Norma (Olivia) Mendez
El Paso,Texas
Summary
Highly-motivated medical oncology nurse with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, and able to adapt to changing work styles. Recognized for helping others with nursing skills or tasks. Dedicated to gain more experience, learn and grow from those around me.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Clinical Nursing Student
University Of Texas At El Paso
El Paso, TX
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Cared directly for patients by assisting with daily living activities and mobility needs.
- Operated under direction of licensed nursing professionals and pursued opportunities to learn new skills.
- Observed medical procedures to advance nursing knowledge and prepare for more challenging experiences.
- Monitored patient status and reported update to senior medical staff.
- Maintained safe and comfortable environment for each patient.
- Completed clinical work in different units to achieve degree standards and build nursing knowledge.
- Observed quality and comfort services delivered by nursing staff and expanded patient care abilities.
- Verified menu and current diet order to deliver meal trays and snacks to patient.
- Supported personal hygiene needs of patients and monitored fluid input and output for permanent records.
- Read and understood patient assignment list and reviewed charts to check for special conditions.
- Delivered culturally sensitive care to unit patients for optimal outcomes.
- Observed and communicated changes in patient's condition to registered nurse on duty.
- Investigated diagnoses to learn more about mechanism, action, peak and onset of each.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Optometrist Assistant
Valley Optometric Associates
El Paso, Texas
09.2020 - 12.2020
- Examined eyes with instruments and pharmaceutical agents to determine visual acuity.
- Supported optometrist with vision screenings and exams by prepping rooms with medical instruments.
- Posted refractor receipts, entered data into spreadsheets and alphabetized folders and invoices.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patient examinations.
- Kept facility stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Oversaw patient registration, insurance verification, form completion and appointment scheduling to maintain operational efficiency.
- Handled general office duties to support administrative staff during peak hours.
- Cleaned and sterilized instruments and disposed of contaminated supplies.
- Positioned patients properly during examination or treatment for comfort and safety.
- Assisted back office patient processes to reduce office wait times.
Education
Chemo Certified
03.2025 - 11.2025
Charge Nurse Relief
05.2025 - 11.2025
BSN - Nursing
The University of Texas At El Paso
El Paso, TX08.2023
Associate of Science -
El Paso Community College
El Paso, TX05.2019
High School Diploma -
Del Valle High School
El Paso, TX05.2016
Basic Life Support (BLS)
SALT Mass Casualty Triage Training
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Clinical and Operational Judgement
- Multitasking and Prioritization
- Medication Administration
- Cleaning and Organizing
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Decision Making
- Problem Anticipation and Resolution
- Flexibility and Adaptability
- Conflict Resolution
- Vitals Collection and Documentation
- Data Analysis
- Electronic Charting
- Injury Treatment
- Data Entry
- Standards Compliance
- Patient care
- Medication administration
- Team collaboration
- Infection control
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Nurse team supervision
- Clinical management
- Patient care assignments
- Team collaboration and motivation
- Decision-making
- Staff scheduling
- Workload management
Timeline
Charge Nurse Relief
05.2025 - 11.2025
Chemo Certified
03.2025 - 11.2025
Clinical Nursing Student
University Of Texas At El Paso
07.2022 - 07.2023
Optometrist Assistant
Valley Optometric Associates
09.2020 - 12.2020
BSN - Nursing
The University of Texas At El Paso
Associate of Science -
El Paso Community College
High School Diploma -
Del Valle High School
Basic Life Support (BLS)
SALT Mass Casualty Triage Training