TERESA MENDOZA

Provides direct patient care under the supervision of RNs and physicians. Responsibilities include taking vitals, assisting with minor surgical procedures, performing surgical preps and dressing changes, and administering medications.

Patient Care & Procedures

• Assisting physicians with diagnostic exams, proctological procedures, and minor surgeries.
• Preparing and positioning patients for procedures, performing surgical preps, and applying aseptic techniques.
• Removing sutures, changing dressings, and monitoring patients for bleeding or adverse reactions.

Clinical Monitoring & Documentation

• Taking and recording patient vital signs, weight, and relevant health data.
• Assessing patient conditions and notifying physicians or RNs of abnormal test results or changes in status.
• Documenting nursing procedures and patient information in the Kaiser Permanente Careers Health Connect system.

Equipment & Unit Support

• Cleaning and sterilizing medical instruments.
• Preparing and routing specimens to the laboratory.
• Ensuring exam rooms are stocked and identifying broken equipment for repair.

• Prepared patients for exams and obtained vital signs and histories while maintaining clinic flow.
• Administered injections and performed EKGs, point-of-care tests, and venipuncture with adherence to safety protocols.
• Documented patient care in NextGen EHR to ensure accurate records and continuity of care.
• Coordinated imaging, referrals, and follow-ups to expedite diagnostic testing and specialist access.
• Streamlined patient intake processes, reducing wait times and improving overall clinic efficiency, leading to enhanced patient flow.
• Monitored vital signs and medical histories, ensuring comprehensive data collection that informed timely and accurate patient assessments.
• Coordinated with healthcare teams to manage referrals and appointments, ensuring seamless continuity of care and improving patient outcomes.
• Executed precise documentation in NextGen EHR, maintaining compliance and accuracy in patient records to support effective healthcare delivery.

• Pediatric phlebotomy, finger sticks, and vaccine administration.
• Vaccine inventory, preparation, and documentation.
• School/daycare forms and caregiver education.
• Maintained exam rooms and adhered to HIPAA and safety guidelines.
• Retrieved records using TouchWorks and Epic.

• Scheduled appointments, verified insurance, and handled authorizations.
• CHDP physicals, vision/hearing tests, venipuncture, and injections.
• Managed EMR data entry and pediatric chart preparation.