Suzanne Mendonca
Lemoore,CA
Summary
I am committed to providing quality and compassionate care and treating people with respect and empathy. I pride myself on the experience I have gained throughout the years in the healthcare field, working my way from a health care aid to LVN to RN. I believe this experience has instilled a deep respect and appreciation for all healthcare professionals at every level. Along with my organizational skills and my attention to detail, I can adapt to changing environments and priorities, which I find important and necessary in the medical field. I consider myself a reflection of my employer and facility and will always strive to be a positive and exemplary employee.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Supervisor
California Home Health
05.2022 - Current
- Develop care plans, assessing patient needs and evaluate requirements for additional therapies and/or assistance such as PT, OT, RT, ST, MSW.
- Ability to detect changes in patient behavior, appearance, vital signs, etc. and prioritize observations to address healthcare needs
- Evaluate home environments for safety and compliance to ensure patient well-being.
- Assist patients in obtaining proper durable medical equipment to enhance home safety (e.g., shower grab bars, elevated toilet seat/commode, walkers, wheelchairs)
- Supervising, training and supporting a team of 3-4 field nurses and nursing assistants, providing quarterly, supervisory visits, recertifications and conducting regular case conferences to ensure quality patient care.
- Deliver direct skilled nursing care to patients in homes including wound care, medication management, disease management, vital sign monitoring, physical assessments, tracheostomy care, lab draws, medi-port management, PICC line care, and intravenous therapies such as antibiotics, fluids, and TPN.
- Understanding importance of clean and sterile techniques, proper PPE, and hygiene to minimize infection risk during home procedures (e.g., wound care, trach care, etc.)
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments and establish, implement, and update patient-centered care plans in partnership with physicians and other clinicians from admission to discharge.
- Advocate for patient needs regarding therapies, orders referrals and facilitating effective communication among healthcare team to optimize patient outcomes
Home Health LVN (pediatric HH and Hospice)
Maxim Healthcare Agency
12.2019 - 05.2022
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Performed G-tube care and nutritional support, assessing for placement and signs of infection/blockages.
- Tracheostomy care and treatments involving: ensuring patency, dressing changes, suctioning, replacing unit, monitoring for complications, breathing treatments and education.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Administer medications, perform and document med count and reorder refills.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing Program
West Hills Community College
Lemoore, CA05-2023
Associate of Science - LVN Program
San Joaquin Valley College
Visalia, CA12-2019
Skills
- Healthcare technology and medical chart fluent (Wellsky, OASIS, Epic)
- HIPAA compliance
- Clinical leadership
- Patient advocacy
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Problem-solving abilities
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Codes compliance
- CPR/AED
- Medication Administration
- Proper delegation skills
- Knowledge of patient privacy and protections
- Tracheostomy Care
- Extensive Wound Care experience including negative pressure devices
- IV/Central/Medi-Port/PICC line management
- Assessments and data collection
- Foley Catheter care
Certification
- Registered Nurse Lic. #: 95339010
- BLS certification
- CPR certification
- IV Certification and Phlebotomy
Timeline
RN Supervisor
California Home Health
05.2022 - Current
Home Health LVN (pediatric HH and Hospice)
Maxim Healthcare Agency
12.2019 - 05.2022
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing Program
West Hills Community College
Associate of Science - LVN Program
San Joaquin Valley College