Willy Mendiola
24853 Quenada Drive Moreno Valley,CA
Summary
Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care. 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. Observant Medical Surgical Registered Nurse offering 12-year background preparing and administering medications, providing bedside care and monitoring patient condition. Kind and compassionate professional with expertise in performing diagnostic procedures. Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Riverside University Health System
06.2017 - Current
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Charge nursing role achieved by overseeing delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
Registered Nurse/Rehabilitation Registered Nurse
Heubner Creek Health And Rehabilitation Center
06.2016 - 04.2017
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Supervisory positions assumed during weekends, overseeing and ensuring the unit runs smoothly.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
Dialysis Registered Nurse
University Health System
11.2015 - 05.2016
- Analyzed emergency situations and took prompt action to save lives.
- Oversaw administration of peritoneal dialysis medications.
- Utilize automated healthcare database (Meditech System) to perform duties, maintain records and prepare reports.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
University Health System
06.2014 - 11.2015
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
Rehabilitation Registered Nurse
Methodist Texan Hospital
02.2013 - 06.2014
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Christus Santa Rosa Medical Center
12.2009 - 02.2013
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Vintage Health Resources Incorporation
09.2006 - 09.2009
- Landed a 3-year contract work assignment in Greenwood Leflore Hospital, Greenwood, MIssissippi
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Delivered proper care to victims of domestic violence at urgent care clinic.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
Adjunct Faculty Clinical Instructor
University Of Perpetual Help System
06.2000 - 05.2006
- Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
- Implemented instructional presentations to communicate coursework goals.
- Provide clinical instructions to 12 students in clinical settings.
- Instructed students on how to perform head-to-toe assessments on patients and how to intervene in medical emergencies.
- Delivered individualized instruction on observation, assessment, decision-making and patient health teaching.
- Conducted clinical simulations and provided feedback for each individual student.
- Instructed and coached students to help overcome academic issues and personal challenges.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ06.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Perpetual Help System- Philippines
Binan, Laguna Philippines04.1989
Skills
- Accurate Documentation
- Pain Management Techniques
- Patient Care Assessment
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Preventive Healthcare
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- IV Administration
- Nursing Consultation
- Acute and Chronic Pain
- Clear Patient Communication
- Compassionate and Caring
Languages
English
Professional Working
Tagalog
Native or Bilingual
References
Lee Nelson, DNP, RN, PHN
Professor School of Nursing
Riverside City College
(714) 397-4305
lee.nelson@rcc.edu
Barbara Miller RN, BSN, MSN
Clinical Instructor
Riverside City College
(951) 218- 0978
barbara.miller@rcc.edu
Shannon M. Landis MSN-Ed., RN, PHN
Adjunct Faculty
Riverside City College, School of Nursing
shannon.landis@rccd.edu
Audrey Madarang, RN, BSN
Nurse Manager
Medical Acute Unit 4500
Riverside University Health System
951-486-4835
a.madarang@ruhealth.org
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Riverside University Health System
06.2017 - Current
Registered Nurse/Rehabilitation Registered Nurse
Heubner Creek Health And Rehabilitation Center
06.2016 - 04.2017
Dialysis Registered Nurse
University Health System
11.2015 - 05.2016
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
University Health System
06.2014 - 11.2015
Rehabilitation Registered Nurse
Methodist Texan Hospital
02.2013 - 06.2014
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Christus Santa Rosa Medical Center
12.2009 - 02.2013
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Vintage Health Resources Incorporation
09.2006 - 09.2009
Adjunct Faculty Clinical Instructor
University Of Perpetual Help System
06.2000 - 05.2006
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Perpetual Help System- Philippines
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