Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
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Melanie Iglesia

Salinas,CA

Summary

Compassionate LVN, proficient in assessing patient health and implementing nursing interventions to optimize patient care. Skilled in medication administration and patient assessments. Dedicated to enhancing patient care through effective communication and teamwork. Demonstrated flexibility in dynamic environments, ensuring patient safety and comfort while delivering high-quality nursing care. Background includes hands-on experience in providing patient care, and ensuring patient comfort. Brings strong academic performance and a strong drive to learn new skills. Eager to build upon success in areas such as documentation and leadership.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

LVN

Salinas Valley Post Acute
Salinas, CA
08.2025 - Current
  • Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
  • Monitored patient vital signs and baselines and reported changes to physician and RP (responsible parties) to implement timely nursing interventions.
  • Provided accurate charting and has ability to navigate through an EHR ( Point Click Care).
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team, members such as CNAs and RNs to optimize patient care and improve outcomes.

LVN Student Nurse

Hartnell
01.2024 - 05.2025
  • Windsor The Ridge February 2024-May 2024

Facilitated patient care for geriatric patients, conducted patient assessments, recorded vital signs accurately, and responded to call lights promptly.

  • Eden Valley November 2024 - December 2024

Delivered patient care to geriatric patients, aided in diabetes management, conducted comprehensive patient assessments, administered medications, analyzed and tracked lab results, facilitated therapeutic communication, and developed understanding of navigating EHR.

  • Mee Memorial October 2024 - March 2025

Performed rotations within various departments including med surg, long term care, ER, and pediatric clinic.

Administered TB test, vaccines to pediatric clients, administered medications, performed foley catheter insertion, performed patient assessments, provided patient care to geriatric clients, facilitated SBAR communication, and assisted RT with providing breathing treatments to client.

  • Salinas Valley Post Acute April 2025 - May 2025

Provided complete nursing care and administered medications to clients, performed blood glucose checks, administered medications via NG tube, provided colostomy care, administered breathing treatments, and gained experience with team management and leadership.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing-Vocational Nursing

Hartnell College
Salinas, CA
05-2025

High School Diploma -

Learning For Life Charter School
Marina, CA
06-2020

Skills

  • Vital signs monitoring and documentation
  • Therapeutic client communication
  • Charting and navigation of electronic health record, specifically Point Click Care
  • Diabetes management
  • Assisting with the performance of ADLs
  • Vaccine and injection administration
  • Maintain infection control precautions
  • Team collaboration
  • Patient assessments
  • Colostomy care
  • Medication administration
  • SBAR communication
  • Adaptable and strong drive to learn
  • Clinical decision making

Accomplishments

  • Graduated with honors-Cum laude
  • Vice president of 2025 LVN cohort at Hartnell

Certification

AHA BLS Provider Certified valid until December 2027

Current CA LVN license issued 8/01/2025, Exp. 01/31/2027

  • License number: 753520

Timeline

LVN

Salinas Valley Post Acute
08.2025 - Current

LVN Student Nurse

Hartnell
01.2024 - 05.2025

High School Diploma -

Learning For Life Charter School

Associate of Science - Nursing-Vocational Nursing

Hartnell College