Haydee Melgoza
LVN
San Ysidro,CA
Summary
Nursing professional seeking full-time position that offers professional challenges. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LVN Charge Nurse
Fredericka Manor Care Center
08.2017 - Current
- Documented medications administered, treatments, and patient procedures performed in appropriate records according to privacy requirements.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Interacted smoothly with patients and loved ones, updated on care plans and advocated for needs.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with various healthcare professionals to determine specific and individualized care plan based on goals and long-term health.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes, and treatment implementations.
- Cared for patients' wounds and changed dressings.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
Home Health LVN
Dependable Nursing
02.2013 - 08.2017
- Assessed patients temperature, pulse, O2 reading and blood pressure and recorded in medical records.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Assisted with appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
88M Motor Transport Operator
United States Army
10.2005 - 09.2008
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
Medical Assistant
Carlos Sanchez MD, LLC.
05.2002 - 09.2005
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Verified patient insurance coverage and collected required co-payments.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
Education
License Vocational - Nursing
UEI College
Chula Vista, CA11.2011
Diploma - Medical Assistant
UEI College
Chula Vista, CA05.2002
Skills
- Case Management
- Staff Management
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Calm and Composed
- Goal-Driven
- Personal Integrity
Certification
- BLS certification
- IV certified
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
LVN Charge Nurse
Fredericka Manor Care Center
08.2017 - Current
Home Health LVN
Dependable Nursing
02.2013 - 08.2017
88M Motor Transport Operator
United States Army
10.2005 - 09.2008
Medical Assistant
Carlos Sanchez MD, LLC.
05.2002 - 09.2005
License Vocational - Nursing
UEI College
Diploma - Medical Assistant
UEI College
- BLS certification
- IV certified
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