Ruth Mendoza
Registered Nurse
Pope Valley,California
Summary
Patient oriented nursing professional with demonstrated success in emergency, ICU, MS, and Stepdown patient care units. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills in both English and Spanish and sound clinical judgment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Adventist Health
St. Helena, California
08.2019 - Current
- Triaged patients, prioritized patient care, and delegated treatment needs to qualified staff.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Monitored vital signs, conducted continuous physical assessments and evaluated laboratory results for strategic care planning.
- Remained calm and productive during life-threatening situations to maximise positive outcomes.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Field RN
Hospital At Home - Adventist Health
Clearlake, CA
06.2020 - 06.2021
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Advised and coached patients progressing from hospitals, rehab facilities, and other medical organizations to at-home treatment settings.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Provided emotional support and kind companionship to patients and families to increase overall wellness.
- Developed and implemented discharge plans to promote continued care after discharge.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications and treatments.
- During COVID pandemic and overrun hospitals, worked with team of physicians and hospital staff to provide continued care to patients in their own homes who were being admitted for IV infusions or oxygen therapy.
- Assessed home environment for safety of patient and accessibility of equipment.
- Assessed patient in hospital setting and discussed/explained benefits and home situation to asses suitability of program for patient.
- Collaborated with vendors to procure medical equipment, supplies and services.
- Assessed patients' health status and developed individualized care plans to suit needs.
Intensive Care Registered Nurse
Adventist Health
St. Helena, California
08.2016 - 08.2019
- Observed and recorded signs, symptoms, behaviors and physiological status of patient.
- Collected laboratory samples and performed testing in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Assembled equipment and supplies for diagnostic or treatment procedures in specialty service areas.
- Adhered to required infection control, isolation procedures and aseptic techniques in delivery of patient care.
- Planned, prioritized and provided nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills to support comfort and safety of patients and families.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Optimized outcomes in critical care situations through advanced life-saving techniques.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families' cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Utilized ventilators, monitors and infusion pumps following manufactures' guidelines.
Intensive Care Registered Nurse
Queen Of The Valley Medical Center
Napa, California
12.2017 - 12.2018
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric ICU patients.
- Provided targeted care and treatment to Type patients.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
Education
Bachelor's Of Science - Nursing
Pacific Union College
06.2016 - 05.2017
Associates of Science - Nursing
Pacific Union College
01.2014 - 05.2016
Skills
ER (STEMI and Stroke center)
Certification
Registered Nurse - License #95091123
Timeline
Field RN
Hospital At Home - Adventist Health
06.2020 - 06.2021
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Adventist Health
08.2019 - Current
Intensive Care Registered Nurse
Queen Of The Valley Medical Center
12.2017 - 12.2018
Intensive Care Registered Nurse
Adventist Health
08.2016 - 08.2019
Bachelor's Of Science - Nursing
Pacific Union College
06.2016 - 05.2017
Associates of Science - Nursing
Pacific Union College
01.2014 - 05.2016