitored patient blood glucose levels.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Hillsborough Community College
Tampa, FL

Technical Course - Nursing Assistant

Pasco Hernando Community College
New Port Richey, FL

Skills

  • HIPAA compliance
  • Patient/family focused
  • Patient evaluation/intervention
  • Professional bedside manner
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Compassionate and caring
  • Adept at prioritizing/managing deadlines
  • Medical procedure preparation
  • Critical thinking skills
  • Accurate documentation
  • Intramuscular injections
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Thorough physical assessments
  • Blood glucose monitoring
  • Accurate medication measurement and administration
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Venipuncture/blood draw competency
  • Competent in removing cardiac catheterization sheaths
  • Proficient at sterile dressing changes
  • In-depth knowledge of intravenous therapy
  • Problem resolution capability
  • Proficient at Cerner computer documentation

Additional Information

  • 150+ hours of surgical experience at Davis Facial Plastic Surgery and Select Physicians Surgery Center assisting in elective patient surgical procedures.
  • 1500+ hours of clinical experience at Florida Hospital Tampa caring for pre and post cardiac procedure patients.
  • 150 hours of clinical experience at St. Jospeh's Children's hospital caring for Pediatric patients.
  • 150 hours of clinical experience at Connerton Long-term Acute Care hospital caring for terminally and critically ill patients.
  • 150 hours of clinical experience at Florida Hospital Carrollwood caring for medical-surgical patients.
  • 72 hours of clinical experience caring for patients in the Coronary Critical Care Unit at Pepin Heart Institute.

Certification

  • Permitted Substitute teacher in the state of Michigan.
  • Licensed Registered Nurse in the state of Michigan as of 07/27/2023 (License number: RN 4704407720)
  • Licensed Registered Nurse in the state of Florida as of 06/27/2014 (License number: RN 9386361)
  • Licensed Nursing Assistant in the state of Florida as of 01/17/2013 (License number: CN 275729)
  • Adult and pediatric BLS certification per the American Heart Association (Issue date: 06/2014)
  • Adult ACLS certification per the American Heart Association (Issue date: 05/20/2015)

References

  • Mrs. Richelle Jochem, Dean of Students Florence Elementary School (906) 367-8945 jochemr@myflorence.org
  • Mrs. Rebecca Wilcox, Reading Specialist Florence Elementary School (906) 221-3268 wilcoxb@myflorence.org
  • Dr. Dean Davis, MD, FACS. Davis Facial Plastic Surgery. (813) 355-1715 drdavis@davisfacialsurgery.com
  • Mrs. Roslia Calhetta, Administrator, Davis Facial Plastic Surgery. (508) 965-5122
  • Miss Katherine Dellangelo, ARNP. Davis Facial Plastic Surgery. (610) 304-4444 kdellangelo56@gmail.com
  • Mrs. Nicholle Henning, RN, Nursing Manager. Florida Hospital Tampa. (813) 924-3145
  • Additional references available upon request.

Timeline

Paraprofessional

Florence County School District
09.2023 - Current

RN

Davis Facial Plastic Surgery
01.2016 - 02.2020

RN

Florida Hospital Tampa
11.2014 - 01.2016

Patient Care Technician

Florida Hospital Tampa
02.2012 - 09.2014

Associate of Science - Nursing

Hillsborough Community College

Technical Course - Nursing Assistant

Pasco Hernando Community College

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