Rachel Mendoza

Medical Oncology Clinical Nurse Coordinator for night shift. This role includes being a charge nurse for night shift over 27 beds, as well as working with leadership on unit projects and new policy implementation. Other skills and responsibilities include:

• Coordinated patient care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
• Educated patients and families on disease management and health maintenance.
• Administered chemotherapy and other medications while monitoring patient reactions and side effects.
• Implemented evidence-based protocols to enhance patient outcomes.
• Trained new nursing staff on departmental procedures and best practices.
• Managed staffing needs by adjusting assignments based on patient acuity levels and delegating tasks efficiently.

Travel nurse position on a surgical/medial floor that frequently received post-op patients. Frequent tasks included admitting patient prior to/post operatively, monitoring patients post-op, surgical drain management, as well as medical management for nonsurgical patients. Other skills and responsibilities include:

• Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care strategies.
• Evaluated patient progress regularly, adjusting care plans based on clinical assessments and feedback.
• Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs and create effective interventions.
• Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.

Travel nurse position on a med/surg observation/transition unit that monitored and treated an array of medical conditions. Workload consisted of admitting multiple patients a shift, reporting lab values/vitals to providers and updates on patient tolerance to treatment until inpatient beds became available. Other skills and responsibilities included:

• Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
• Monitored vital signs and reported significant changes to healthcare providers, ensuring prompt intervention.
• Educated patients and families on health management, enhancing understanding of treatment regimens.
• Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.

Relief Charge/Floor Oncology RN on a 12 bed oncology unit with med/surg/tele overflow. My role in position was to provide support to staff on nightshirts as well as administering and managing chemotherapy and monitoring labs, vitals and patient conditions post treatment. Frequent tasks included: blood product transfusions, accessing implanted ports and CVC's, educating patient on chemotherapy regimens and side effects, and administering chemotherapy. Other skills and responsibilities included:

• Supervised nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care and compliance with hospital policies.
• Managed medication administration, ensuring accuracy and adherence to safety protocols.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop treatment strategies tailored to individual patients.
• Monitored vital signs and patient conditions, responding promptly to emergencies or changes in status.
• Maintained accurate documentation of patient care activities, contributing to compliance with established policies and procedures.