Melody Medina
Sylmar,CA
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated nursing professional with hands-on experience at Panorama Gardens, the Veterans Affairs, and Olive View Medical Center, excelling in patient care and charting. Proficient in medication administration and EMR systems, with a strong focus on enhancing patient outcomes. Adept at building strong relationships with patients and colleagues to ensure high-quality care. Dedicated to continuous learning and improving healthcare delivery. CPR/BLS certified, and honored with the Florence Nightingale Award for excellence in nursing.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Teaching Assistant
Los Angeles Unified School District
Granada Hills, CA
09.2019 - 07.2023
- Collaborated with three school site administrators to establish and operate an English Language Development (ELD) program for more than 30 students
- Created and implemented a 25-week curriculum that integrates visual texts, peer-to-peer dialogue, and effective communication skills
- Hosted daily Zoom calls for 25+ students to instruct on Common Core State Standards and assist pupils.
- Administered the English Language Proficiency Assessment for California (ELPAC) for more than 30 students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
- Responsible for ELPAC testing materials, test administration scheduling, and lesson planning.
- Researched literacy, reading comprehension, speech, and listening abilities in order to facilitate the curriculum within the classroom setting.
Front Desk Associate
Total Health Center
Toluca Lake, CA
06.2018 - 07.2019
- Improved patient processing time by redesigning more than 10 patient intake forms through Microsoft Office
- Created patient schedules that met physicians' and therapists' itineraries while ensuring patient satisfaction.
- Prepared, managed, and processed files and daily records for over 40 clients.
- Verified insurance benefits and treatment eligibility for in-network and out-of-network clients
Student Nurse Apprentice
Panorama Gardens
Panorama, CA
- Company Overview: Specialized Nursing Facility - 600 hours completed.
- Assisted with activities of daily living, wound care, and long-term patient management
- Collaborated in interdisciplinary care planning to enhance patient outcomes in a specialized nursing facility.
- Provided patient care and monitoring vital signs.
- Documented patient progress in electronic health records systems
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in patient rooms and common areas
- Prepared medical equipment for procedures and ensured availability
- Administered oral and intramuscular medications, as well as TB testing, under supervision, ensuring accurate documentation of effects.
LVN Student Nurse
Via Care
Southgate, CA
- Company Overview: Community Clinic/Outpatient Care - 32 hours completed.
- Performed patient intakes, vitals, and documentation
- Collected and processed lab specimens.
- Educated patients and families on treatments and preventive measures.
LVN Student Nurse
Olive View Medical Center
Sylmar, CA
- Company Overview: Step-Down Unit - 96 hours completed.
- Assisted RNs with post-surgical and acute care patients
- Provided patient triage and assisted in prioritizing care.
- Gained experience in IV therapy observation and emergency response
- Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
LVN Student Nurse
Veterans Affairs
North Hills, CA
- Company Overview: Living Community Center - 72 hours completed.
- Engaged with veterans to promote emotional well-being, and assisted in wound management.
- Provided compassionate care to disabled veterans through wound care
- Monitored vital signs, managed medications, and maintained detailed charts
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management
Education
Licensed Vocational Nursing -
North Valley Occupational Center
Mission Hills, CA06.2025
Los Angeles Mission College
Sylmar, CA08.2022
BA - Child and Adolescent Development, Applied Developmental Sciences
California State University Northridge
Northridge, CA05.2021
Skills
- Patient Charting & Documentation
- Wound Care
- Medication Administration
- Team-Oriented & Reliable
- EMR system Exposure
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Infection Control Protocols
- Patient Education
References
Upon Request
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
Los Angeles Unified School District
09.2019 - 07.2023
Front Desk Associate
Total Health Center
06.2018 - 07.2019
Student Nurse Apprentice
Panorama Gardens
LVN Student Nurse
Via Care
LVN Student Nurse
Olive View Medical Center
LVN Student Nurse
Veterans Affairs
Licensed Vocational Nursing -
North Valley Occupational Center
Los Angeles Mission College
BA - Child and Adolescent Development, Applied Developmental Sciences
California State University Northridge