Karla Mendoza
Prim Hospice
Murrieta
1
Language
1
Certification
14
years of professional experience
Experienced with patient care, medical procedures, and support. Utilizes effective communication to enhance patient interactions and improve care outcomes. Knowledge of healthcare protocols and patient management, consistently delivering compassionate and efficient service.
Work History
LVN RUNNER
4 Years 4 Months- Assist and monitor for patients at ending of life at home, board and care and Skill Nursing, Administration of controlled medications.
- Provides direct patients care, including specialized duties related to end of life care. Implement current nursing practice following a comprehensive assessment
- Provides patient and family/caregiver educations and information pertinent to diagnosis and self-place care. Using equipment and supplies effectively.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
3 Years- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans and offering support to families at the end of life.
- Monitored vital signs and reported significant changes to healthcare team promptly. Assisted in developing personalized care plans, ensuring alignment with patient needs and preferences, coordinating care with RN.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies, enhancing understanding of care processes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive hospice services for patients.
- Prevented medication errors by reviewing physician orders and administering medications as prescribed.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments as order by MD
- Advocated for patients'' needs effectively, working closely with healthcare providers to develop and implement appropriate care plans.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes in hospice MD.
- Administered controlled narcotics, and performed catheterizations, plurals drainage, ostomy care, feeding g-tube, and other different skill.
- Educated family members on proper caregiving techniques, alleviating stressors associated with caring for loved ones at home.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge education to patients and their families.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
LVN NURSE
3 Years- Assist and monitor for patients at end of life at home, board and care and Skill Nursing, Administration of controlled medications as needed.
- Notify RN case manager for COC of patients, provide wound care. Maintain and update properly and accurate documentation regarding patients health status.
- Attend PRN visits Complete all required record in file charts. Assist with death visits and provide active listening support to families.
LVN PERDIEM
5 Years- Assist with covid-19 test and tb test and flu shots when required. Complete all required record in file charts. Assist with continues care for some patients.
- Assist and monitor for patients at end of life at home, B&C and Skill Nursing, Administration of controlled medications as need it. assist with workflow and pre
- Admits. Notify RN case manager for COC of patients. assist with wound care, Maintain and update properly and accurate documentation for patients health status.
HOSPICE LVN RUNNER
8 Years 3 Months- Assist and assessment for patients at end of life at home, board and care and Skill Nursing, Administration of controlled medications if need it.
- Notify RN case manager for change in conditions of patients. Maintain and update properly and accurate documentation regarding patients health status.
- Attend PRN visits Complete all required record in file charts. Assist with continues care for some patients.
CHARGE NURSE
1 Year 2 Months- Prepare and administer medications as ordered per health care providers. Monitor and supervise care provided by staff, Maintain and update patients charts of pt
- Provide accurate resient file documentation, report change residents health status, reques X-rays labs as ordered per physicians and collect specimens as well.
- Receive verbal and phone orders per physician and implement the new orders.
Education
Diploma - Vocational Nurse
Skills
Patient Education/Instructing
Hospice Care/Home health
Excellent Communication Skills/Bilingual
NGT/GT Feedings & Care
Mandatory Reporting on timeline
Parenteral Medication Administration
Patient Safety & Risk Management
Care Documentation/EMR
Team Leading
Mechanical Lift
Certification
- 09.2015 American Heart Association CPR
- 02.2012 CA Department of Public Health Certified Home Health Aide
- 03.2011 CA Department of Public Health Certified Nursing Assistant
ADDITIONAL LANGUAGES
Spanish / Native or Bilingual
COURSES COMPLETED
- MED 2044 Pharmacology Fundamentals
- MED 2049 Fluid & Electrolyte Balance and Renal System
- MED 2047 Musculo-Skeletal System
- MED 2051 Cardiovascular System
- MED 2052 Immune System
- MED 2054 Respiratory System
- MED 2056 Endocrine System
- MED 2118 Mental Health Nursing
- MED 2057 Neurological System
- MED 2058 Reproductive and Maternal Nursing
- MED 2059 Pediatric Nursing
- MED 2264 NCLEX Preparation & Cumulative Exit Exam
CLINICAL ROTATIONS
- 08.2017 Foothill Regional Medical Center - Tustin, CA
- Pediatrics
- Administer medications to patients, inserted catheters, suctioning tracheostomy, and performed ADLs with children.
- 07.2017 Garden Grove Hospital and Medical Center- Garden Grove, CA
- Obstetrics/Maternal
- Performed TB vaccinations and weights check for newborns.
- Worked alongside with RN to assist with mother and baby needs.
- 03.2017 French Park Care Center - Santa Ana, CA
- Skilled Nursing Facility
- Performed ADLs, obtained vital signs and executed physical assessments.
- 12.2016 West Anaheim Medical Center - Anaheim, CA
- ICU/ER/Medical-Surgical Facility
- Provided G-tube care, medication administration, NG tube insertions, catheter care and charted patient information.
- 07.2016 New Orange Hills - Orange, CA
- Administered medication, insulin and physical assessments.
- Provided infection control to all patients.
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Geissmed Hospice
02.2023 - 02.2026Read More
LVN RUNNER
Prim Hospice
04.2022 - CurrentRead More
LVN NURSE
Memorialcare Hospice
04.2019 - 04.2022Read More
CHARGE NURSE
Laguna Hills Health and Rehab
01.2018 - 03.2019Read More
LVN PERDIEM
Parentis Hospice
02.2017 - 02.2022Read More
HOSPICE LVN RUNNER
Silverado Hospice
07.2012 - 10.2020Read More
Stanbridge University
Diploma from Vocational Nurse
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