Magdalena M Mendez
Saratoga
Summary
Healthcare professional with comprehensive background in providing compassionate patient care and support. Known for reliability and adaptability in dynamic healthcare environments. Brings strong skills in patient monitoring, basic medical procedures, and effective communication, ensuring seamless team collaboration and optimal patient outcomes. Professional care provider with expertise in birth and postpartum support, prepared to offer exceptional guidance and care. Proven background in assisting families through childbirth and postpartum period, delivering emotional and physical support. Known for effective collaboration with healthcare teams and adaptability to changing needs, ensuring optimal outcomes for clients.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Certified Care Solution
10.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement personalized care plans for patients.
- Applied infection control techniques, including proper hand hygiene and use of personal protective equipment, to maintain a sterile environment.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Monitored vital signs, including blood pressure and heart rate, to identify changes in patient health.
- Operated patient lift equipment to safely transfer individuals with mobility challenges.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Adhered strictly to infection control policies while performing tasks such as administering medications or changing dressings.
Birth and Postpartum Doula
Town & Country Resources
02.2008 - 12.2022
- Managed client needs during labor with effective pain relief techniques such as massage, breathing exercises, and positioning adjustments.
- Eased recovery time for postpartum clients through targeted self-care strategies and referrals to appropriate healthcare providers.
- Enhanced prenatal and postpartum care by providing evidence-based information, emotional support, and physical comfort measures.
- Provided compassionate care for high-risk pregnancies or traumatic birth experiences through specialized training in bereavement doula support services.
- Empowered new parents by offering expert guidance on breastfeeding initiation, infant care, and bonding practices.
- Improved family dynamics by fostering open communication between partners during pregnancy, birth preparation, and postpartum phases.
- Enhanced client satisfaction rates through personalized follow-up visits focusing on individual needs assessment.
- Supported birthing persons in achieving their desired birth experience by creating a calm and nurturing environment.
- Maintained detailed records of client interactions and progress, allowing for seamless collaboration among the support team members and continuity of care.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to ensure seamless communication and coordinated care throughout the birthing process.
- Assisted clients in preparing for labor and delivery through tailored birth plan consultations and childbirth education classes.
- Strengthened community ties by collaborating with local organizations to offer workshops on prenatal wellness topics such as nutrition, exercise, relaxation techniques, and baby-wearing safety tips.
- Assisted with postpartum care and provided guidance on postpartum recovery.
- Monitored the health of mothers and babies post-delivery, providing guidance and support.
- Educated patients on breastfeeding and provided lactation support.
- Developed and maintained patient records and documentation.
- Assessed fetal distress during labor and delivery and provided appropriate interventions.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Franciscan Covalescent Hospital
01.1994 - 01.1995
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement personalized care plans for patients.
- Applied infection control techniques, including proper hand hygiene and use of personal protective equipment, to maintain a sterile environment.
- Provided empathetic support to patients experiencing emotional distress or confusion.
- Operated patient lift equipment to safely transfer individuals with mobility challenges.
- Monitored vital signs, including blood pressure and heart rate, to identify changes in patient health.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
Education
Nursing Assistant - Nursing
Merced College
Merced, CA01-1994
High School Diploma -
Livingston High School
Livingston, CA06-1992
Skills
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Reliable team player
- Basic life support
- Vital signs monitoring
- Safety precautions
- Recording vital signs
- Compassionate caregiver
- Feeding assistance
- Adaptable
- Healthcare ethics
Certification
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - American Red Cross.
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - State Boards of Nursing.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- CPR/AED Certification
- Doula Certification – DONA International or Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Certified Care Solution
10.2024 - Current
Birth and Postpartum Doula
Town & Country Resources
02.2008 - 12.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Franciscan Covalescent Hospital
01.1994 - 01.1995
Nursing Assistant - Nursing
Merced College
High School Diploma -
Livingston High School
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