Jennimar Mendez

Dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse with hands-on experience in correctional healthcare and direct patient support within high-security environments. Skilled in patient assessment, medication administration, chronic care management, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Strong background in patient safety, quality improvement (QI), infection control, and behavioral health monitoring.

Committed to delivering efficient, evidence-based care while maintaining security, dignity, and regulatory compliance.

Quality Assurance Coordinator / Licensed Practical Nurse at Philadelphia Department of Prisons (2016-01 – Present)

Quality Assurance Coordinator and Licensed Practical Nurse responsibilities in correctional healthcare setting.

• Conduct audits of behavioral health documentation, treatment plans, and group attendance records.
• Monitor compliance with internal policies, state regulations, and clinical standards.
• Analyze workflow processes and identify opportunities for operational improvement.
• Track quality metrics and prepare reports to support leadership decision-making.
• Collaborate with medical and mental health teams to implement corrective action plans.
• Perform head-to-toe assessments, vital signs, and medication administration.
• Monitor incarcerated individuals on suicide watch to ensure patient safety.
• Provide wound care, catheterization, oxygen therapy, suctioning, and specimen collection.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in compliance with correctional healthcare standards.
• Maintain safety and security within housing units and medical areas.
• Conduct headcounts, facility inspections, and contraband searches.
• Monitor inmate conduct to prevent violence and security breaches.

Direct Support Professional at SPIN (2019-08 – 2021-04)

• Implemented individualized care and behavioral support plans.
• Assisted individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in community engagement.
• Reported medical incidents to supervising nurse and program leadership.
• Promoted dignity, independence, and patient-centered support.

Licensed Practical Nurse Program in Nursing – Prism Career Institute (2020-10)