Valarie Mendes
Sherman,TX
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
CORRECTIONS LPN
State of CT Department of Corrections
Niantic, Connecticut
12.2003 - 04.2024
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
- Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behaviour, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
- Instructed patients and their families about disease prevention, proper nutrition, medication management and other health related topics.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members such as doctors, nurses and social workers to ensure quality patient care was provided.
- Participated in educational programs to keep up-to-date on new developments in nursing practice.
- Monitored patient progress during treatments or procedures, reporting any abnormalities to the healthcare team immediately.
- Assessed patient needs through interviews and physical examinations while adhering to safety standards.
- Provided emotional support during difficult times such as end-of-life decisions or family disputes over treatment options.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
- Conducted daily rounds visiting assigned patients ensuring they are comfortable and have all necessary supplies available.
- Prepared equipment for use during treatments such as setting up IV lines or placing catheters correctly according to hospital policies.
- Managed inventory levels of medical supplies within the unit ensuring adequate stock is always available.
- Educated staff members regarding infection control protocols or best practices when caring for a particular type of illness or injury.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop long term goals for patients who require ongoing treatment.
- Administered medications orally, intravenously or intramuscularly depending on the prescription given by the doctor.
- Observed, charted and reported developments in patient health condition in [Number]-bed hospital.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- 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.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
- Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
- Sterilized medical equipment and supplies with germicides, sterilizers and autoclaves.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
Education
Practical Nurse - Practical Nurse
Brockport State University EOC
Rochester, NY04-1995
Skills
- Pediatric nursing
- Behavioral Health
- Diabetes management
- Compassionate Care
- Palliative Care
- Hospice Care
- Medical Documentation
- Disease Prevention
- Vital signs monitoring
- Health Promotion
- Wound Care
- Cardiac Care
- Emergency Response
- Health Education
- Clinical Documentation
- Patient Intake
- Samples collection
- Physical Assessment
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Geriatric Care
- Inpatient Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Mental Health Support
- Preventive Care
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Patient Care
- [State] Licensed Practical Nurse
- Chronic Disease Management
- Psychotropic medication knowledge
- Medication Dispensing
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Documenting incidents
- Immunization Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Vital signs
- Caring for wounds
- Patient evaluations
- Breathing Treatments
- Counting narcotics
- Staff direction and task delegation
- Outpatient Care
- Patient Assessments
- ADL Assistance
- Medication Administration
Timeline
CORRECTIONS LPN
State of CT Department of Corrections
12.2003 - 04.2024
Practical Nurse - Practical Nurse
Brockport State University EOC