Vanessa Mendoza
North Little Rock,AR
Summary
Compassionate registered nurse with background in acute psychiatric care and therapeutic communication. Bring forth deep understanding of mental health disorders, treatment plans, and medication management. Recognized for providing high-quality patient care, demonstrating strong skills in crisis intervention and creating safe environments to foster recovery
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse House Supervisor-PRN
Pinnacle Pointe Behavioral Hospital
Little Rock, AR
07.2024 - Current
- Take on the role as RN House Supervisor to accommodate staffing needs.
- Built work schedules and staff assignments, taking workload into consideration.
- Developed and implemented staffing plans to ensure adequate coverage of shifts.
- Completed daily rounds of nursing department
- Maintained communication and transparency with governing boards, department heads and medical staff.
- Created and integrated new nursing protocols designed to improve patient outcomes while minimizing medical errors.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Pinnacle Pointe Behavioral Hospital
Little Rock, AR
01.2023 - Current
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss treatment plans and goals for each patient.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatments as needed.
- Administered medications according to physician orders.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Performed physical and mental assessments of psychiatric patients.
- Recorded comprehensive patient histories and coordinated treatment plans with multi-disciplinary team members.
- Encourage and provide therapeutic techniques through crisis interventions.
CNA
Monticello Medical Clinic
Monticello, AR
07.2019 - 07.2021
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Documented accurate medical records using electronic health record software systems.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Jefferson Regional School of Nursing
Pine Bluff, AR12-2022
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
University of Arkansas At Monticello
Monticello05-2018
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Care coordination
- Staff scheduling
- Crisis intervention
- Medication administration
- Nursing protocols
- Team leadership
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Patient advocacy
Accomplishments
- Chancellors List- Spring 2017
- Dean's List- Spring 2016, Fall 2016, Fall 2017, May 2018
- Graduated nursing school as Valedictorian
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Registered Nurse House Supervisor-PRN
Pinnacle Pointe Behavioral Hospital
07.2024 - Current
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Pinnacle Pointe Behavioral Hospital
01.2023 - Current
CNA
Monticello Medical Clinic
07.2019 - 07.2021
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Jefferson Regional School of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
University of Arkansas At Monticello
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