Cate Mercado
Care Partners Adult Dementia Day Center
Pearland,TX
1
Certification
1
year of professional experience
Dedicated nursing student who is passionate in furthering their professional career and enhancing their skills. Well-versed in working with various communities that involve intimate responsibility. Ready to work on my feet and foster support for anyone in need.
Work History
Student Volunteer
- Efficiently coordinated with staff to provide a cheerful environment for the residents.
- Gave emotional support and companionship to the residents.
- Assisted residents in socialization and uplifting their mobility
Student Volunteer
- Encouraged participation and strengthened residents' emotional regulation.
- Effective application of skills from Gerontology to real application with residents with Alzheimer's and dementia.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization.
Student Nurse
1 Month- Worked under experienced nurses in diverse units including Med-Surg, ER, ICU, and OR. Learned how to adapt to varied nursing environments and work with patients that needed specialized care.
- Strengthened my phlebotomy skills.
- Performed wound care procedures using proper sterile techniques to promote healing and prevent infection complications.
- Provided emotional support for patients and helped them feel catered to.
Student Nurse
2 Months- Assisted in patient care activities under supervision of registered nurses.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Practiced trauma care and infection control for Silver Trauma patients.
Froster
6 Months- Maintained product standards and upheld food safety procedures.
- Collaborated with team members in providing high-quality products and a well-balanced workflow.
Education
Pre-Nursing Student
- Dean's List (Fall 2023 - Fall 2024)
- GPA: 3.66
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Skills
Vital Sign Monitoring
Medication Administration
Patient care
Basic Nursing Care
Time Management
Interpersonal Skills
Certification
BCLS Certification
Timeline
Student Volunteer
Care Partners Adult Dementia Day Center
07.2026 - 07.2026Read More
Student Volunteer
Care Partners The Gathering Central of St. Martin's Episcopal
07.2026 - 07.2026Read More
Student Nurse
Memorial Hermann Hospital
06.2026 - 07.2026Read More
Student Nurse
Memorial Hermann Hospital
01.2026 - 03.2026Read More
Froster
Nothing Bundt Cakes
01.2025 - 07.2025Read More
University of Houston
Pre-Nursing Student
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UTHealth Cizik School of Nursing
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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INVOLVEMENT
- University of Houston, Hearts for Homeless Member, 2024-01, 2024-04, Performed free health checks for the homeless and the low-income population, Volunteering for the food bank
- Nora's Home, Member, 2024-12, 2025-01, Prepared gifts and care packages for patients, Involved in household cleaning and management