MARIA DEL CARMEN MENDOZA
Hermitage
Summary
Dedicated Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) with over two years of experience delivering high-quality acute and chronic care management for diverse patient populations. Skilled in performing comprehensive patient assessments, interpreting diagnostic tests, and developing evidence-based treatment plans. Recognized for strong clinical judgment, interdisciplinary collaboration, and patient education.
Fluent in English and Spanish, enabling effective communication with diverse patient populations. Committed to improving patient outcomes through compassionate, patient-centered care by joining your reputable institution's dedicated team.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner Candidate
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
05.2024 - Current
- Manage care for 15+ neurosurgical patients daily in a high-acuity hospital setting.
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments including detailed histories and physical examinations.
- Order, interpret, and analyze diagnostic tests to guide clinical decision-making.
- Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans in collaboration with neurosurgeons and multidisciplinary teams.
- Provide management for patients with acute and chronic neurosurgical conditions.
- Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and care coordination meetings to optimize patient outcomes.
- Educate patients and families on postoperative care, medication management, and disease prevention.
- Perform bedside procedures including removal of JP drains, external ventricular drains (EVD), and lumbar drains.
- Perform simple wound closure and suture management.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing, AGACNP
Texas Woman’s University
05-2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
02-2018
Associate Degree - Sciences
Merritt Community College
05-2012
Skills
- Acute care management
- Neurosurgical postoperative care
- Drain removal (JP, EVD, Lumbar drains)
- Simple suture closure
- Diagnostic interpretation
- Medication prescribing and management
- Clinical decision-making
- Patient education and discharge planning
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Bilingual communication (English / Spanish)
- Electronic Health Medical Record
- Epic, Cerner, Meditech, Allscripts
Accomplishments
Assist in implementing educational material for new APPs.
Certification
- AGACNP, ADULT-GERONTOLOGY ACUTE CARE NURSE PRACTITIONER, TN/TX, 08/01/27
- RN, REGISTERED NURSE, TN, 08/01/27
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner Candidate
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
05.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
Associate Degree - Sciences
Merritt Community College
Master of Science - Nursing, AGACNP
Texas Woman’s University
Credentials
- AGACNP
- MSN
- RN