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Medelyn Menchaca

Hawthorne

Summary

California Licensed Vocational Nurse with proven expertise in managing total nursing care and administering prescribed medications and treatments according to approved nursing techniques and scope of practice. With emphasis in patient total care providing support throughout Cancer diagnosis, assisting with management in Radiation Treatment side effects, social support and referrals and fully supporting Radiation Oncologist and Therapist to provide the best care possible as a team.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr LVN Radiation Oncology

UCLA Health
09.2023 - Current
  • Spanish Language Proficient Workforce Member
  • Administered medications accurately and in a timely manner
  • Monitored vital signs and assessed patients regularly, swiftly identifying any changes in condition and addressing concerns promptly from weekly on treatment visits
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status during and post treatment completion.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Provided high-quality wound care, reducing the risk of infection and promoting timely healing.
  • Mentored new hires through the orientation process, sharing expertise to support their integration into the team successfully.
  • Maintained thorough knowledge of emergency procedures, effectively responding to urgent situations when required.
  • Performed IV therapy treatments safely and accurately, administering fluids and medications as ordered by physicians.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
  • Assisted with sterile procedures and monitored patient during procedure.
  • Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.
  • Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.


Licensed Vocational Nurse

GenesisCare
12.2015 - 09.2023
  • Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to Doctor
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide physician support with SpaceOar Fiducial Marker Implants.
  • Inserted IV's for patients needing hydration.
  • Inserted IV's for patient receiving Xofigo Infusion and follow radiation safety guidelines in handling source
  • Assisted with Pterygium Treatments and handling of Radiation Source.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments and patient teaching for radiation skin reactions.
  • Responsible to supplies ordered for wound care, special procedures and maintenance.
  • Assist doctor as chaperone for external and internal examination.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Obtained clinical records from multidisciplinary clinics.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
  • Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
  • Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and weight.
  • Spanish Translating
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.

LVN

Regency Surgery Center
04.2014 - 12.2015
  • Cared for post operation wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Started IV's for patients going into surgery
  • Assisted surgeon in Operating Room
  • Assisted charge nurse with Recovery vitals
  • Charted patients vitals in EMR
  • Cleaned and Disinfected surgical tools.
  • Spanish Translation
  • Filled out State Disability Forms for Workers Comp cases
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising charge nurse.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.

Caregiver / LVN

Luxe Homecare
02.2013 - 12.2014
  • At home Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels during home visits.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Assisted patients with bathing and all ADL
  • Scheduled and drove patients to Doctors appointments
  • Communicated patients needs to POC and Primary Care
  • Ordered Medical Equipment needed and assisted with patient/caregiver education of proper use.

Education

No Degree - Nursing

Casa Loma College
Van Nuys, CA
06.2013

High School Diploma -

Hawthorne High School
Hawthorne
06.2002

Skills

  • Equipment Assembly
  • Update Electronic Charts
  • Assisting Physicians
  • Supply Requisition and Inventory
  • HIPAA Guideline Adhere
  • Sanitation and Sterilization
  • Sterile Procedures and Techniques
  • Patient Positioning and Transporting
  • Treatment Outcome Monitoring
  • Infection Control

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Sr LVN Radiation Oncology

UCLA Health
09.2023 - Current

Licensed Vocational Nurse

GenesisCare
12.2015 - 09.2023

LVN

Regency Surgery Center
04.2014 - 12.2015

Caregiver / LVN

Luxe Homecare
02.2013 - 12.2014

No Degree - Nursing

Casa Loma College

High School Diploma -

Hawthorne High School

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