Indiana mendieta
desert hot springs
Summary
Registered nurse specializing in patient advocacy and care plan development. Proven track record in enhancing patient outcomes through effective collaboration in healthcare settings. Skilled in documentation management and implementing best practices for patient care.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
Palm Desert
06.2006 - 04.2025
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to create and execute individualized care plans that addressed patient needs.
- Utilized electronic health records for accurate patient documentation and reporting.
- Provided compassionate support to patients during difficult health challenges.
- Trained new nursing staff on procedures and hospital policies effectively.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Educated patients and families on self-management, prevention, and wellness, empowering them to take an active role in their health.
- Coordinated client case assessments and developed individualized service plans.
- Facilitated communication between clients and service providers for effective support.
- Managed documentation to comply with regulatory standards and policies.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to address client needs and resource availability.
- Provided training and guidance to new staff on case management procedures.
- Developed community outreach programs to enhance client awareness of available services.
- Organized and led support group meetings for clients to share experiences and resources.
- Reviewed casework documentation for accuracy, clarity, detail and objectivity relevant to caseload.
- Developed strategies to enhance client quality of life by addressing housing, employment, education, and healthcare access.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Desert Regional Medical Center
Palm Springs
04.2000 - 09.2006
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
College of The Desert
Palm Desert, CA04-1997
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of The Desert
Palm Desert, CA08-1993
Skills
- Medication administration
- Clinical assessment
- Patient care
- Care plan development
- Electronic health records
- Healthcare compliance
- Documentation and charting
- Quality improvement
- Medical evaluation
- Acute care expertise
- Clinical judgment
- IV setup
- Mobility assistance
- Data collection
- Team collaboration
- Bilingual communication
- Client education
- Effective communication
- Mentorship and training
- Problem solving
- Conflict resolution
- Stress management
- Staff leadership
- IV setup
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
06.2006 - 04.2025
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Desert Regional Medical Center
04.2000 - 09.2006
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
College of The Desert
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of The Desert