ALEXIS MERTZ
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Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience in intensive care and complex patient management. Proven skills in comprehensive assessment, medication administration, patient education, safety, and delivering individualized care in fast-paced environments. Recognized for professionalism, excellent communication, attention to detail, and creating a comfortable and trusting patient experience. Eager to transition my clinical expertise and passion for patient-centered care into an outpatient or aesthetic practice.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nurse II, Pediatric ICU
Rady Children's Hospital Orange County
Orange, California
11.2025 - Current
- Delivered comprehensive critical care to high-acuity pediatric patients, managing mechanical ventilation and complex medication regimens.
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify early clinical deterioration and initiate timely interventions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for critically ill pediatric patients.
- Advanced patient safety by implementing evidence-based practices
- Facilitated patient communication, acting as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers.
Clinical Nurse II, 6W Transplant, GI, Kidney, Liver
Children's Hospital of Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
10.2024 - 10.2025
- Delivered comprehensive pre and post-operative care for complex transplant patients (GI, kidney, and liver), ensuring early recognition and rapid response to complications.
- Safely administered non-chemotherapy biologics, immunosuppressants, and IV therapies, closely monitoring for adverse reactions and coordinating with the medical team.
- Educated patients and families on long-term transplant care and medication adherence, enhancing continuity of care post-discharge.
- Advocated for patients by collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to tailor care plans that addressed unique medical, emotional, and cultural needs.
- Supported quality initiatives to optimize transplant outcomes and ensure patient safety through adherence to best practices
- Handled 3-4 high-acuity pediatric cases to ensure optimal patient safety and satisfaction
Clinical Nurse II, Pediatric ICU
UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital
Los Angeles, California
03.2023 - 08.2024
- Provided critical care to high-acuity pediatric patients with complex life-threatening conditions.
- Performed ventilator management on intubated patients, optimizing respiratory outcomes and preventing complications.
- Recognized subtle changes in patient status, initiating rapid life-saving interventions to reduce deterioration risk.
- Administered IV medications and advanced therapies, ensuring safe and timely delivery of care.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for improved outcomes.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols to safeguard vulnerable patient populations.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives that enhanced patient outcomes and streamlined workflows.
- Documented assessments and interventions, ensuring compliance with hospital standards and regulatory guidelines.
Nurse Extern, Patient Care Tech, Neuro ICU
Texas Health Resources Fort Worth
Fort Worth, TX
08.2022 - 11.2022
Nurse Internship
Texas Health Resources Fort Worth
Fort Worth, TX
05.2022 - 07.2022
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX12-2022
Skills
- Intensive pediatric nursing
- Medication administration
- Clinical documentation (Epic, Cerner EHR)
- Crisis management
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Quality compliance
- Critical Thinking
- Patient education
Certification
- California RN License, 95323885, 11/30/2028, Issued: 02/15/2023
BLS for Healthcare providers (CPR & AED), 255413795303, Exp: 10/2026
Pediatric Advanced Life Support, 265422031815, Exp: 05/2027
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, 25540939812, Exp: 04/2027
CRRT trained on the Prismaflex, PrisMax and Nxt Stage Machines
Vizient/AACN Nurse Residency Program, 03/2023–03/2024
Timeline
Clinical Nurse II, Pediatric ICU
Rady Children's Hospital Orange County
11.2025 - Current
Clinical Nurse II, 6W Transplant, GI, Kidney, Liver
Children's Hospital of Los Angeles
10.2024 - 10.2025
Clinical Nurse II, Pediatric ICU
UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital
03.2023 - 08.2024
Nurse Extern, Patient Care Tech, Neuro ICU
Texas Health Resources Fort Worth
08.2022 - 11.2022
Nurse Internship
Texas Health Resources Fort Worth
05.2022 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Christian University