Melissa Cortez
Palmdale,CA
Summary
Patient- centered License Vocational Nurse with high integrity, seeking a position to utilize my acquired skills. Committed to providing safe and high-quality patient care. Passionate about health education to promote the quality of life.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Palmdale Regional Medical Center
03.2023 - Current
- Perform comprehensive and focused assessments.
- Provide patient education.
- Accurate documentation.
- Comprehensive chart review and escalate abnormal findings in a timely manner.
- Adapts to rapidly changing work environments.
- Familiar with analyzing lab values.
- Maintain a clean and functional work environment to prevent the risk of hospital acquired infections.
- Provide support to patients with psychiatric medical history.
- Safety prevention interventions.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Ellison John Transitional Care Center
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Prevented medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders and administering medications as prescribed.
Office administrator
JAMAR PACKAGING
06.2019 - 01.2021
- Dispatcher - Manage pickups for commercial and Government freights.
- Create Department of Defense forms (DD 250) from contracts for preparation.
- Revise Military / Navy / commercial contracts, assuring contractors meet required guidelines.
- Skilled at managing inventory and supplies, handling phone duties and company correspondence, and appointment scheduling.
- Assist in packaging Government and commercial freight.
Education
Vocational Nursing Certificate -
Antelope Valley College
Lancaster, CA06.2022
High School diploma -
Palmdale High School
Palmdale, CA06.2013
Skills
Excellent communication and critical thinking skills
Ability to prioritize tasks
Capable of working independently and with a team
Knowledgeable in cultural diversity
Multitasking skills
Certification
- NCLEX-PN passed, 12/01/22
- Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (BLS), 05/01/25
- IV Therapy and Blood Withdraw passed, 12/01/22
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Palmdale Regional Medical Center
03.2023 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Ellison John Transitional Care Center
01.2023 - 03.2023
Office administrator
JAMAR PACKAGING
06.2019 - 01.2021
Vocational Nursing Certificate -
Antelope Valley College
High School diploma -
Palmdale High School