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Elizabeth Nunez Mendez

Longwood,FL

Summary

Hardworking nursing professional bringing 10+ years of experience delivering exceptional care to rehabilitation, oncology and renal patients. Skilled at maximizing patient comfort and safety while meeting strict cost control standards. Elizabeth has dedicated 8 years of expertise in providing acute nursing services to renal patients. Experienced with comprehensive oncology nursing practices, including patient assessment and compassionate approach to care. Well-organized and forward-thinking in managing patient needs.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Oncology Register Nurse (Head and Neck Surgery)

Orlando Health
06.2024 - Current
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans for oncology patients, promoting optimal treatment outcomes.
  • Educated patients and their families about cancer diagnoses, treatment options, symptom management strategies, and available support resources.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.

Dialysis Registered Nurse

DaVita
10.2020 - Current
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
  • Analyzed emergency situations and took prompt action to save lives
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Utilized automated healthcare database to perform duties, maintain records and prepare reports.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.

Dialysis Registered Nurse

Central Florida Kidney Center
03.2019 - 10.2020
  • Analyzed emergency situations and took prompt action to save lives.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to over 30 patients daily.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.

Dialysis Registered Nurse

Fresenius Kidney Care
09.2015 - 10.2018
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
  • Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
  • Trained over 25 new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
  • Analyzed emergency situations and took prompt action to save lives.
  • Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Encompass Rehabilitation Hospital
08.2014 - 09.2015
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
  • Supervised and managed functions for 10-bed Rehabilitation unit, including daily scheduling, tasking and administration.
  • Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
  • Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
  • Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration and catheter insertion.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Register Nurse

Columbia Central University
05.2013

Skills

    Intravenous Therapy

    Preventative Health

    Chronic Disease Management

    Feeding Assistance

    Infection Control and Aseptic

    Procedures

    Triaging

    Medication Administration

    Patient assessments

    Tracheostomy care

    Procedure preparations

    Removing sutures

    Gastrostomy tube care

Certification

  • BLS Certified

Languages

English
Professional Working
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Oncology Register Nurse (Head and Neck Surgery)

Orlando Health
06.2024 - Current

Dialysis Registered Nurse

DaVita
10.2020 - Current

Dialysis Registered Nurse

Central Florida Kidney Center
03.2019 - 10.2020

Dialysis Registered Nurse

Fresenius Kidney Care
09.2015 - 10.2018

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Encompass Rehabilitation Hospital
08.2014 - 09.2015

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Register Nurse

Columbia Central University

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