Clarisa P. Mercado

• Experienced with patient care, critical thinking, and effective communication. Utilizes medical knowledge to support patient recovery and manage complex conditions. Strong understanding of healthcare protocols and compassionate care delivery.

• Professional healthcare provider with comprehensive experience in patient care, diagnostics, and treatment. Known for strong collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to deliver optimal results in dynamic healthcare settings. Adept at adapting to evolving medical protocols and providing compassionate care. Skilled in clinical procedures, patient education, and medical research.

July 2018 – June 2019

Post Graduate Medical Intern

Adventist Medical Center-Manila, Philippines

Adventist Medical Center-Palawan, Philippines

Adventist Medical Center-Santiago City, Philippines

(2 months rotation in each Department of Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Community and Family Medicine, and Ancillaries which include Psychiatry, ENT, Ophthalmology, and Anesthesiology)

• Assisted in patient care under the supervision of attending physicians.
• Assessed and recorded vital signs, conducted patient assessment, took histories and performed physical exams.
• Performed venipuncture and intravenous insertion for blood sampling and medical administration
• Interpreted laboratory results and diagnostic test results to support diagnosis.
• Participated in rounds, case presentations, and clinical discussions.
• Assisted in various surgical procedures ensuring sterile conditions.
• Examined and managed outpatient, inpatient and emergency cases across various departments.

June 2017- June 2018

Junior Medical Intern

Jose R. Reyes Memorial Medical Center- Sta. Cruz, Manila, Philippines

• Rotated through various departments (2 months rotation in each Department of Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Community and Family Medicine, and Ancillaries which include Rehabilitation Medicine, Psychiatry, ENT, Ophthalmology, and Anesthesiology)
• Performed venipuncture and intravenous insertion for blood and medical administration
• Assisted healthcare professionals with patient care by conducting assessments, taking medical histories and document findings.
• Conducted routine examinations and monitored patient's vital signs.
• Participated in patient rounds and contributed to discussions about treatment plans.

March 2008- March 2009

Related Learning Experience and Intensive Practicum

Baguio General Hospital and Medical Center, Baguio City, Philippines

Bethany Hospital, La Union, Philippines

Benguet General Hospital, Baguio City, Philippines

Ilocos Training & Regional Medical Center, San Fernando La Union, Philippines

Western Pangasinan District Hospital, Pangasinan, Philippines

• Under the supervision of an RN, performs vital signs, heights, weights, and other measurements according to nursing hospital policies and procedures.
• Assists patients with activities in daily living.
• Inserted and monitored foley catheters, monitored inatake and output
• Perfoms venipuncture with supervision of an RN.
• Assisted in minor and major surgeries.
• Monitored pre/post op vitals, fliuds, reviewed pre/post-op orders and completed pre/post op procedures.