Kimberly Mendola
West Seneca,NY
Summary
Driven by compassion and advanced clinical judgment, I excelled at Mercy Hospital by enhancing patient satisfaction and care outcomes. My expertise in medication administration and patient education, coupled with a strong ability to prioritize care based on acuity, significantly improved recovery times and patient knowledge. Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Maternal Child
Mercy Hospital
12.2016 - 07.2024
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to the unique needs of each infant.
- Optimized resource utilization by maintaining accurate inventory of supplies and equipment required for daily operations within the nursery unit.
- Improved family bonding experiences by advocating for skin-to-skin contact and breastfeeding support during the immediate postpartum period.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives focused on enhancing overall standards of neonatal care within the facility.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to established policies, procedures, and evidence-based guidelines governing newborn nursing practice.
- Provided emotional support to families facing challenging situations such as birth complications or infant illnesses.
- Promoted a safe and nurturing environment for newborns, implementing proper hygiene practices and infection control measures.
- Interacted with child welfare personnel and social workers in cases involving concerns about overall well-being.
- Provided newborn resuscitation when needed.
- Attended deliveriescared for newborns and mothers postpartum
- Performed newborn testing and screenings.
- Cared for mothers during and after postpartum hemorrhage.
- Educated families : Teaching families about maternal and newborn care
- Provided emotional support for mothers during recovery.
Orthopedics, Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital
12.2016 - 12.2019
- Streamlined discharge process by coordinating home health services and follow-up appointments for continued orthopedic care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes during their hospital stay.
- Managed multiple priorities effectively while caring for high acuity orthopedic patients requiring complex medical intervention.
- Reduced complications with timely assessment and management of pain, wound healing, and mobility issues.
- Used critical thinking skills to assess and evaluate patient physical, psychosocial and emotional needs.
- Developed and implemented individual plans of care in collaboration with members of healthcare team to promote patient and family centered care in healing environment.
- Promoted a safe environment for both patients and staff by adhering to infection control standards during all aspects of patient care delivery.
- Enhanced patient recovery by developing and implementing individualized care plans for orthopedic patients.
- Adhered to ANA Code of Ethics for nurses and maintained confidentiality within legal and regulatory parameters to protect human and legal rights of patient and family.
- Increased staff competency by providing ongoing education related to orthopedics nursing best practices.
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals to address concerns or questions regarding treatment plans.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care, including medication administration, wound care, and rehabilitation exercises.
- Supported departmental goals by participating in performance improvement initiatives related to orthopedic patient care outcomes.
- Provided emotional support to patients facing challenging diagnoses or difficult recoveries from orthopedic surgeries or injuries.
- Took patient vital signs, prepared and administered medications at physician direction and monitored patient symptoms and comfortability.
- Administered nursing care to patients with musculoskeletal disorders and degenerative conditions.
- Supported pain management through administration of therapeutic massage and prescribed medications.
- Assisted patients in execution of physical therapy exercises and interventions, providing both physical and motivational support.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Registered Nurse
Absolute Care
06.2015 - 09.2016
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Cared for 40 patients during their rehabilitation stay.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times, helping them navigate the healthcare system with compassion and understanding.
- Promoted teamwork and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care planning and implementation.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies, and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Trocaire College
Buffalo, NY12.2011
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
- Patient Assessment
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient Care
- Wound Care
- Compassion and Empathy
- Intravenous therapy
- IV setup
- Care Planning
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Physical assessments
- Patient care planning
- Patient Evaluation
- Family Education
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Vaccine administration
- Feeding pumps understanding
Certification
Acls
Nrp
Bls
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Maternal Child
Mercy Hospital
12.2016 - 07.2024
Orthopedics, Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital
12.2016 - 12.2019
Registered Nurse
Absolute Care
06.2015 - 09.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Trocaire College
Similar Profiles
Adrian CampbellAdrian Campbell
Registered Nurse at Mercy HospitalRegistered Nurse at Mercy Hospital
Kirsti C. KenedyKirsti C. Kenedy
Registered Nurse at Mercy HospitalRegistered Nurse at Mercy Hospital
LaShe' Tomlin-WilksLaShe' Tomlin-Wilks
Labor and Delivery Nurse at Mercy HospitalLabor and Delivery Nurse at Mercy Hospital
Shaye CaldwellShaye Caldwell
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department at Mercy HospitalRegistered Nurse, Emergency Department at Mercy Hospital
Brenda DenzBrenda Denz
Loan Officer at Good Neighbors Credit UnionLoan Officer at Good Neighbors Credit Union