Anton Mercado
New York City,NY
Summary
Certified Cardiovascular Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in fast- paced environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships with patients and healthcare team to improve outcomes. Motivated to further their education and critical care experience at New York-Presbyterian Hospital.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Stepdown
Houston Methodist Hospital
07.2021 - 05.2024
- Delivered nursing care to patients with conditions and procedures such as atrial fibrillation, N/STEMI, congested heart failure, pneumonia, CABG, PCI, TAVR, ablation, pacemaker placement, EKOS, VATS, and femoral popliteal bypass surgeries.
- Skilled in medical management in IV medication and drips such as amiodarone, nicardipine, lasix, dobutamine, milrinone, heparin, bicarbonate, and antibitoics.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently monitoring cardiac telemetry and promptly responding to critical changes.
- Monitored patients vital signs and ECG readings continuously, promptly identifying any abnormalities requiring intervention or escalation of care.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by providing compassionate, holistic care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Provided comprehensive cardiac education to patients and families, empowering them in self-care management post discharge.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Houston
Houston, TX05.2021
Skills
- Compassionate Care
- Clinical Judgment
- Vital signs Monitoring
- Telemetry Monitoring
- Time Management
- Interpersonal Skills
- Phlebotomy
- Electronic Charting
Accomplishments
- Daisy Award Nominee - 2022, 2023
- Outstanding Graduate Nurse Finalist - 2022
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Cardio Vascular Nurse (CVRN- BC Level 1)
- Advanced Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Volunteer
- Medical Mission Trip in Guatemala and Costa Rica - 2023
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Stepdown
Houston Methodist Hospital
07.2021 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Houston