Rafael Mendoza
Los Gatos,CA
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with strong skills in Epic charting, critical care management, and emergency response. Committed to delivering exceptional patient care and collaborating effectively with healthcare teams.
Overview
1
1
Certification
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
San Jose, CA
08.2000 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to swiftly and accurately assess clinical situations in CVICU setting, enhancing patient outcomes.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team As rapid response RN.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to develop individualized treatment plans, improving patient care and coordination.
- Provided critical support to medical staff during emergency situations. Knowledgeable with Impella, CRRT, IaBP balloon pump, hemodialysis.
- Trained experienced nursing staff on receiving patients from OR after open heart surgery,procedures and patient care standards.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems, experience with EPIC.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
Registered Nurse
Good Samaritan
San Jose, California
02.2019 - 12.2019
- Collaborated with cardiologists to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Administered patient care during cardiac catheterization procedures.
- Maintained and organized sterile field during interventional procedures.
- Assisted in educating patients about cardiac health and post-procedure care.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
Registered Nurse, PACU
Kaiser Permanente
Santa Clara, California
06.2006 - 06.2012
- Monitored patient vital signs and recovery progress, ensuring timely interventions in post-anesthesia care unit.
- Administered medications while managing pain management protocols for patients.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to improve patient outcomes during recovery.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care and provided clear discharge instructions to promote recovery.
- Assisted in tailoring care plans to meet individual patient needs.
- Supported physicians during patient examinations and procedures to ensure thorough assessments.
Medical Intern
University Of Santo Tomas Hospital
Manila, Philippines
06.1998 - 06.1999
- Assisted in patient history taking, physical examination and diagnosis under supervision of attending physician.
- Assisted medical staff with patient assessments and documentation.
- Observed and assisted physicians during patient examinations and surgeries.
- Observed and participated in surgical procedures under supervision.
- Provided assistance with minor surgical procedures such as suturing of wounds.
- Documented patient concerns in medical record for physician review.
- Conducted routine laboratory tests and prepared specimens for analysis.
- Observed basic critical care management in sepsis, cardiac and respiratory failure, sedation practices and hemodynamic monitoring.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Santo Tomas
Manila, PHILIPPINES03-1992
Skills
- Epic charting
- Patient assessment
- Critical care management
- Emergency response
- Cardiac monitoring
- Patient education
- ECMO care
- CRRT and Impella
Certification
- PALS cerification-current
- ACLS-current
- NIH-current
- BLS - current
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Good Samaritan
02.2019 - 12.2019
Registered Nurse, PACU
Kaiser Permanente
06.2006 - 06.2012
Registered Nurse
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
08.2000 - Current
Medical Intern
University Of Santo Tomas Hospital
06.1998 - 06.1999
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Santo Tomas