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Iliana Mendez

Naples,TX

Summary

Patient-oriented nursing professional with several years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in settings. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals.

Several years of Home Health and Hospice Office experience with strong work ethic and effective communication skills.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

LVN/Office Assistant

Uni Care Hospice
10.2019 - 04.2024
  • Infection Control, QA, Chart Audits, Intake, PRN Home Visits

Horizon Valley Home Health
06.2014 - 06.2019
  • Assist with Outcome-Based Quality Improvement Reports, Scheduling appointments, Working with insurance companies, Writing prescriptions at a physician's request, Intake Coordinator, Answer phones, PRN Home Visits

LVN Home Health

Visiting Nurse Association of California
07.2012 - 10.2014
  • Ability to develop relationships with patients and families, Submit daily documentation, Assessment and vital signs, Wound care, medication review, home safety and education provided, Care for patients’ accordance with plan of care, IV and Phlebotomy Certified

LVN Hospice Care

Visiting Nurse Association of California
03.2012 - 07.2012
  • Performed basic physical assessment, Performed delegated patient care activities in the home, Communicated appropriate information to members of Interdisciplinary Team, Reported patient and family information to appropriate IDG team members, Documented patient and family care provided in the home, Monitor and report significant changes in patient condition, Participated in education of patient and family regarding physical care to be provided

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Sunrise Senior Living Palm Desert CA 92211
01.2011 - 01.2012
  • Provide patient care under the supervision of a Doctor and RN, Assess patients, Medication administration and treatments (wound dressings), Patient and family teaching, Discharge patient home

Certified Nurse Assistant

Sunrise Senior Living Palm Desert CA 92211
11.2005 - 12.2010
  • Provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered nurse, Take vital signs, Help patients with their activities of daily living, Monitor and report changes and, Collect samples for testing

John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital
Indio, CA
01.2003 - 01.2005
  • Distribute linens to all departments

Education

Associates of Science -

San Joaquin Valley College
01.2019

Vocational Nursing Program -

College Of The Desert

Certified Nurse Assistant -

Regional Occupational Program

High School Diploma -

Coachella Valley High School

Skills

  • Medical Screening
  • Patient monitoring
  • Wound care
  • Intake
  • Chart Audits
  • Electronic Medical Records
  • Microsoft office
  • Excel
  • Data Entry
  • Email management
  • Medical Billing and Coding
  • Bilingual: English/Spanish
  • BLS certified

Professional Overview

Proficient Licensed Vocational Nurse with 14 years of experience in Home Care, Hospice and Skilled nursing facility. Major responsibilities include: Chart audits, order management, intake coordinator, ordering supplies, scheduling, communication and team building skills.

Timeline

LVN/Office Assistant

Uni Care Hospice
10.2019 - 04.2024

Horizon Valley Home Health
06.2014 - 06.2019

LVN Home Health

Visiting Nurse Association of California
07.2012 - 10.2014

LVN Hospice Care

Visiting Nurse Association of California
03.2012 - 07.2012

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Sunrise Senior Living Palm Desert CA 92211
01.2011 - 01.2012

Certified Nurse Assistant

Sunrise Senior Living Palm Desert CA 92211
11.2005 - 12.2010

John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital
01.2003 - 01.2005

Associates of Science -

San Joaquin Valley College

Vocational Nursing Program -

College Of The Desert

Certified Nurse Assistant -

Regional Occupational Program

High School Diploma -

Coachella Valley High School
Iliana Mendez