Crystal Marie Mendoza
Plains,KS
Summary
Recent Licensed Practical Nurse graduate striving to obtain a Licensed Practical Nurse position where my knowledge and experience in patient centered care and communication skills will provide outstanding support to Pioneer Manor by providing compassionate and quality care to all.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Medication Aide
Lone Tree Retirement Center
2021.12 - 2022.06
- Took patient vital signs, height, and weight measurements and monitored glucose and patient wellbeing.
- Checked vital signs on daily basis and contacted supervisor regarding patient health concerns or behavioral changes.
- Administered medications to patients and remained vigilant for negative side effects.
- Counted and recorded medication inventory daily prior and after every shift to maintain medication security and control.
- Reviewed medication orders for accuracy and completeness before administering medication.
- Unpacked, sorted, counted, and labeled all incoming medications to keep optimum inventory levels.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lone Tree Retirement Center
2020.07 - 2021.12
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Volunteer
Blood Drive
2021.09 - 2021.09
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Represented organization positively and professionally while providing community with much-needed services.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Wheatridge Park Care Center
2016.06 - 2017.01
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Seward County Community College
Liberal, KS05.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Practical Nursing
Seward County Community College
Liberal, KS05.2023
Skills
- Patient and Family Education Advocate
- Critical Thinking
- Active Listening
- Time Management
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
- Interdisciplinary Teamwork
Certification
- Basic Life Support CPR and AED Certified
- CMA - Certified Medication Aide, AideID: 223327
- Licensed Practical Nurse, License Number: 53896
Timeline
Certified Medication Aide
Lone Tree Retirement Center
2021.12 - 2022.06
Volunteer
Blood Drive
2021.09 - 2021.09
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lone Tree Retirement Center
2020.07 - 2021.12
Certified Nursing Assistant
Wheatridge Park Care Center
2016.06 - 2017.01
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Seward County Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Practical Nursing
Seward County Community College
- Basic Life Support CPR and AED Certified
- CMA - Certified Medication Aide, AideID: 223327
- Licensed Practical Nurse, License Number: 53896
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