Krystal Mendoza
El Paso,TX
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive medical-surgical experience, excelling in medication administration and patient assessments. Proven ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, ensuring optimal patient outcomes through critical thinking and compassionate care. Bilingual in English and Spanish, enhancing communication and patient education in diverse settings.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Del Sol Medical Center
10301 Gateway West Blvd
05 2025 - Current
- Ensured precise EMR documentation to facilitate effective discharge planning.
- Prepare and administer medications orally, subcutaneously, through an intravenous line (IV) and intramuscularly.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for patients.
- Identify changes in patient condition, such as adverse reactions, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Provide bedside care for a wide variety of medical patients, including pre- and post-surgery patients.
- Adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Utilize critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Initiates corrective action whenever the patient displays adverse symptomatology.
- Facilitate patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Perform other position-related duties as assigned, depending on assignment setting.
- Record patients’ medical information and vital signs.
- Contribute to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Implement evidence-based fall prevention strategies.
- Monitor and adjust specialized equipment used on patients, and interprets and records electronic displays.
- Prepares equipment and aids physician during examination and treatment of patient.
- Administer medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Change dressings, insert catheters, start IV’s.
- Record all care information concisely, accurately and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms.
- Participate in discharge planning.
- Utilize time management skills.
- Initiate patient education plan, as prescribed by physician. Teach patients and significant others how to manage their illness/injury, by explaining post-treatment home care needs.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
University Medical Center of El Paso
El Paso, TX
03.2022 - 07.2023
- Manage care for adult med-surg patients, including those with neurological conditions such as, TIA, stroke, seizure disorders, and altered mental status.
- Perform detailed chart review and accurate EMR documentation to support interdisciplinary communication and discharge planning.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for patients.
- Identify changes in patient condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Utilize critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Facilitate patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Contribute to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Implement evidence-based fall prevention strategies.
- Administer medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Registered Nurse
Cosmetic Surgery and Laser Center of El Paso
El Paso, TX
07 2023 - 05 2025
- Performed injections of both Botox and hyaluronic acid fillers in facial regions.
- Possess comprehensive understanding of facial anatomy.
- Ensured continuous cognizance of primary facial arteries to prevent vascular occlusions.
- Assessed skin quality.
- Advised on medical-grade skincare tailored to individual patient concerns.
- Recommended appropriate laser treatments for various patient needs.
- Handled situations involving patient dizziness and loss of consciousness proficiently.
Education
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing
The University of Texas At El Paso
El Paso, TX12.2021
High School Diploma -
Clint Early College Academy
Clint, TX05.2017
Associates Degree -
El Paso Community College
El Paso, TX12.2016
Skills
- Medication administration (orally, subcutaneously, intramuscularly, IV)
- Patient assessments
- Patient and Family/Significant Other Education
- Documentation and charting
- Clinical judgment
- Infection control measures
- Wound care
- Compassion and empathy
- Intravenous therapy
- Direct Patient Care
- English and Spanish fluency
- Feeding pumps understanding
- Enteral/Parenteral Feedings
- HIPAA education
- EMR / EHR
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
University Medical Center of El Paso
03.2022 - 07.2023
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Del Sol Medical Center
05 2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
Cosmetic Surgery and Laser Center of El Paso
07 2023 - 05 2025
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing
The University of Texas At El Paso
High School Diploma -
Clint Early College Academy
Associates Degree -
El Paso Community College