Regina Mendonca
LPN
New Bedford,MA
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Well-qualified medical professional with experience triaging patients, capturing information and completing basic procedures such as wound care. Excellent communication, prioritization and multitasking abilities with sound judgment and compassionate nature.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Nursing Supervisor
Our Lady"s Haven
Fairhaven, MA
02.2022 - Current
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Day Supervisor /ADON
BWNB
New Bedford, MA
10.2020 - 02.2022
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents and families.
- Collaborated with staff, management and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Planned and assigned workload -person nursing staff to direct patient care.
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- Participated in [Timeframe] management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes and resident complaints or concerns.
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
Staff Nurse
Bedford Village Nursing & Rehab
New Bedford, MA
03.2018 - 05.2020
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
Staff Nurse
Savoy Nursing
New Bedford, MA
05.2017 - 05.2018
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Staff Nurse
Our Lady"s Haven
Fairhaven, MA
10.2014 - 10.2016
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions.
Staff Nurse
The Oaks Nursing & Rehab Center
New Bedford, MA
11.2000 - 01.2005
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Care Plan Meetings
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
Dr Fanous
OBGYN Office
New Bedford, MA
11.1998 - 11.2004
- Used intake and screening instruments to conduct assessment of needs and to obtain complete medical history.
- Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to protect patient privacy.
- Diagnosed issues and implemented treatment plans to resolve problems or help manage symptoms.
- Referred to and consulted with physicians and other healthcare providers on patient care.
- Blood Draws assists MD with office procedures
- Call scripts to Pharmacy
- Take Patient phone calls assist with questions and educate patients
Education
LPN
Diman Regional Technical Institute - School of Practical Nursing
Fall River, MA06.1998
Skills
- Recording Vital Signs
- Nursing Staff Supervision
- Wound Dressing
- Care Planning and Modifications
- Procedure Explanation
- Work Planning and Coordination
- Intravenous Medications
- Nursing Intervention Evaluations
- Call Answering and Assistance
Timeline
LPN Nursing Supervisor
Our Lady"s Haven
02.2022 - Current
Day Supervisor /ADON
BWNB
10.2020 - 02.2022
Staff Nurse
Bedford Village Nursing & Rehab
03.2018 - 05.2020
Staff Nurse
Savoy Nursing
05.2017 - 05.2018
Staff Nurse
Our Lady"s Haven
10.2014 - 10.2016
Staff Nurse
The Oaks Nursing & Rehab Center
11.2000 - 01.2005
Dr Fanous
OBGYN Office
11.1998 - 11.2004
LPN
Diman Regional Technical Institute - School of Practical Nursing
Infection Preventionist
Following State Guide Lines
Testing
Recording
Ordering supplies
Vaccinations
Record org
Infection Preventionist
Following State Guide Lines
Testing
Recording
Ordering supplies
Vaccinations
Record org
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