Martha Mendoza
Los Angeles,United States
Summary
To obtain a position as a Licensed Vocational Nurse where I can further advance my career in the field while utilizing my acquired skills to the fullest extent, providing utmost care to my patients. As a dedicated Licensed Vocational Nurse, I seek the opportunity to enhance my professional journey while leveraging my comprehensive skills to deliver exemplary patient care. I am eager to contribute to a dynamic team, where my passion for nursing and commitment to patient wellbeing can significantly impact the quality of care provided.
Experienced with providing compassionate end-of-life care, ensuring patient comfort and dignity. Utilizes comprehensive knowledge of pain management techniques and emotional support strategies. Track record of working effectively within interdisciplinary teams to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Hospice Nurse
Torrance Memorial Medical Center
Torrance, CA
03.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with patient care plans.
- Developed individualized care plans through collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to medical staff promptly.
- Educated families on end-of-life care and emotional support strategies.
- Coordinated with social workers to address patients' psychosocial needs effectively.
- Managed pain effectively by closely monitoring symptoms and adjusting medications accordingly, per MD orders.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate end-of-life care and symptom management.
- Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.
- Promoted a peaceful and supportive environment for patients and their families during the end-of-life transition.
- Advocated for patients'' wishes regarding medical treatment options, respecting cultural beliefs and values throughout the decision-making process.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.
- Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
- Established and maintained successful relationships with patients, families and physicians by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills.
- Enhanced family understanding of the hospice process through clear communication and education.
- Assisted in training new hospice nurses, sharing expertise in end-of-life care best practices.
- Implemented creative non-pharmacological interventions for symptom management, enhancing patient comfort and overall quality of life.
- Increased patient satisfaction by addressing emotional, spiritual, and physical needs holistically.
- Provided high level of quality, compassionate care to patients and caregivers during each nursing shift.
- Taught family members and caregivers various ways to manage patients' pain, how to check for vital signs and proper methods for dressing changes.
- Supported grieving families through bereavement counseling services and educational resources on coping mechanisms.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate end-of-life care tailored to individual needs.
- Ensured compliance with all healthcare laws, regulations, and ethical standards, upholding highest level of professional integrity.
- Administered medications efficiently, ensuring symptom management and patient comfort.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Worked on Call shifts.
- Attending weekly huddles, and In services
Clinic Licensed Vocational Nurse
Cedar Sinai Medical Center
Los Angeles, CA
12.2024 - 03.2025
- Administered patient medications and monitored vital signs to ensure optimal health outcomes.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and medication adherence.
- Assisted in wound care and other clinical procedures, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records for continuity of care.
- Streamlined workflow processes, enhancing overall clinic efficiency and reducing wait times.
- Assisted physicians during examinations, procedures, and treatments, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
- Implemented infection control protocols, reducing the spread of communicable diseases within the clinic setting.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable environment for patients and their families during clinic visits, providing compassionate care at all times.
- Acted as a trusted liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers for clear communication of medical information.
- Enhanced patient care by accurately administering medications and monitoring vital signs.
- Maintained regulatory compliance through consistent adherence to state licensure requirements and professional standards of practice.
- Provided exceptional patient education, promoting adherence to prescribed treatment plans and prevention measures.
- Built meaningful relationships with patients and families for optimal care.
- Improved patient well-being by offering advice on preventive health measures.
- Administered medications and topic treatments to address patient symptoms.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Scheduled Nerve tests, MRI and CT scan appointments.
- Drew medication and prepared patients for procedures.
- Removed arm casts, and completed wound care and dressings.
Patient care Coordinator
Sigma Healthcare
San Dimas
04.2024 - 09.2024
- Collaborated with Case Managers and Discharge Planners to develop comprehensive discharge plans, ensuring seamless transitions for patients.
- Facilitated effective communication with treating Doctors and the Medical Director to coordinate care and optimize patient outcomes.
- Streamlined the Explanation of Benefits process, scheduled vital transportation, and efficiently ordered medications, supplies, and DME.
- Organized and led Interdisciplinary Team meetings to enhance collaborative patient care.
- Managed nursing schedules, including Field Nurse, Death Visits, and PRN visits, ensuring optimal staffing and patient support.
- Available for 24/7 on-call support to address urgent patient needs and concerns.
- Conducted thorough auditing of clinical notes and contributed to Continuous Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives.
- Administered medications and injections while expertly performing Foley catheter insertions, discontinuations, and wound care management.
Case Manager/Patient Coordinator
Soulful Touch Hospice
Alhambra
07.2023 - 03.2024
- Streamlined Intake and Admissions processes to enhance patient onboarding efficiency.
- Coordinated Field Nursing Visits to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Managed Transportation logistics, optimizing access to healthcare resources.
- Oversaw Supply and DME Orders, ensuring timely availability of essential medical supplies.
- Maintained Patient Communication to foster strong relationships and provide individualized support.
- Conducted Patient Visits and Death Visits, delivering compassionate care during critical moments.
- Collaborated with Hospital Case Managers and MDs to ensure seamless patient transitions.
- Facilitated and led IDT Meetings to promote interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Provided On-Call/Triage support, delivering prompt and effective responses to patient needs.
- Implemented Quality Assurance and QAPI initiatives to enhance care standards and outcomes.
- Developed individualized Plans of Care (POC) tailored to each patient's unique needs.
- Created and managed Nursing Weekly Schedules for optimal staffing and patient coverage.
Case Manager
Glendale Post Acute
Glendale
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Streamlined Patient and Family Intake processes for enhanced efficiency and satisfaction.
- Secured timely Authorizations to ensure seamless patient care.
- Coordinated Patient Transportation to facilitate accessibility and compliance.
- Fostered strong Communication with Insurances to expedite claims and approvals.
- Collaborated with Social Workers to provide comprehensive support and resources for patients.
Case Manager/Intake
Allpoint Hospice
Burbank
07.2022 - 05.2023
- Expertly manage Patient Admissions and Hospital Discharge Planning to ensure seamless transitions.
- Coordinate and schedule Nurses' visits, Physical Therapy, and Occupational Therapy services.
Case Manager
St. Arsenius Hospice
04.2020 - 05.2022
- Expertly managed patient admissions and collaborated with hospital case managers to ensure seamless transitions of care.
- Spearheaded hospital discharge planning, coordinating timely nurse visits, PT, OT, and DME deliveries.
- Fostered effective communication with nursing facilities and arranged for necessary medication deliveries.
- Organized discharge planning for Home Health services and coordinated essential transportation.
- Successfully facilitated doctor referrals and maintained strong relationships with hospice staff.
- Engaged with patients and families to support comprehensive care and actively participated in IDT meetings.
- Diligently received doctor orders and provided on-call support to address patient needs.
- Conducted patient visits to develop personalized care plans and performed death visits as required.
- Implemented quality assurance audits on files and effectively communicated with surveyors to maintain compliance.
Med Surg Nurse
Los Angeles Community Hospital
08.2020 - 10.2020
- Delivered high-quality patient care in a fast-paced med-surg department, ensuring optimal recovery outcomes.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify needs and develop tailored care plans.
- Facilitated effective communication through receiving and giving report during shift changes.
- Maintained accurate charting to uphold comprehensive patient records and support interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Performed proficient IV insertion and ensured safe administration of medications and necessary procedures.
Case Manager/Field Nurse
Mar Vista Hospice
Burbank
10.2018 - 03.2020
- Streamlined discharge planning for Home Health services and coordinated essential transportation, ensuring seamless transitions.
- Fostered strong relationships with hospice staff and successfully facilitated doctor referrals, enhancing collaborative care.
- Actively engaged with patients and families, supporting comprehensive care and contributing to IDT meetings.
- Diligently managed doctor orders and provided responsive on-call support to address patient needs.
- Conducted personalized patient visits to develop tailored care plans, including performing death visits as required.
- Implemented quality assurance audits and effectively communicated with surveyors to ensure regulatory compliance.
Intake Coordinator/Office Assistant/Visiting Nurse
Adventist Health Hospice
Glendale
01.2017 - 10.2018
- Proficiently manage new patient referrals and maintain seamless communication with healthcare providers and patient families to ensure exceptional patient care.
- Initiate and lead daily meetings to streamline operations and enhance team collaboration.
- Actively participate in hospital rounds to monitor patient progress and coordinate care.
- Complete critical certifications and verbal doctor orders with precision and urgency.
- Deliver clear explanations of benefits to families, fostering understanding and trust.
- Efficiently order medications and durable medical equipment (DME) to meet patient needs.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team (IDT) to develop comprehensive patient profiles in Cerner.
- Submit timely admission and discharge documentation to the Health Information System (HIS).
- Ensure prompt face-to-face evaluations by doctors to facilitate optimal patient outcomes.
- Schedule transportation for patients, ensuring timely access to necessary appointments.
- Maintain effective communication with skilled nursing facilities to coordinate care transitions.
- Quality assure nursing notes to uphold high standards of documentation and patient care.
- Serve as an on-call nurse, providing critical support when needed.
- Manage the ordering of house supplies, ensuring operational efficiency.
Office Manager/Quality Assurance Nurse/Case Coordinator
Comforting Care Services
Van Nuys
08.2016 - 01.2017
- Conducted comprehensive Quality Assurance for patient files and nurse notes, ensuring adherence to standards and optimal care delivery.
- Streamlined intake and admissions processes to enhance patient experience and operational efficiency.
- Collaborated in Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) meetings to deliver coordinated and exceptional patient care.
- Served as Case Coordinator, effectively managing patient needs and facilitating communication among care teams.
- Excelled as Office Manager, overseeing daily operations and driving team productivity.
Education
Vocational Nursing Program -
CNI College
OrangeAssociate of Science - Health Sciences
Pasadena City College
Pasadena01.2025
Associate of Science - Natural Sciences
Pasadena City College
Pasadena, CA06.2026
Associate of Arts - Social And Behavioral Social Science
Pasadena City College
Pasadena, CA06.2026
Associate of Arts - History
Pasadena City College
Pasadena, CA06.2026
Associate of Arts - Humanities
Pasadena City College
Pasadena, CA06.2026
Skills
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Medical-Surgical Nursing
- Pediatrics
- Obstetrics Nursing
- Pharmacology
- Nutrition
- First Aid & CPR
- Medical Records
- Obtain Vital Signs
- Nursing Concepts
- Catheterization
- Wound Care
- Basic Life Support
- C-Spine Immobilization
- Fall precautions and Safety
- Aspiration precautions
- Wound Care
- Control Bleeding
- Splinting / Bandaging
- Patient Assessment
- Tracheotomy Care
- Administer Medications
- Injections
- Customer Service
- Emotional support
- Compassionate care
- End-of-life care
- Medication administration
- Care planning
- Interpersonal and written communication
- Patient evaluation
- Palliative care
- Patient needs assessment
- Family education
- Patient care plans
- Pain control
- Physician communication
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Hospice care
- Admissions support
- Hospice of California guidelines
- Oxygen therapy
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Task prioritization
- Self motivation
- Infection control
- Quality improvement
- Professionalism
- Collecting vitals
- Intake and discharge
- Diabetes management
- Compassionate and caring
- Multitasking Abilities
- Basic life support
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Strong clinical judgment
- Direct patient care
- CPR certification
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Creative problem solving
- Decision-making
- Dementia care
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient education
- Relationship building
- Clinical documentation
- Microsoft Office
- Case Management
- Staff Supervisor
Certification
- Licensed Vocational Nurse
- Blood and IV certification
- Spanish Translator
LANGUAGES
Spanish
English
Timeline
Hospice Nurse
Torrance Memorial Medical Center
03.2025 - Current
Clinic Licensed Vocational Nurse
Cedar Sinai Medical Center
12.2024 - 03.2025
Patient care Coordinator
Sigma Healthcare
04.2024 - 09.2024
Case Manager/Patient Coordinator
Soulful Touch Hospice
07.2023 - 03.2024
Case Manager
Glendale Post Acute
06.2023 - 07.2023
Case Manager/Intake
Allpoint Hospice
07.2022 - 05.2023
Med Surg Nurse
Los Angeles Community Hospital
08.2020 - 10.2020
Case Manager
St. Arsenius Hospice
04.2020 - 05.2022
Case Manager/Field Nurse
Mar Vista Hospice
10.2018 - 03.2020
Intake Coordinator/Office Assistant/Visiting Nurse
Adventist Health Hospice
01.2017 - 10.2018
Office Manager/Quality Assurance Nurse/Case Coordinator
Comforting Care Services
08.2016 - 01.2017
Vocational Nursing Program -
CNI College
Associate of Science - Health Sciences
Pasadena City College
Associate of Science - Natural Sciences
Pasadena City College
Associate of Arts - Social And Behavioral Social Science
Pasadena City College
Associate of Arts - History
Pasadena City College
Associate of Arts - Humanities
Pasadena City College