Kim Mendez
La Vernia,TX
Summary
Quick-thinking Staff Nurse, ER with strong medical knowledge and 3 years of providing high-quality medical support in emergency rooms. Skilled in triage, treatment and patient education. Strong history of critical care experience. Diligent nursing professional with demonstrated success in emergency patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Adaptable medical professional demonstrating expertise and knowledge through 5 years in healthcare roles. Committed to leading highly effective teams to delivering exceptional patient care. Eager to fulfill challenging role in Charge Nurse capacity to apply leadership and flexibility. Compassionate Charge Nurse offers 2 years of patient care and advocacy within many different units. Highly skilled in charting, managing patient intake and discharges and monitoring care plans. Well-versed in promoting policies and protocols to achieve core measures. Demonstrated success in cultivating strong patient rapport to drive outcome goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Room Charge RN
Yoakum Community Hospital
04.2023 - 04.2024
- Maintained an organized clinical environment conducive to efficient workflow by regularly evaluating unit needs and implementing necessary adjustments.
- Conducted ongoing assessments to monitor and adjust treatment plans, improving overall patient health outcomes.
- Improved continuity of care across shifts through concise shift reports detailing pertinent updates on patients'' conditions and treatment plans.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by participating in quality assurance initiatives and identifying opportunities for process enhancement.
- Educated patients and families on disease management strategies, promoting adherence to treatment plans and self-care routines.
- Managed crisis situations effectively, ensuring the safety of patients and staff members at all times.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards and hospital policies by diligently monitoring documentation accuracy within the unit.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment.
Emergency Department Staff Registered Nurse
DeTar Hospital Navarro
02.2022 - 09.2023
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Supported patients and family members with confident, soothing approach as they handled medical crises.
- Assessed vital signs, collected detailed patient history and noted other signs of patient health to make rapid, informed decisions regarding next steps in patient care.
- Explained discharge instructions and arranged or confirmed transportation for patients not admitted to hospital.
- Built rapport with patients and families to increase comfort level and enhance quality of medical history and relevant personal information.
- Educated patients and families on diagnosis and treatment.
- Performed diagnostic tests and assisted with medical procedures such as Type, resulting in Result.
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
AMN Healthcare
07.2021 - 01.2022
- Maintained detailed records of patient conditions, reactions and progress in alignment with physician orders.
- Liaised with patients following cardiothoracic surgical procedures, providing support and education on post-surgical care.
- Changed dressings, cleaned wounds and monitored vital signs of up to Number patients concurrently with focus on quality care.
- Contributed to Number-bed facility's top ranking in cardiovascular and thoracic patient care.
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
Christus Santa Rosa Hospital
02.2020 - 07.2021
- Maintained detailed records of patient conditions, reactions and progress in alignment with physician orders.
- Liaised with patients following cardiothoracic surgical procedures, providing support and education on post-surgical care.
- Changed dressings, cleaned wounds and monitored vital signs of up to Number patients concurrently with focus on quality care.
- Contributed to Number-bed facility's top ranking in cardiovascular and thoracic patient care.
Registered Nurse Pediatric Home Health
Aveanna
01.2020 - 08.2020
- Informed physicians of any changes to patients' health or concerns observed during home visits.
- Provided physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Traveled to patients' homes on daily basis to assess health conditions and provide superior level of nursing care.
- Educated patients on use and benefits of equipment such as home blood pressure cuffs and glucose meters.
Education
Associate Of Applied Science - Nursing
Victoria College
Victoria, TX12.2019
Associate Of Art - Nursing
Victoria College
Victoria, TX05.2017
Associate Of Science - Nursing
Victoria College
Victoria, TX05.2017
Skills
- Patient Stabilization
- Patient Management
- Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
- Maintaining Patient Safety Standards
- Intravenous Injections
- Infection Control Procedures
- Patient Health Information Access
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Nursing Process
- Clinical expertise
- Mental Health Support
- Ethical Practice
- Healthcare regulations
- Clinical Leadership
- Personal Integrity
- Compassionate and Patient
- Patient Care
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse - 982970
- TNCC, Emergency Nurse Association - 01/31/2027
- PALS, American Heart Association - 06/2025
- ACLS, American Heart Associaton - 06/2025
- BLS, American Heart Association - 06/2025
Timeline
Emergency Room Charge RN
Yoakum Community Hospital
04.2023 - 04.2024
Emergency Department Staff Registered Nurse
DeTar Hospital Navarro
02.2022 - 09.2023
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
AMN Healthcare
07.2021 - 01.2022
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
Christus Santa Rosa Hospital
02.2020 - 07.2021
Registered Nurse Pediatric Home Health
Aveanna
01.2020 - 08.2020
Associate Of Applied Science - Nursing
Victoria College
Associate Of Art - Nursing
Victoria College
Associate Of Science - Nursing
Victoria College
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