Sachaly Mendez
Zephyrhills,FL
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Chris Dior Home Health
03.2020 - Current
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Worked with healthcare team to develop new treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Universal Technology College of Puerto Rico
Aguadilla, PR06.2012
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Initial Trauma Life Support
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Gastrostomy buttons experience
- Infection control measures
- Collecting vitals
- Care Plan Development
- Patient Care Assessment
- Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED
- Equipment Sterilization
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- ADL Assistance
- Patient Care
- Care Planning
- Infection Control
- First Aid
- OSHA safety expert
- Chart updating
- Feeding pumps understanding
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Chris Dior Home Health
03.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Universal Technology College of Puerto Rico
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