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Rosa Maria Melendrez

Riverside

Summary

Dedicated LVN with a proven track record at Riverside Family Physicians, excelling in chronic disease management and compassionate patient care. Enhanced clinic efficiency through effective healthcare coordination and mentoring new staff. Committed to continuous professional development, ensuring adherence to HIPAA protocols while delivering high-quality care in fast-paced environments.

Experienced healthcare professional with strong focus on patient care and clinical efficiency. Skilled in administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and assisting in medical procedures. Known for exceptional team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs. Dependable and goal-driven, ensuring high-quality results in fast-paced clinical environments.

Healthcare professional with proven background in clinical settings, prepared to deliver high-quality patient care and support. Expertise in patient assessments, medication administration, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Known for adaptability, reliability, and focus on achieving positive patient outcomes.

Well-qualified medical professional with experience triaging patients, capturing information and completing basic procedures such as wound care. Excellent communication, prioritization and multitasking abilities with sound judgment and compassionate nature. Background in clinic and hospital environments.

Skilled Licensed Practical Nurse offering 4+ years of experience in the field. Knowledgeable about assisting with non-invasive procedures and performing respiratory treatments. Strong documentation skills and a firm grasp of compliance requirements.

Organized Licensed Vocational Nurse with experience providing skilled care to diverse patient populations. Compassionate professional with great engagement skills. Prioritize tasks and maintains accurate documentation.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinic LVN

Riverside Family Physicians
05.2021 - Current
  • Mentored new LVN staff members to ensure proper training and integration into the clinic''s workflow, promoting a cohesive team environment.
  • Increased clinic effectiveness by managing supplies inventory levels and ensuring timely restocking when needed.
  • Improved patient care by providing efficient and accurate medication administration.
  • Assisted in the development of individualized treatment plans for patients with chronic conditions, promoting better health management.
  • Demonstrated adaptability and resilience during periods of high patient volume, effectively managing multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining a focus on delivering quality care to each individual served.
  • Aided physicians in conducting thorough physical examinations, providing essential support during clinical decision-making processes.
  • Streamlined communication between patients'' families, healthcare providers, insurance companies, and pharmacy representatives to ensure seamless care experiences for all parties involved.
  • Participated actively in continuous professional development opportunities offered within the clinic network to stay up-to-date on industry best practices related to LVN responsibilities specifically.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment by collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
  • Enhanced clinic efficiency by assisting in the coordination of patient appointments and scheduling.
  • Supported effective disease prevention efforts through routine immunization administration and patient education regarding vaccine schedules.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
  • Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
  • Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
  • Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.

Education

LVN - Practical Nursing

North West College
Riverside, CA
04-2008

Skills

  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Compassionate care
  • Catheter care
  • Immunization administration
  • Preventive care
  • Diabetes management
  • Chronic disease management
  • Healthcare coordination
  • Direct patient care
  • Vital signs
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Patient care
  • Documenting intake
  • Clinical documentation
  • Patient assessments
  • Patient triaging
  • Pulse oximetry tracking
  • Patient intake
  • EMR / EHR
  • Tuberculosis testing
  • EKG administration
  • Charting and recording
  • Medical records security
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Teamwork
  • HIPAA protocols
  • Cleaning and sanitizing

Certification

  • Certified Licensed Vocational Nurse , Riverside Family Physicians - 05/24/2021 to Present
  • Family Practice

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Clinic LVN

Riverside Family Physicians
05.2021 - Current

LVN - Practical Nursing

North West College
Rosa Maria Melendrez