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Bertha Mercado

Bertha Mercado

Cary,NC

Summary

Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced with more than 5 years of experience. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care. Focused on continuously driving innovation and improving patient outcomes.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Language

Work History

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

TNAA
North Little Rock, AR
05.2022 - Current
  • Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
  • Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
  • Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
  • Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
  • Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
  • Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
  • Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
  • Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
  • Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
  • Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Wake Medical Health and Hospitals
Cary, NC
02.2018 - 05.2021
  • Planned and coordinated day to day administrative & operational functions of a 38-bed Medical-Surgical unit as Charge RN
  • Supported Nurse management in operating unit by controlling quality of service, cost-effectiveness and patient safety.
  • Complied with infectious disease measures to reduce spread of COVID-19 between patients, families and medical personnel.
  • Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
  • Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge by providing direct patient care, stabilized patient and determining next course of action.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs ad minimize misuse.
  • Oversaw care of psychiatric patients with various mental disorders; such as bipolar, schizophrenia, suicidal ideation, etc.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Wake Medical Health and Hospitals
Raleigh, NC
01.2017 - 02.2018
  • Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
  • Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to primary nurse.
  • Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
  • Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
  • Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of North Carolina At Wilmington
Wilmington, NC
05.2024

Associate of Science - Nursing

Wake Technical Community College
Raleigh, NC
12.2017

Associate of Science - General Education

Wake Technical Community College
Raleigh, NC
05.2015

Skills

  • Patient Management
  • Patient Education
  • Delegation and Motivation
  • Needs Assessment
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • IV setup
  • Acute care expertise
  • Chronic disease management
  • Medication distribution
  • Collecting vitals
  • Infection control measures
  • Spanish fluency

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote

You often meet your fate on the road you take to avoid it.
French proverb

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

TNAA
05.2022 - Current

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Wake Medical Health and Hospitals
02.2018 - 05.2021

Certified Nursing Assistant

Wake Medical Health and Hospitals
01.2017 - 02.2018

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of North Carolina At Wilmington

Associate of Science - Nursing

Wake Technical Community College

Associate of Science - General Education

Wake Technical Community College

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