MILY MEJIA
Los Angeles
Summary
Seeking a position with a growing organization where I can make a positive impact on revenues, and experience long-term career growth within the Nursing Field.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Memorial Hospital of Gardena
06.2023 - 06.2024
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Monitored patients closely following the introduction of new medications, quickly identifying adverse reactions or complications requiring intervention.
- Ensured proper documentation of administered medications, contributing to accurate medical records for each patient.
Director of Staff Development
Memorial Hospital of Gardena
06.2020 - 06.2023
- Supported organizational change initiatives by effectively managing the impact on staff and operations.
- Strengthened interpersonal relationships among team members by promoting open communication channels and conflict resolution techniques.
- Increased employee retention rates by creating engaging career growth opportunities.
- Performed reviews of employee work performance to check for areas in need of additional training.
- Reviewed and edited all training materials for accuracy and company policy compliance.
- Trained staff during demonstrations, meetings, conferences, and workshops.
- Conducted orientation sessions and organized on-the-job training for new hires.
Director of Staff Development
Gardena Convalescent Center
04.2019 - 06.2020
- Supported organizational change initiatives by effectively managing the impact on staff and operations.
- Strengthened interpersonal relationships among team members by promoting open communication channels and conflict resolution techniques.
- Increased employee retention rates by creating engaging career growth opportunities.
- Performed reviews of employee work performance to check for areas in need of additional training.
- Worked with managers to identify internal talent and plan development pathways.
- Trained staff during demonstrations, meetings, conferences, and workshops.
License Vocational Nurse
Gardena Convalescent Center
04.2015 - 05.2019
- Communicate with physicians regarding changes in residents conditions, Diagnostic test results etc
- Assess patients and documented their medical histories
- Evaluate patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flow
- Train new staff
- Perform vitals/glucose testing and assisted in administering injections
- Provide patient education
- Provide behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's
- Monitored fluid intake and output levels
License Vocational Nurse
Vernon Healthcare Center
09.2014 - 03.2015
- Administered medication and treatments as ordered
- Monitored clients and report adverse reactions to medications or treatments
- Participated in the care planning process
- Supervised Certified Nurse Assistants
- Communicated with physicians regarding changes in residents conditions, Diagnostic test results etc
- Took Telephone orders and carry out orders
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews
Field License Vocational Nurse
Advantage Plus
01.2013 - 09.2014
- Ensured quality and safe delivery of health care services
- Documented Care performed and observations of resident status promptly by utilizing standard clinical documentation guidelines
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments
- Communicated any changes to other team members and family
Education
License Vocational Nurse Certificate - LVN
Casa Loma College
Van Nuys, CA12.2012
Bachelors of Science - Criminal Justice
Westwood College
Torrance, California12.2009
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Pacific College
Costa Mesa, CA12-2024
Skills
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient evaluation/intervention
- Experienced in providing general patient care
- Effective multi-tasker who thrives in busy, fast paced environment
- Skilled in reviewing patient charts, records, treatment procedures, reactions, symptoms and updating changes of care
- Driven and Hardworking
- Medication administration expert
- Fluent in Spanish (Read, Write and speak)
- HIPAA compliance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassionate care
- Medication dispensing
- Mental health support
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Memorial Hospital of Gardena
06.2023 - 06.2024
Director of Staff Development
Memorial Hospital of Gardena
06.2020 - 06.2023
Director of Staff Development
Gardena Convalescent Center
04.2019 - 06.2020
License Vocational Nurse
Gardena Convalescent Center
04.2015 - 05.2019
License Vocational Nurse
Vernon Healthcare Center
09.2014 - 03.2015
Field License Vocational Nurse
Advantage Plus
01.2013 - 09.2014
Bachelors of Science - Criminal Justice
Westwood College
License Vocational Nurse Certificate - LVN
Casa Loma College
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Pacific College
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