Marla Mendoza
Pharr,TX
Summary
Accomplished Charge Nurse with a proven track record at MISSION VALLEY NURSING AND TRANSITIONAL CARE CENTER, excelling in patient care coordination and clinical leadership. Demonstrated expertise in medication administration and a compassionate approach to patient assessments. Significantly reduced hospital readmissions, showcasing decision-making prowess and a commitment to health education. Patient-oriented Nurse with 18 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with TRANSITIONAL CARE specialty.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Nurse
MISSION VALLEY NURSING AND TRANSITIONAL CARE CENTE
07.2018 - Current
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Coordinated discharge planning, collaborating with patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure seamless transitions of care.
- Supervised patient admissions and discharges from hospital to home care, rehabilitative facility, or self-care.
- Worked with patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes or sepsis to asses needs and determine best options for care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
LVN Charge Nurse
MCALLEN TRANSITIONAL CARE CENTER
08.2005 - 07.2018
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Oversaw patient conditions, administered medicine, performed interventions and took detailed records.
- Promoted continuity of care by maintaining comprehensive medical records and updating physicians on significant changes in patients'' conditions.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Decreased hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge education to patients and their families regarding medications, self-care techniques, and follow-up appointments.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing Science
Galen College of Nursing
San Antonio, TX12.2023
LVN - NURSING
South Texas College
Weslaco, TX08.2005
Skills
- Decision-Making
- Care Coordination
- Clinical Leadership
- Team Leadership
- Calm and Composed
- Compassionate and Patient
- Medication Administration
- Patient Care
- Discharge Planning
- Health Education
- Patient Assessments
Timeline
Charge Nurse
MISSION VALLEY NURSING AND TRANSITIONAL CARE CENTE
07.2018 - Current
LVN Charge Nurse
MCALLEN TRANSITIONAL CARE CENTER
08.2005 - 07.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing Science
Galen College of Nursing
LVN - NURSING
South Texas College
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