Chelsea Medina
Fountain
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional prepared for this role. Proven ability to provide high-quality patient care with strong clinical skills in administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and assisting with daily activities. Known for strong collaboration with medical teams, adapting to changing needs, and achieving positive outcomes. Reliable, compassionate, and skilled in patient communication and support.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN Medication Nurse
Cedar Springs Hospital
12.2024 - Current
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Caregiver
Morningstar Senior Living
10.2023 - 12.2024
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards.
CNA/Unit Secretary
St. Francis Medical Center
10.2021 - 04.2023
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Scheduled procedures with patients.
- Ensured that I made follow up phone calls after procedures.
Medical Records
Peak View Behavioral Health
02.2020 - 10.2021
- Maintained medical records accurately, ensuring proper documentation for continuity of care.
- Conducted regular audits of medical records for completeness and accuracy.
- Reduced errors in medical records through diligent review, improving overall patient data integrity.
- Reviewed and sent medical records to other physicians upon request.
- Analyzed medical records and other documents to determine approval of requests for authorization.
Mental Health Technician
Peak View Behavioral Health
01.2018 - 03.2020
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Helped patients with meals and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
- Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques for patients experiencing emotional distress or exhibiting aggressive behaviors.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
- Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
- Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Pueblo Community College
Pueblo, CO05-2025
Skills
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medical documentation
- Psychiatric nursing
- Behavioral health
- IV therapy
- Lab specimen collection
- ADL assistance
- Behavioral assessment
- Medical records management
- EKG administration
Certification
- IV therapy certification (2024)
- First Aid/CPR certification (2015)
- CNA certification (2016)
- LPN license (2024)
Timeline
LPN Medication Nurse
Cedar Springs Hospital
12.2024 - Current
Caregiver
Morningstar Senior Living
10.2023 - 12.2024
CNA/Unit Secretary
St. Francis Medical Center
10.2021 - 04.2023
Medical Records
Peak View Behavioral Health
02.2020 - 10.2021
Mental Health Technician
Peak View Behavioral Health
01.2018 - 03.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Pueblo Community College
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