MELISSA CARDENAS SANCHEZ, BSN, RN
Moreno Valley,CA
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated with strong commitment to patient care and well-being. Possesses foundational knowledge in medical procedures and patient care, with skills in monitoring vital signs and administering medications. Aims to make significant impact on patient outcomes through effective care and empathy.
Overview
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Language
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Certification
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years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse.
Menifee Lakes Post Acute
01.2026 - Current
- Coordinate patient admissions and discharges, ensuring accurate documentation, patient education, and continuity of care
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team, facilitating timely interventions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and ensure quality care delivery.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Communicate effectively with interprofessional healthcare team members to support patient-centered care and timely clinical decision-making
Certified Nursing Assistant
Menifee Lakes Post Acute
01.2025 - 12.2026
- Assist with activities of daily living, mobility, hygiene, and patient transport
- Maintain patient safety through rounding, fall precautions, and call-light response
- Monitor patient status by obtaining vital signs, weights, and intake/output
- Provided direct patient care, ensuring comfort and safety during daily activities.
- Assisted nursing staff with medical procedures and documentation for improved patient outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
Ontario, CA10-2025
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient assessments
- Time management
Certification
• Registered Nurse (RN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – American Heart Association
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – American Heart Association
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) – American Heart Association
• ECG Dysrhythmia and Pharmacology Interpretation Certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – American Heart Association
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – American Heart Association
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) – American Heart Association
• ECG Dysrhythmia and Pharmacology Interpretation Certification
Clinical Experience
- Kindred Hospital: Fundamentals — 90 hours
- Riverside University Health System: Medical Surgical — 101 hours
- Riverside University Health System: Mental Health — 90 hours
- Riverside Community Hospital: Medical Surgical/Geriatrics — 135 hours
- Riverside University Health System: Obstetrics — 67.5 hours
- Riverside University Health System: Pediatrics — 67.5 hours
- Perris Union High School District: Public Health — 90 hours
- Riverside University Health System: Medical Surgical/Critical Care Riverside Community Hospital: Preceptorship — 135 hours
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse.
Menifee Lakes Post Acute
01.2026 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Menifee Lakes Post Acute
01.2025 - 12.2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University