Christine Mendiola
Department of Veterans Affairs
Los Angeles,CA
1
Certification
8
years of professional experience
Healthcare professional with ability in enhancing patient outcomes through effective communication and clinical judgment. Known for high-quality care and adaptability in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions, manage complex medical conditions, and foster a culture of safety driving performance indicators.
Work History
Registered Nurse
3 Years 3 Months- Provided inpatient care to diverse population of adult medical, telemetry, and surgical patients.
- Administered medications and monitored responses to ensure safety and effectiveness of treatments.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
10 Months- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs to ensure optimal health outcomes.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary teams to facilitate effective communication and patient care.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
Occupational Health Nurse
3 Years 9 Months- Liaised between employees with health concerns and supervisors, maintaining medical confidentiality to communicate work status and coordinate return to work accommodations.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Conducted Respiratory Fit Testing, PFTs, EKGs, lab draws for ongoing health monitoring.
- Conducted health assessments and screenings to identify occupational hazards.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
4 Months- Prevented medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders and administering medications as prescribed
- Promoted patient safety through vigilant monitoring of vital signs and reporting any abnormalities to the appropriate healthcare provider promptly.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
Interim Director of Staff Development
7 Months- Developed and implemented staff training programs to enhance clinical competencies
- Collaborated with department heads to assess training needs and align programs with organizational goals.
- Streamlined onboarding processes, reducing time for new hires to achieve full productivity.
- Ensured regulatory compliance in all aspects of staff development, including licensing, certifications, and continuing education requirements.
Patient Safety Coordinator
7 Months- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to foster a culture of safety awareness throughout the organization.
- Analyzed incident reports to identify trends and drive continuous improvement in patient safety goals.
- Conducted investigations into patient safety events and reported findings utilizing root cause analysis.
- Support Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals, event reporting, and trained staff on TeamSTEPPS Fundamentals.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
1 Year- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for optimal patient outcomes.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs to ensure optimal health outcomes.
Hospital Safety Officer
9 Months- Ensure compliance with OSHA, Joint Commission, CDPH, NFPA and other regulatory bodies.
- Inspected measures for mitigation and elimination of hazards using hierarchy of controls.
- Acted as hospital liaison for Sacramento County Healthcare Coalition disaster preparedness.
- Facilitated exercises in emergency response through fire and disaster drills.
- Conducted Environment of Care Rounds and co-facilitator of committee meetings presenting data to key stakeholders.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Health And Safety
Skills
Medication and IV administration
Patient assessments
Effective communication
BLS/ACLS Certified
Infection Prevention and champion of surveillance
Patient safety advocacy
Clinical judgment and critical thinking
Experience conducting root cause analysis
Certification
- Registered Nurse License # 95313370
- Certified BLS/ACLS
- DOD Patient Safety Program
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Department of Veterans Affairs
07.2023 - CurrentRead More
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Department of Veterans Affairs
09.2022 - 07.2023Read More
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Nurses First Solutions
05.2022 - 09.2022Read More
Interim Director of Staff Development
Rancho Seco Care Center
10.2021 - 05.2022Read More
Patient Safety Coordinator
Credence Resource Management
09.2020 - 04.2021Read More
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Valley House Rehabilitation Center
06.2019 - 06.2020Read More
Occupational Health Nurse
Medcor
03.2019 - 12.2022Read More
Hospital Safety Officer
Shriners Hospital for Children
05.2018 - 02.2019Read More
Western University of Health Sciences
Master of Science from Nursing
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Mission College
Associate of Science from Registered Nursing
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CSU Sacramento
Bachelor of Science from Occupational Health And Safety
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