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Angelina R. Mendoza

Calimesa

Summary

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.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse G.I. Lab

VA Loma Linda Healthcare System
02.2024 - Current
  • Full-Time 40 Hrs. Per Week
  • Provide Procedural Moderate Sedation for Upper Endoscopy's (EGD), Colonoscopy, and Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
  • Assist Anesthesia Nurses with Propofol and General Anesthesia cases
  • Assists in the care of Specialty Procedures: Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS), Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA), Endoscopic Mucosal Resection (EMR), Capsule Endoscopy
  • Conduct Pre-op and Post Patient Recovery

Registered Nurse, Pre-Op

Surgical Care Affiliates Inc.
08.2023 - 02.2024
  • Collaborated with physicians and CRNA's to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Managed care to patients as they are admitted.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.

Registered Nurse, G.I. Lab

Optum
04.2020 - 08.2023
  • Assisted GI Physician during colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and performed patient education, including discharge and general dietary education related to procedure performed.
  • Systematically assessed health status of patients and recorded related health data through monitoring of hemodynamics (Pre, Intra, and Post).
  • Monitored patients during procedural sedation.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Served as patient advocate.
  • Acted as resource for my peers.
  • Acted as team-lead and preceptor within department.

Registered Nurse, Urgent Care

Optum
10.2012 - 04.2020
  • Triaged patients and collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Acted as team lead and resource to peers.

Registered Nurse, Interventional Radiology

Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
04.2008 - 09.2012
  • Coordinated with multidisciplinary team members to provide optimum care during primary and emergency services.
  • Administered conscious sedation drugs and other medications to patients for interventional procedures.
  • Monitored critical care patients through hemodynamics.
  • Monitored and assessed ventilated patients.
  • Oversaw patient safety and comfort before, during, and following procedures.
  • Acted as Charge Nurse and Preceptor within department.

Registered Nurse, Critical Care Unit

Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
05.2003 - 04.2008
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to provide optimal care for critical care patients.
  • Monitored and assessed critical care patients through hemodynamics and ventilator care for any alterations in their status.
  • Maintained complete and accurate documentation for care provided to patient.
  • Participated in orientation of new staff and assumed charge nurse responsibilities.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

San Bernardino Valley College
12.2001

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies

San Bernardino Valley College
06.1991

Accomplishments

  • Registered Nurse License #616143 Exp. 11.30.2026
  • ACLS Exp. 04.2025
  • BLS Exp. 04.2025
  • PALS Exp. 10.2025
  • Procedural Sedation Recertification Effective 01.2025
  • Optum Preceptor Training (attended 05.10.2022)
  • 2010 Critical Care Trauma Education Series
  • 2011 Annual Stroke Summit
  • Annual Critical Care Symposium
  • N1994 Leadership and Management for Every Nurse

Certification

  • Registered Nurse License #616143 Exp. 11.30.2024
  • ACLS Exp. 02.2025
  • BLS Exp. 02.2025
  • PALS Exp. 11.2023
  • Procedural Sedation Recertification effective 01.2023

Timeline

Registered Nurse G.I. Lab

VA Loma Linda Healthcare System
02.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse, Pre-Op

Surgical Care Affiliates Inc.
08.2023 - 02.2024

Registered Nurse, G.I. Lab

Optum
04.2020 - 08.2023

Registered Nurse, Urgent Care

Optum
10.2012 - 04.2020

Registered Nurse, Interventional Radiology

Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
04.2008 - 09.2012

Registered Nurse, Critical Care Unit

Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
05.2003 - 04.2008

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies

San Bernardino Valley College

Associate of Science - Nursing

San Bernardino Valley College

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