Hilary Mendez
San Tan Valley,AZ
Summary
Compassionate and disciplined Registered Nurse with direct experience in IV infusion therapy, central line maintenance, and medication administration across acute care and critical settings. Proven ability to manage multiple high-acuity patients, administer complex infusion regimens, and deliver patient education in a clear and empathetic manner. Former U.S. Army Pharmacy Technician with advanced skills in sterile compounding, aseptic technique, and medication safety.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse-BSN
Banner Gateway Medical Center- PCU
12.2023 - Current
- Initiated and managed IV therapy for high-acuity patients, including peripheral line insertion and central line dressing maintenance , and drips titration
- Administered IV push, piggyback, and continuous infusion medications—including electrolytes, antibiotics, cardiac drips, and patient-controlled analgesia pump—ensuring timely delivery and reducing treatment delays
- Perform IV insertions using ultrasound guidance
- Assess patient vitals and cardiac rhythms before, during , and after infusions, ensuring prompt intervention for adverse reactions, such as infiltration, phlebitis, or infection
- Adjust infusion rates, change tubing, and maintain sterility using best practices for infection control
- Educate patients on IV medication regimens and post-discharge infusion care
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to update and execute individualized infusion care plans
- Utilize Cerner EHR to document procedures, monitor responses, and ensure compliance with charting standards
- Reconstituted and administered medication through IV lines, central lines, or venous access ports.
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Mercy Gilbert Medical Center
11.2020 - 11.2022
- Accountability and maintenance of all pharmaceuticals to include controlled drugs
- Manage patient’s medication and reconciliation using Cerner
- Sterile IV and Non-sterile compounding including chemo, PCA, epidural, patient specific medication order
- Dosage calculations, conversions between measurement units, and understanding medication labels
Certified Pharmacy Technician
St. Joseph Hospital and Medical Center
01.2019 - 11.2020
- Manage patient’s medication request and reconciliation using Cerner
- Critical thinking and problem solving that include prescription discrepancies, dosage problems, interactions, and instructions
- Calculating the amounts of ingredients needed to prepare customized medications per patient needs
Certified Pharmacy Technician
United States Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases
08.2015 - 03.2017
- Assisted with drug inventory, purchasing, and receiving
- IV Compounding and related paperwork for surgical procedures
- Compliance of standard procedures, regulations, and operations to conduct in a proficiency manner
- Dosage calculations, conversions between measurement units, and understanding medication labels
Education
Pharmacy Technician -
US Army METC
Fort Sam Houston, TX09.2015
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Integrative Health, Nursing
University of Arizona, College of Nursing
Gilbert, Arizona08.2023
Bachelor of Science - undefined
Purdue University Global
West Lafayette, Indiana12.2018
Skills
- IV Insertion (Peripheral & Ultrasound-Guided)
- Port Access & Maintenance
- IV therapies: IV Push, Piggyback, PCA, fluids and Continuous Infusions
- Blood Transfusion
- Dose calculation: IV flow rate, compounding
- Central/peripheral Line Care & Infection Control
- Cardiac Monitoring & Telemetry Interpretation
- Cerner EHR Documentation
- Patient & Family Education
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Certification
- ACLS
- US IV
- ORAL CHEMO (GREEN BADGE)
- DKA
Timeline
Registered Nurse-BSN
Banner Gateway Medical Center- PCU
12.2023 - Current
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Mercy Gilbert Medical Center
11.2020 - 11.2022
Certified Pharmacy Technician
St. Joseph Hospital and Medical Center
01.2019 - 11.2020
Certified Pharmacy Technician
United States Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases
08.2015 - 03.2017
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Integrative Health, Nursing
University of Arizona, College of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - undefined
Purdue University Global
Pharmacy Technician -
US Army METC
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