Rosalva Mendoza

• Updated patients' charts in electronic medical records (CERNER) noting assessment results, interventions and medications.
• Understood and followed oral and written directions.
• Worked successfully with diverse CDCR programs to accomplish optimum care; programs include, EOP, CCCMS, MAT, ADSEG, MHCB and MAT.
• Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
• Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
• Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
• Cared for patients' acute and chronic wounds by changing dressings and applying medicated compounds.
• Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
• Kept EHR updated with patients' vital statistics, tracking metrics and observations about behaviors or responses.
• Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
• Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
• Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
• Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
• Administered prescribed medications following 6 patient rights, including IM'S, Subcutaneous and intradermal, injectios.
• Administered Influenza, COVID vaccines, monitored for adverse reactions and documented in patients EUHR.
• Received verbal and Phone orders from PCP and carried them out via CERNER.
• Daily omnicell Audit inventory counts, starting shift and end of shift.
• Tool and Syringe inventory count. restock supplies
• Emergency Medical Bag inventory daily count.
• Diabetic management, insulin administration, dressing changes.
• In housing unit medication clinic, administering medication, responding to codes, documenting First Medical Responder forms and collaborating with all staff involved in care, including custody.

• Collaborated with pharmacist and Pharmacy Technicians to deliver the best customer service.
• Monitored patient's vital signs and documented in EUHR
• Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
• Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
• Applied interventions such as A1C testing, B/P checks, and blood glucose testing to progress patients toward wellness and address maintenance of wellness.
• Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
• Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
• Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
• Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
• Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
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• Administered required COVID-19 rapid tests and collected specimens using proper swabbing technique.
• Followed in-process quality control procedures and performed accurate data entry of patient information to prepare collected specimens for testing and analysis.
• Scheduled COVID-19 testing prior to medical procedures and surgeries.
• Explained reason for testing and process involved to each client.
• Oversaw client flow through COVID-19 collection station.
• Sanitized work area and sterilized equipment and instruments to comply with protocols.
• Acted as site liaison to promote proper hygiene, social distancing and other preventive practices.
• Donned and doffed personal protective equipment per company protocol to reduce spread of virus.
• Documented data in designated system to present to client upon request.
• Communicated professionally to explain COVID-19 screening procedures to staff members and visitors.
• Worked outdoors in extreme cold or heat to screen incoming visitors for COVID-19 symptoms.
• Followed laboratory guidelines for handling biological specimens.
• Prepared standard solutions to combine with samples according to formulas or procedures.
• Combined reagents with samples following standardized experimental processes.
• Validated laboratory test processes for completeness and safety.
• Supervised or instructed new technicians on laboratory protocols.
• Maintained and tested sterility of medical equipment.
• Analyzed results of tests for conformity to specifications.
• Obtained serum or viral swab samples for analysis.

Check in patients, verify identification with 2 identifiers, administer COVID VACCINE, document in EMR, print patient education, document patients COVID card, schedule appointments for dosing (Moderna/Pfizer) administer booster vaccines, audit vaccines. Administer Flu vaccines, document in patients EMR. Report adverse reactions to PCP. Stock supplies, order supplies, deliver specimens to lab. Create labels, print immunization record upon patient request.

• Set up, maintained and calibrated medical laboratory equipment.
• Obtained specimens or samples for laboratory work.
• Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
• Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
• Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
• Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
• Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.

• Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
• Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
• Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
• Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
• Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
• Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
• Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
• Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
• Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
• Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
• Worked with registered nurses to deliver comprehensive, high-quality care to 70 patients.
• COWS/CIWA assessments and documentation
• Kept EHR updated with patients' vital statistics, tracking metrics and observations about behaviors or responses.
• Administer narcotics per detox taper protocol

• Performed nursing tasks to deliver high level of care and comply with procedures and regulations.
• Assessed prisoners suffering injuries through falls, stabbings or other means and stabilized each prior to transport to nearest medical facility.
• Maintained staff safety during prisoner treatments by observing all security procedures and regulations.
• Identified issues related to mental health conditions and recommended specific therapies for patients.
• Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
• Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
• Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
• Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
• Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to up to 100 patients per day.
• Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.

• Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
• Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
• Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
• Rendered direct patient care by stabilizing patients and determining course of action based on triage.
• Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
• Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
• Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
• Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
• Assisted physicians with examinations and patient scans during diagnostic processes.
• Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
• Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.

• Uses critical thinking skills to provide direct Nursing Care Management to patients in their assigned risk panel.
• Performs basic assessments, and provides education and interventions for unhealthy lifestyle/habits.
• Collaborate with health team to delay or prevent onset of chronic diseases to achieve quality of life outcomes.
• Effective communication to ensure patients are scheduled and followed up as needed.
• Assist healthcare providers with clinic appointments, complete appropriate medical forms, provide nursing care in sick lines, administer TB skin tests, immunizations, EKG's, CPR, wound care and provide emergency medical care as required.
• Administer, monitor, and track medication administration, and related treatments as ordered by physician.
• Maintain documentation in health care records regarding patient care, medications, and health status.
• Participate in meetings, training programs, conferences, and committees
• Mass COVID Screening/Testing PCR, Antigen (Rapid test)
• Mass COVID vaccination, Moderna, Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson, documentation in MAR, PHR (public health record)
• Patient teaching related to COVID vaccine/signs symptoms side effects
• IV certified
• Hormone replacement Therapy
• Substance Abuse (ISUDT) medication administration, observation, Pt teaching
• Behavioral Health

• Collaborated care with physicians, physical therapists nursing staff to ensure optimal care for residents within scope of practice.
• Job duties included medication, full assessments, TB skin tests, diabetic care, respiratory breathing treatments, medication refills via pharmacy, interaction and educating patients and family regarding care, frequently translating/interpreting, and supervising staff as charge nurse.