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Natalie Mondragon

La Puente,CA

Summary

Union Representative specializing in advocacy for healthcare workers' rights and safe staffing levels. Proven expertise in enforcing labor agreements, resolving grievances, and negotiating contracts. Actively engaged in political advocacy for pro-healthcare legislation. Developed leadership skills by training union stewards to enhance facilitation capabilities and drive initiatives.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience

Work History

Union Representative/Organizer

SEIU – UHW
December 2024 - August 2025
  • Represented healthcare employees in investigations, grievances, and labor disputes to ensure compliance with union contracts and regulations.
  • Strong representational skills: negotiated a reclassifications in lieu of a reduction in force, negotiated compensation for members who weren’t awarded proper meal and rest break penalties, enforced the collective bargaining agreement for proper wage placement despite unclear contract language
  • Engaged in political lobbying for Medicaid and pro-healthcare legislation and mobilized members into political action
  • Mobilized members to phone banking campaigns to advocate for healthcare and healthcare workers
  • Educated members on labor rights, contract provisions, and healthcare policy changes impacting their profession
  • Facilitated leadership development within facilities by providing steward training and grievance writing opportunities.
  • Cultivated the opportunity for member driven facilities by recruiting and mentoring leaders, allowing them to advocate for their own interests
  • Developed a leadership structure within 4 separate facilities to optimize union presence in the absence of a union representative

Chief Union Steward

Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center
09.2018 - 09.2024
  • Maintained accurate records related to member concerns, grievances filed, resolutions achieved, and other pertinent data for future reference or analysis purposes.
  • Provided guidance to fellow stewards in handling challenging situations or navigating difficult decisions within their roles as representatives of their peers.
  • Improved labor relations by mediating disputes and promoting a supportive work environment.
  • Led training programs for new stewards to ensure they were equipped with the knowledge necessary to represent their constituents effectively within their respective workplaces.
  • Mobilized leaders to political actions to advocate for healthcare and the betterment of healthcare workers

Respiratory Therapist

Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center
11.2015 - 09.2024
  • Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
  • Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
  • Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
  • Provided emergency response assistance in cases of respiratory distress or failure as part of a rapid response team.

Education

Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy

American Career College
CA

Skills

  • Collective bargaining
  • Dispute resolution
  • Member advocacy
  • Negotiation strategies
  • Leadership facilitation
  • Leadership growth
  • Conflict management
  • Member engagement strategies
  • Compensation negotiation
  • Team collaboration

Timeline

Chief Union Steward

Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center
09.2018 - 09.2024

Respiratory Therapist

Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center
11.2015 - 09.2024

Union Representative/Organizer

SEIU – UHW
December 2024 - August 2025

Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy

American Career College

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