Monica Mendonca
@monicamendonca
Registered Nurse and Health Coach specializing in pain recovery, lifestyle and sleep coaching.
What I'm looking for
I am a Registered Nurse and Health Coach with over 10 years' experience delivering pain management, recovery care and lifestyle education both in-person and virtually. I design and lead patient-centred programmes—including sleep and relaxation coaching, nutrition education and a digital pain journal—to empower sustainable behaviour change and improve self-management.
In clinical roles I have provided pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain treatments, facilitated group and one-to-one coaching, mentored junior staff and collaborated across multidisciplinary teams to uphold high-quality holistic care. I also run a successful online business using digital tools for client engagement and bring strong communication, organisational and innovation skills to every role.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Clinical Nurse Specialist
West Suffolk Hospital
Sep 2020 - Present (5 years 1 month)
Delivered specialized pain clinic care and personalized pain-management plans, developed a digital pain journal that improved patient engagement, and led patient education (sleep, relaxation, diet) across virtual and in-person settings.
Etsy Shop Owner
Self Employed
Apr 2020 - Present (5 years 6 months)
Built and managed an online retail business handling inventory, financials, customer communication and digital marketing, applying AI and analytics to grow engagement and sales.
Recovery Nurse
West Suffolk Hospital
Nov 2015 - Sep 2020 (4 years 10 months)
Provided holistic post-operative recovery care, managed pain and anxiety, coached patients on self-care and relaxation techniques, and mentored junior staff to improve patient-centred outcomes.
Staff Nurse, Orthopedics
West Suffolk Hospital
Nov 2013 - Nov 2015 (2 years)
Delivered pre- and post-operative orthopaedic nursing, provided education on mobility and nutrition, coordinated with multidisciplinary teams, and trained new staff and students.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Anglia Ruskin University
Nursing / Professional Development
2017 -
Completed courses at Anglia Ruskin University related to nursing and professional development.
Escola São José de Cluny
Nursing Degree, Nursing
2013 -
Nursing degree studies at Escola São José de Cluny in Madeira, focused on adult acute care and foundational nursing practice.
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