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Darlin Ruby Mendoza

Perris

Summary

Compassionate Licensed Vocational Nurse with extensive experience, skilled in medication administration and vital signs monitoring. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through attentive care and effective communication. Adept at advocating for patient needs and implementing tailored care plans, ensuring optimal outcomes in diverse healthcare settings, fluent and bilingual in both English and Spanish.


Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Amergis
07.2025 - Current
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Facilitated effective communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care during transitions between facilities or levels of care.
  • Administered medications via oral, G-tube, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Applied critical thinking skills to identify changes in patient conditions, initiating timely interventions as needed.
  • Performed wound care procedures using proper sterile techniques to promote healing and prevent infection complications.
  • Provided compassionate care to diverse patient populations, promoting comfort and satisfaction throughout their treatment journey.
  • Consistently provided emotional support for patients experiencing stress or anxiety related to their medical conditions or treatment plans.

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Vista Pacifica Enterprises
01.2024 - 07.2025
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Prevented medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders and administering medications as prescribed.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
  • Safeguarded patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations and maintaining secure medical records.
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Corona Post Acute
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Promoted patient safety through vigilant monitoring of vital signs and reporting any abnormalities to the appropriate healthcare provider promptly.
  • Advocated for patients'' needs effectively, working closely with healthcare providers to develop and implement appropriate care plans.
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, and performed catheterizations.
  • Conducted comprehensive assessments of newly admitted patients, identifying individual needs and developing tailored nursing interventions accordingly.
  • Provided excellent wound care management, resulting in faster healing times for patients with complex wounds.

Administrative Assistant

JLM Grading and Paving
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
  • Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
  • Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.

Medical Assistant

Lalama Chiropractic
12.2021 - 02.2022
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
  • Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinic''s commitment to quality care.
  • Maintained a safe and clean clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and disposing of biohazardous waste properly.
  • Facilitated seamless patient care with thorough and accurate documentation of medical histories, vital signs, and medications.

Education

Medical Assistant - Medical Assistant

American Career College
CA

LVN - Licensed Vocational Nursing

American Career College
CA

High School Diploma -

Citrus High School
Fontana, CA
05-2020

Skills

  • Medication administration
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Geriatric care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Psychiatric care
  • Compassionate care
  • Direct patient care
  • Infection control
  • Mental health support

Certification

BLS Certified

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Amergis
07.2025 - Current

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Vista Pacifica Enterprises
01.2024 - 07.2025

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Corona Post Acute
06.2023 - 08.2023

Administrative Assistant

JLM Grading and Paving
01.2022 - 01.2023

Medical Assistant

Lalama Chiropractic
12.2021 - 02.2022

Medical Assistant - Medical Assistant

American Career College

LVN - Licensed Vocational Nursing

American Career College

High School Diploma -

Citrus High School
Darlin Ruby Mendoza