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Maria Mendoza

Pinole,CA

Summary

Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

ICHD LVN

DaVita
01.2023 - Current
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
  • Advocated for patients'' needs effectively, working closely with healthcare providers to develop and implement appropriate care plans.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Safeguarded patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations and maintaining secure medical records.
  • Streamlined patient flow in a busy clinic setting, ensuring timely access to care for all patients.
  • Prevented medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders and administering medications as prescribed.
  • Facilitated effective communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care during transitions between facilities or levels of care.
  • Strengthened infection control measures by strictly following hand hygiene protocols and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.

LVN, Home Health

Harmony Home Health
09.2022 - 01.2023
  • Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Completed medical and program reports and maintained records following clinic standard operating procedures.
  • Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
  • Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
  • Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications

LVN, Care Manager

Anaheim Terrace Care Center
07.2021 - 07.2022
  • Evaluated roughly 3-5 patients per day based on mental and physical parameters discovered through interviews and standardized assessments.
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
  • Analyzed key performance indicators to assess and manage risk, evaluating patient care and creating procedural changes to increase efficiency.
  • Worked with providers to define quality metrics and outcome reporting process.
  • Manager case load of 25 , providing comprehensive care, community based care.

LVN, Care Manager

Flagship Healthcare Center
04.2014 - 07.2021
  • Leveraged case management tools to help interdisciplinary teams achieve optimal outcomes.
  • Reviewed and developed intake and discharge planning strategies to encourage client intake and discharge planning strategies to encourage client engagement and retention.
  • Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
  • Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
  • Educated and evaluated clinical and support staff regarding care quality management regulations and standards of care.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
  • Administered controlled narcotics and performed catheterizations.

Education

Vocational Nursing Program Completion, LVN - Nursing

Pacific College
Costa Mesa, CA
01.2013

Skills

  • Patient Care
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Medication Administration
  • Infection Control
  • Patient Information Collection
  • Medical Chart Documentation
  • Vital Sign Monitoring
  • Case Management
  • Insurance Knowledge
  • Medication Management
  • Long-Term Care
  • Discharge Planning
  • Disease Management

Certification

  • LVN, CA License
  • IV & Phlebotomy Certified - State of California
  • BLS Certified through the American Heart Association

Timeline

ICHD LVN

DaVita
01.2023 - Current

LVN, Home Health

Harmony Home Health
09.2022 - 01.2023

LVN, Care Manager

Anaheim Terrace Care Center
07.2021 - 07.2022

LVN, Care Manager

Flagship Healthcare Center
04.2014 - 07.2021

Vocational Nursing Program Completion, LVN - Nursing

Pacific College

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