Kerry Mendonca
71 Koula Street, Hilo,HI
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 10 years of diverse experience in direct patient care. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Excellent work ethic, compassion and commendable interpersonal skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Unit, RN
Hilo Medical Center
08.2013 - 02.2024
- Managed caseload of 5-7 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, medication administration, IV therapy, and patient documentation, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Performed nursing assessments and developed patient-specific treatment plans to deliver comprehensive care.
- Educated patients and families on medical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Performed wound care, dressing changes and NG tube placement to maintain stable patient conditions.
- Administered blood products and monitored vital signs to address immediate concerns.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to facilitate comprehensive patient-centered care.
- Provided inpatient care to diverse population of adult medical patients.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Provided patient-centered discharge planning and education to reduce complications and readmissions.
- Interim Charge Nurse for 50 bed unit.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Hawaii Community College
Hilo, HI05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
University of Hawaii
Hilo, HI05.1993
Skills
- IV Administration
- Blood Product Transfusion
- Compassionate and Caring
- Documenting Vitals
- Patient Care and Monitoring
- Pain Management Techniques
- Medication Administration
- Patient Management
- Nursing Process
- Intramuscular Injections
- Nursing Intervention Adjustment
- Patient Admission
- Wound Care
- Patient and Family Education
- PICC Lines
- BLS Certified
Timeline
Medical Unit, RN
Hilo Medical Center
08.2013 - 02.2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Hawaii Community College
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
University of Hawaii
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