Kelley Mendoza
City Of Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Multi-talented Nurse Aide with 7 years supporting patients with tasks of daily living. Skilled at caring for patients' healthcare needs, grooming, and light housekeeping. Professional and clear communicator when instructing and assisting patients as well as when reporting information to supervisors.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Medication Technician
Rayas Paradise
West Hollywood
05.2024 - 05.2025
- Administered medications according to established protocols and physician orders.
- Monitored residents for side effects and reported changes to medical staff.
- Assisted in maintaining accurate medication records and documentation.
- Organized medication carts and supplies for easy access during rounds.
- Ensured that all prescribed medications were taken as ordered by physician.
- Observed and reported any changes in patient condition or behavior associated with medications.
- Disposed expired drugs according to regulatory standards.
- Assisted with ordering, receiving, storing, preparing and delivering medications throughout the facility.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations when handling confidential patient information.
Medication Technician
Watermark at Westwood Village
Westwood, CA
08.2021 - 08.2023
- Assisted in the preparation and delivery of medications to patients.
- Maintained accurate records of all medication administered to residents.
- Provided patient education on proper medication use, side effects, and storage.
- Monitored vital signs before administering medications.
- Observed and reported any changes in patient condition or behavior associated with medications.
- Ensured that all prescribed medications were taken as ordered by physician.
- Performed quality assurance checks for accuracy of medication administration.
- Assisted with ordering, receiving, storing, preparing and delivering medications throughout the facility.
Lead Caregiver
Melrose Gardens
West Hollywood, CA
02.2020 - 08.2021
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Monitored health and well-being of each resident, including any significant health changes.
- Changed bed linens, made bed and laundered soiled linens to keep patients' bed clean.
- Observe patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Team leader of memory care facility
- Transfer non-ambulatory residents.
- Able to understand residents with Dementia and Alzheimer’s
Caregiver
Watermark at Beverly Hills
Beverly Hills, CA
08.2016 - 01.2020
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with residents to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, daily hygiene care.
- Improved residents outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Interacted with residents in a gentle way to get them going on a daily basis
- Created safe and positive living situation for residents by communicating with the family and other staff about any concerns or challenges.
Education
High School Diploma -
Montebello High School
Montebello, CA06.2015
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
East Los Angeles College
Monterey Park, CASkills
- Behavior redirection
- Fluent Spanish
- Work ethic
- Multitasking
- Compassionate care
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Leadership
- First Aid/CPR
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Relationship Building
- Medication Administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Light Housekeeping
- Patient Care Quality
Timeline
Medication Technician
Rayas Paradise
05.2024 - 05.2025
Medication Technician
Watermark at Westwood Village
08.2021 - 08.2023
Lead Caregiver
Melrose Gardens
02.2020 - 08.2021
Caregiver
Watermark at Beverly Hills
08.2016 - 01.2020
High School Diploma -
Montebello High School
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
East Los Angeles College