Katherine Mendoza
Somerville,MA
Summary
Register Nurse with 3 years of experience with managing labor and delivery processes, ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Utilizes advanced clinical skills to support mothers and newborns during critical moments. Knowledge of monitoring fetal health, administering medications, and providing emotional support to families.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Cambridge Health Alliance-Cambridge Hospital
03.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create individualized birth plans and manage patient outcomes.
- Provided comprehensive care to laboring patients, ensuring comfort and safety during delivery.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Assisted in triaging patients, prioritizing urgent cases for timely medical attention.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Monitored fetal heart rates and maternal vital signs, responding promptly to changes in condition.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
- Educated expectant mothers on available pain management options during the birthing process while respecting individual preferences.
PAR II, Emergency Department
Cambridge Health Alliance- Cambridge Hospital
07.2018 - 03.2023
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly, and transferred to laboratory for testing.
- Carried out phlebotomy procedures and watched for adverse reactions.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
03.2015 - 01.2018
- Provided compassionate patient care, ensuring comfort and safety during rehabilitation processes.
- Assisted nursing staff with daily activities, including feeding, bathing, and mobility exercises.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team for timely interventions.
- Educated patients on post-rehabilitation exercises to promote independence and recovery.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
Education
Associate of Science - Nurisng
Lawrence Memorial/ Regis College School of Nursing
Medford, MA12-2022
Skills
- Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
- Neonatal resuscitation (NRP)
- Electronic fetal heart rate interpretation
- IV insertion
- Circulating nurse skills
- Medication and IV administration
Certification
FHM- Intermediate Fetal Heart Monitoring
NRP- Neonatal Resuscitation Program
Spinning Babies
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Cambridge Health Alliance-Cambridge Hospital
03.2023 - Current
PAR II, Emergency Department
Cambridge Health Alliance- Cambridge Hospital
07.2018 - 03.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
03.2015 - 01.2018
Associate of Science - Nurisng
Lawrence Memorial/ Regis College School of Nursing