Sandeep Mendoza, RN
Plumas Lake,CA
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with 9 years of experience as a licensed vocational nurse in skilled nursing and ambulatory surgery. Transitioning to an RN role in MedSurgical/Telemetry, offering strong clinical judgment and commitment to high-quality care. Certified in BLS, ACLS, and PALS, with skills in patient care management, emergency response, and infection control, ensuring optimal outcomes in collaborative healthcare teams.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
RN
Skyway Surgery Center
Chico
02.2026 - Current
- Administered IV medications, analgesics, antiemetics, and sedation reversal agents per protocol.
- Monitored vital signs and reported significant changes to healthcare team for timely intervention.
- Conducted continuous post-anesthesia assessments to ensure airway and neurological stability.
- Interpreted vital signs and cardiac rhythms to identify early signs of patient deterioration.
- Coordinated with anesthesiologists and surgeons to facilitate safe recovery and care escalation.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on recovery procedures and medication safety to enhance discharge planning understanding.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Sutter Health Ambulatory Surgery Center
03.2025 - Current
- Monitored patients in post-anesthesia care unit, recorded vital signs, educated patients on post-operative care, and facilitated discharges under RN supervision.
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs during outpatient procedures.
- Inserted IV catheters and administered IV fluids.
- Implemented safety protocols to prevent infection and enhance patient well-being.
- Observed changes in patient conditions and reported unusual findings to supervising physician or registered nurse for timely interventions.
- Performed laboratory tests such as INR coagulation testing, urinalysis, and glucose testing.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
- Worked with registered nurses to deliver comprehensive, high-quality care to patients.
Student Registered Nurse
Enloe Medical Center
Chico, California
01.2025 - 12.2025
- Executed patient assessments and monitored vital signs, contributing to accurate health evaluations.
- Collaborated with the healthcare team to develop comprehensive care plans for optimal patient outcomes.
- Administered PO/Subcutaneous/IM/IV medications in accordance with established protocols to maintain safety standards.
- Ensured safe environment while providing direct patient care and assisting with daily activities, promoting patient well-being.
- Provided education on health management and wellness to empower patients in self-care.
- Supported the nursing staff during complex medical procedures to enhance patient care delivery.
- Monitored patient progress by collecting data from medical records and lab results.
- Provided education on health management and wellness to empower patients in self-care.
LVN Floor Nurse
Sutter Urgent Care, SCAH, SNF
Sacramento, California
01.2017 - 03.2025
- Performed comprehensive assessments, monitored vital signs, and reported condition changes to RNs and physicians.
- Delivered direct patient care across various settings, including acute care and home health.
- Administered medications via PO, IM, and subcutaneous routes; assisted with IV starts and blood draws.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create and implement individualized patient care plans, enhancing overall patient outcomes.
- Provided post-operative support in ambulatory and acute care settings, including teaching and discharge instructions.
- Educated patients and families on disease management and preventive health practices, empowering them to manage their health effectively.
- Supervised CNAs and unlicensed personnel, fostering adherence to safety protocols and improving care quality.
- Ensured compliance with infection control practices and documentation standards in EMR systems.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Glenn Medical Center
Willows, California
07.2018 - 08.2020
- Administered medication via oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular, and intradermal routes to ensure effective treatment.
- Performed catheterization, EKGs, and phlebotomy per established protocols to ensure patient safety and accurate diagnostics.
- Addressed patient care needs by collecting vitals, dressing wounds, and managing catheters; communicated abnormal vital signs to MD/RN for timely intervention.
- Observed changes in patient conditions and reported unusual findings to supervising physician or RN.
- Documented patient progress and maintained medical records to support continuity of care.
- Communicated effectively with patients' families and healthcare team members.
- Implemented safety protocols to prevent infection and ensure patient well-being.
Education
Associate Degree - Registered Nurse
Butte College
Oroville, CA12-2025
Certificate - Vocational Nursing
Unitek College
Sacramento, CA02-2016
Skills
- Patient care and assessment
- Medication administration
- IV management and therapy
- Wound and surgical care
- Vital signs monitoring
- EHR management and documentation
- Care and discharge planning
- Procedure preparation
- Lab result interpretation
- Infection control strategies
- Preventive health measures
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Safety protocols compliance
- ACLS certification
- ER experience
- Mental health support
Certification
Registered Nurse
Volunteer Experience
Director of Staff Development, Colusa Medical Center, Colusa, CA, 10/01/18, 07/31/19, Led orientation and training programs for licensed nurses and unlicensed staff, ensuring compliance with state regulations and facility standards., Developed and implemented continuing education sessions on patient safety, infection control, and evidence-based practices., Provided mentorship and support to a new nursing staff, fostering culture of professional growth and accountability.
Languages
English
Professional
Punjabi
Professional
Accomplishments
Valedictorian 2016
Timeline
RN
Skyway Surgery Center
02.2026 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Sutter Health Ambulatory Surgery Center
03.2025 - Current
Student Registered Nurse
Enloe Medical Center
01.2025 - 12.2025
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Glenn Medical Center
07.2018 - 08.2020
LVN Floor Nurse
Sutter Urgent Care, SCAH, SNF
01.2017 - 03.2025
Associate Degree - Registered Nurse
Butte College
Certificate - Vocational Nursing
Unitek College