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Irvin Mendez

Garden Grove,CA

Summary

Mission-driven United States Air Force nurse with over six years of military and civilian experience. Skilled in lifesaving, individualized care management for soldiers and veterans. Proven history of leveraging critical thinking, analysis, and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Prioritized clinical and operational tasks in fast-paced emergent settings. High productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in emergency care, triage procedures, and mental health support. Excel in communication, teamwork, and adaptability, ensuring seamless collaboration and patient care under pressure.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Military Nurse

USAF
09.2020 - 09.2024
  • Company Overview: Various locations, United States Air Force Colorado Springs
  • Organizes the medical environment, performs and directs support activities for patient care situations, including contingency operations and disasters.
  • Acts as Patient Centered Medical Home member or team leader.
  • Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans that resulted in improved patient outcomes.
  • Developed and delivered a series of leadership seminars to fellow airman, focusing on teambuilding and communication.
  • Developed and maintained productive relationships with physicians and other healthcare provider.
  • Monitored and managed 12 airman performance, providing feedback and coaching as needed.
  • Various locations, United States Air Force Colorado Springs

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Beach Side Post Acute
Long Beach
08.2019 - 08.2020
  • Company Overview: Long Beach
  • Ensured patient safety by reporting any changes in patient condition to the supervising nurse.
  • Observed and reported changes in patient status to the charge nurse in a timely manner.
  • Monitored patient progress and reported any changes in condition to the supervising nurse.
  • Long Beach

Licensed Vocational Nurse

French Park
Santa Ana
04.2019 - 08.2019
  • Company Overview: Santa Ana
  • Administered medications and monitored patients' responses to medication therapies.
  • Documented patient progress and care provided in patient charts.
  • Observed and reported changes in patient condition to physicians and other healthcare providers.
  • Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans that resulted in improved patient outcomes.
  • Santa Ana

Education

License Vocational Nurse -

North Orange Occupational Program
Anaheim
01.2019

Some College (No Degree) - IT Network Security

Golden West College
Huntington Beach, CA

Skills

  • Patient Advocacy
  • Customer Service
  • Trauma Experience
  • ER Experience
  • Medication Administration
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Medical Terminology
  • Medical Procedures
  • Teamwork
  • Patient care planning
  • Medical documentation management
  • Emergency response readiness
  • Infection control practices
  • Leadership development

References

  • Jason Jeffers, USAF (Major), jasonjeffers@gmail.com, (210) 414-7981
  • Katrina Bui Luong, (Charge Nurse) Beach Side Post Acute, katrinabuiluong@hotmail.com, (714) 360-6929
  • Angel Mendez, USAA (Property Adjuster), angel_m339@yahoo.com, (714) 253-6484

Languages

  • English, Native speaker
  • Spanish, Highly proficient

Personal Information

Title: Licensed Vocational Nurse

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Certification

  • LVN
  • BLS
  • EMT

Timeline

Military Nurse

USAF
09.2020 - 09.2024

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Beach Side Post Acute
08.2019 - 08.2020

Licensed Vocational Nurse

French Park
04.2019 - 08.2019

License Vocational Nurse -

North Orange Occupational Program

Some College (No Degree) - IT Network Security

Golden West College