With nearly 9 years of experience in the acute care/hospital setting and 5 years in dialysis, my reliability, hardworking nature, and motivation set me apart. My compassion and meticulous attention to detail have earned recognition, and I excel in adapting quickly to changing environments. Eager to leverage my career and efficiently utilize my skills and knowledge for organizational growth, I am dedicated to providing high-quality patient care as a registered nurse. Currently seeking a nursing position where I can collaborate in interdisciplinary teams, ensure compliance with healthcare standards, and contribute my clinical expertise and passion for nursing to deliver exceptional healthcare services. Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
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Criszelle Mendoza
Coral Springs,FL
Summary
Overview
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Davita Weston Dialysis Center
RN
02.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Served as a liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
- Provided emotional support to patients during challenging times, fostering a sense of trust and rapport that contributed to better overall wellbeing.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Participated in professional development opportunities regularly to stay current on best practices in the field of nursing.
- Devised individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s unique situation, optimizing clinical outcomes.
- Implemented infection control measures within the unit, maintaining a safe environment for both patients and staff members.
- Streamlined documentation processes to ensure accurate record-keeping and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
Davita Dialysis Center
CCHT
11.2022 - 02.2024
Job overview
- Setting up dialysis machine for patients treatments
- Check and monitor patients throughout treatments
- Monitor patient's pre and post weight, vital signs, eating habits and reports changes to the Registered Nurse
- Communicating with the team, social worker, dietitian for patient needs
- Maintain patients in designated areas for treatments
- Reports observation to RN of any unusual behavior that is noticed to the patients
- Cannulating patients Fistula or grafts to start their treatments
- Aseptic cleaning patients catheter for their dialysis treatments
Temecula Valley Hospital
CNA
06.2016 - 11.2022
Job overview
- Answers patient call lights to determine patients needs
- Communicate with patients to ascertain feelings or needs for assistance for social and emotional support
- Cared for pre to post operative patients
- Trained in the Telemetry unit with regards to isolated precautions and monitoring
- Took and recorded patients vital signs
- Placed and obtains EKG reading
- Followed infection control precautions
Davita Dialysis Center
PCT
11.2019 - 04.2022
Job overview
- Same as above
WestWays Staffing Services INC.
Travel CNA
02.2016 - 06.2016
Job overview
- Perform provided assignments per hospital policy and protocol
- Ensured assigned duty and job descriptions are met
ST Luke's Woodriver Medical Center
CNA/PCT
04.2014 - 02.2016
Job overview
- Assisted the PCP and Medical Care provided to provide patient care
- Ensure safety and well-being of the patients
- Assisted in patient care needs and prioritized treatment
- Took and documented patient vital signs
- Ensure the observation of privacy and HIPAA regulations by non-medical personnel
- Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment
- Provided pre to post operative care
- Assisted in chronic patients in the medical care unit
- Take and document fluid intake and output level
- Answer patient call lights to determine patient needs
Education
PERPETUAL HELP COLLEGE OF MANILASAMPALOC, MANILA
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE from NURSING
11.2007
University Overview
FAR EASTERN UNIVERSITYSAMPALOC, MANILA
ASSOCIATE IN HEALTH SCIENCE II
06.2005
University Overview
Skills
- Clinical Knowledge
- Expert communication
- Experts patient care
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Critical thinking
- Phlebotomy
- Problem solving
- Teamwork and conflict resolution
- CPR BLS
- Finger sticks blood sugars
- Safety and infection control
- Patient monitoring
- Clinical judgment
- Basic Life Support
- Compassion and Empathy
- Quality Improvement
- Geriatric Care
- Health Promotion
- Discharge Planning
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
- NCLEX RN PASSER, 02/01/24
- ACUTE CARE EXPERT, 9
- CHRONIC CARE EXPERT, 5
- BSN
- CCHT/CNA
- BLS+CPR
Goalobjective
Goalobjective
Dedicated and compassionate registered nurse seeking a nursing position. Skilled in providing high-quality patient care, collaborating in interdisciplinary teams and ensuring compliance in healthcare standards. Eager to contribute my clinical expertise and passion for nursing to deliver exceptional healthcare services at your esteemed institution.Personalobjective
Personalobjective
A reliable bi-lingual, hardworking, motivated and service oriented with almost 9 years of experience in acute care/hospital setting, 5 years of experience in dialysis. A compassionate individual with a special attention to detail and an ability to adapt quickly in a changing environment. Eager to leverage my career where I can utilize my skills and knowledge efficiently for organizational growth.Personal Information
Personal Information
License: FL RN 9665955References
References
WILL PROVIDE UPON REQUESTTimeline
RN
Davita Weston Dialysis Center
02.2024 - Current
CCHT
Davita Dialysis Center
11.2022 - 02.2024
PCT
Davita Dialysis Center
11.2019 - 04.2022
CNA
Temecula Valley Hospital
06.2016 - 11.2022
Travel CNA
WestWays Staffing Services INC.
02.2016 - 06.2016
CNA/PCT
ST Luke's Woodriver Medical Center
04.2014 - 02.2016
FAR EASTERN UNIVERSITY
ASSOCIATE IN HEALTH SCIENCE II
PERPETUAL HELP COLLEGE OF MANILA
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE from NURSING
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