Melissa Mondragon
Yucaipa,CA
Summary
Dedicated LVN with extensive experience at Amergis Healthcare, excelling in compassionate care and medication administration. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through strong clinical judgment and effective communication. Skilled in infection control and patient education, consistently promoting a positive environment and ensuring high-quality care for diverse populations.
Offering solid foundation in healthcare principles and willingness to learn and grow within clinical setting. Brings understanding of patient care protocols and ability to quickly adapt to new medical environments. Ready to use and develop skills in patient monitoring and medication administration.
Empathetic and compassionate with genuine passion for patient care. Well-versed in medical terminology and patient management, with strong skills in administering medications and monitoring vital signs. Committed to improving patient outcomes through attentive and personalized care.
Knowledgeable LVN with solid foundation in patient care, medication administration, and vital signs monitoring. Proven ability to support healthcare teams and contribute to high-quality patient outcomes. Demonstrated compassionate patient interaction and effective communication skills.
Experienced with patient care, medication administration, and health monitoring. Utilizes effective communication and teamwork to enhance patient outcomes and workflows. Knowledge of healthcare protocols and patient support techniques to ensure high-quality care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LVN School Nurse
Amergis Healthcare
09.2024 - Current
- Administered medications accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring proper treatment for various conditions.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patients regularly, swiftly identifying any changes in condition and addressing concerns promptly.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Promoted a positive work environment among nursing staff through collaboration, open communication, and support.
- Provided high-quality wound care, reducing the risk of infection and promoting timely healing.
- Managed time efficiently during busy shifts by multitasking effectively without compromising quality of care.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment by assessing symptoms quickly and prioritizing appropriate interventions accordingly.
- Maintained thorough knowledge of emergency procedures, effectively responding to urgent situations when required.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Enhanced patient care by providing compassionate and individualized attention, leading to improved health outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in the nursing field, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
- Contributed to infection control measures by adhering to strict hygiene protocols and educating staff on best practices.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
LVN Floor Nurse
Premier Care Center LLC
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Contributed to a safe working environment by following infection control protocols and accurately reporting incidents or concerns.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop customized treatment plans based on thorough assessments of patients'' medical histories, symptoms, and diagnoses.
- Collected and documented vital signs to maintain current records of patients' conditions.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing individualized nursing plans and effectively collaborating with interdisciplinary team members.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families, fostering trust and open communication during difficult times.
- Examined and treated patients' injuries and pressure wounds to promote healing.
- Maintained accurate records of residents' healthcare treatments and responses.
- Acted as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to facilitate open communication and ensure all parties were informed of critical care decisions.
- Delivered treatments and direct nursing care according to physicians' orders in long term care environment.
- Streamlined workflow processes by efficiently managing time-sensitive tasks such as wound dressings, vital sign monitoring, and medication administration.
- Applied evidence-based practice principles to deliver accurate and effective nursing interventions, enhancing patient outcomes.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous attention to detail when administering treatments and medications.
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment when assessing patients, prioritizing needs, and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Administered basic patient care and treatments by dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas and performing catheterizations.
- Communicated effectively with patients and family members to convey important instructions and discuss treatments.
- Safeguarded patient privacy and confidentiality by strictly adhering to HIPAA regulations and organizational policies.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to assess, implement and evaluate nursing care plans.
- Administered medication such as insulin and monitored patients' responses to detect problems.
- Assisted in the development of comprehensive discharge plans, resulting in a smoother transition to home or facility-based care.
- Exhibited excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations of patients across various age groups.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and maintain licensure requirements.
Home Health LVN
Sunrise Healthcare
04.2023 - 07.2023
- Promoted continuity of care by maintaining detailed documentation of patients'' health status, interventions, and outcomes.
- Supported patients during difficult transitions to home-based care, providing emotional support and practical guidance.
- Enhanced patient recovery process through effective communication and collaboration with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Assisted patients in managing their daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, grooming, meal preparation, and mobility support.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by closely monitoring patients'' progress and adjusting care plans as needed.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Maintained patient privacy and confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations and organizational policies at all times.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify any potential risks or barriers to successful home-based rehabilitation programs.
- Increased patient safety by diligently administering medications, wound care, and other treatments per physician orders.
- Maintained the highest standards of infection control by adhering to strict protocols for sanitation and personal protective equipment use.
- Streamlined daily operations within the home healthcare setting by effectively prioritizing tasks and managing time efficiently.
- Enhanced overall patient experience through consistent demonstration of empathy, active listening skills, and cultural competency in diverse populations.
Phlebotomist
American Forensic Nurses
02.2019 - 11.2019
- Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Excelled in high-pressure situations, maintaining composure and professionalism during peak hours and emergency scenarios.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Demonstrated adaptability by effectively performing blood draws on diverse patient populations, including pediatric, geriatric, and challenging cases.
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
- Improved patient comfort by efficiently drawing blood samples using various techniques such as venipuncture and capillary puncture.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to ensure accurate test orders and appropriate sample collection methods were used.
- Addressed questions and concerns to educate patients on collection process and procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Parkridge Private School
Long Beach, CA06-2009
Skills
- Compassionate care
- Medication administration
- Clinical documentation
- Diabetes management over 10 years
- Pediatric care
- Patient observation
- Infection control
- Vital signs monitoring
- Catheter care
- Elderly care
- Feeding tube assistance (specializing with G-Tubes)
- Bedside manner
- Nursing care planning
- Charting and documentation
- Oxygen therapy
- Direct patient care
- Immunization administration
- Breathing treatments
- ADL assistance
- Emergency response
- Geriatric care
- Home health care
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- EKG administration
- Strong clinical judgment
- Attention to detail
Certification
LVN Certification
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
LVN School Nurse
Amergis Healthcare
09.2024 - Current
LVN Floor Nurse
Premier Care Center LLC
08.2023 - 08.2024
Home Health LVN
Sunrise Healthcare
04.2023 - 07.2023
Phlebotomist
American Forensic Nurses
02.2019 - 11.2019
High School Diploma -
Parkridge Private School
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