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Irene Mendoza

Pittsburg,CA

Summary

Care for older population patients with exceptional clinical, interpersonal and time management abilities. Licensed california and diligent about helping people of all backgrounds with diverse healthcare needs. Top skills in communication, medication administration and wound care.

Skilled Licensed Vocational Nurse implements nursing care, following physician orders in conformance with recognized nursing techniques, standards and administrative policies. Superb technical knowledge and high-level communications skills standardizing nursing practice towards quality care optimization. Prioritizes clinical and operational tasks in fast-paced emergent settings. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Well-qualified medical professional with experience triaging patients, capturing information and completing basic procedures such as wound care. Excellent communication, prioritization and multitasking abilities with sound judgment and compassionate nature. Background in clinic and hospital environments.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Contra Costa County

Contra Costa County
07.2021 - Current
  • Completed forms, reports, logs and records to quickly handle all documentation for human resources.
  • Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
  • Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
  • Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.

Licensed Vocational Nurse

La Casa Via Transitional Care Center
12.2019 - Current

  • Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
  • Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
  • Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
  • Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
  • Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
  • Assisted patients with daily tasks, such as dressing, hygiene upkeep and movement throughout facility,
  • Administered general care to patients, including recording of temperature and blood pressure, wound dressing, Vaccines and blood testing.
  • Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
  • Handled all delegated tasks, including catheter and IG tubes.
  • Utilized epic software to compile data gathered from various sources.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.

Kaiser Permanente

Michael D Little
09.2022 - 12.2022
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Pittsburg Skill Nursing Center
04.2020 - 04.2022
  • Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
  • Collected biological samples from patients and performed routine lab tests to support diagnosis.
  • Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
  • Worked with charged nurse and MD to evaluate intervention outcomes and make needed adjustments to care plans.
  • Checked in on patients at regular intervals to record food and fluid intake and output, taking measures to promote healthy levels as needed.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Nursing

Unitek College-Concord
Concord, CA
12.2023

Associate of Arts - Licensed Vocational Nursing

Los Medanos College
Pittsburg, CA
12.2017

Skills

  • Medication Side Effect Knowledge
  • Tracheotomy Tubes
  • Tracheostomy Care
  • Wound Care
  • Breathing Treatments
  • Immunization Administration
  • Medication Administration
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Patient Information Collection
  • Infection Control
  • Medical Records Management
  • Hipaa Compliance
  • Patient Care
  • Dementia Knowledge

Certification

  • Wound Care Training -

Intravenous therapy and blood withdrawall

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Kaiser Permanente

Michael D Little
09.2022 - 12.2022

Contra Costa County

Contra Costa County
07.2021 - Current

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Pittsburg Skill Nursing Center
04.2020 - 04.2022

Licensed Vocational Nurse

La Casa Via Transitional Care Center
12.2019 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Nursing

Unitek College-Concord

Associate of Arts - Licensed Vocational Nursing

Los Medanos College
Irene Mendoza