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Mendy Caldwell

Blacksburg,VA

Summary

Experienced RN with a passion for delivering high-quality patient care and continuously improving clinical skills. Eager to broaden expertise within the nursing industry, seeking new challenges and opportunities for professional growth. Committed to providing compassionate and effective healthcare services to patients.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Regional Nurse Consultant

American Health Care
10.2023 - Current
  • Mentored nursing staff, promoting professional development opportunities and career growth within the organization.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance overall patient experience and optimize treatment outcomes.
  • Facilitated knowledge sharing among healthcare professionals to ensure optimal use of evidence-based practices in daily operations.
  • Served as a key liaison between executive leadership, facility administrators, and nursing staff to ensure alignment of goals and objectives throughout the region.
  • Improved patient care quality by conducting thorough regional facility audits and providing comprehensive feedback.
  • Analyzed data trends to identify areas for improvement in both clinical practice and administrative processes.

RN DON

Warm Hearth
01.2021 - 09.2023
  • Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Served as a liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
  • Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.

Registered Nurse, DON

Heritage Hall Nursing Home
11.2017 - 01.2021
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.

Registered Nurse, Interim ADON

05.2017 - 11.2017

Licensed Practical Nurse

Heritage Hall Long Term Care
05.2004 - 05.2017

Education

Associate of Applied Science Degree - Nursing

New River Community College
Dublin, VA
05.2017

Certificate in Practical Nursing - undefined

Radford City School of Practical Nursing
Radford, VA
04.2004

Skills

  • Three years in wound care management
  • Educated staff on wound care products
  • Nursing staff training on wound prevention
  • Quarterly reporting on weight changes and facility infections
  • Work assignment delegation
  • Ten years of leadership in long-term care
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Advocated for nursing assessment class
  • Director of Nursing
  • Infection control oversight

References

Kazimierz, Sowinski, Medical Director, (540)552-5545, Heritage Hall, 3610 South Main St., Blacksburg, VA, 24060

Certification

CPR instructor

Medicaid Long-Term Services and Support Screening Training

Timeline

Regional Nurse Consultant

American Health Care
10.2023 - Current

RN DON

Warm Hearth
01.2021 - 09.2023

Registered Nurse, DON

Heritage Hall Nursing Home
11.2017 - 01.2021

Registered Nurse, Interim ADON

05.2017 - 11.2017

Licensed Practical Nurse

Heritage Hall Long Term Care
05.2004 - 05.2017

Certificate in Practical Nursing - undefined

Radford City School of Practical Nursing

Associate of Applied Science Degree - Nursing

New River Community College

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