Daija Merced
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with one year of operating room experience and over eight years in patient care and phlebotomy. Expertise in patient advocacy, interdisciplinary collaboration, clinical judgment, and care coordination. Focused on advancing into Women’s Health and Complex Family Planning to deliver patient-centered care and support patients in navigating healthcare decisions.
Overview
3
3
years of post-secondary education
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse - Operating Room
UCONN Health Center
07.2025 - Current
- Provided safe, patient-centered perioperative care, completed preoperative assessments, collaborated with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and multidisciplinary teams, educated patients
- Evaluated patient conditions preoperatively, intraoperatively, and postoperatively to ensure optimal care throughout surgical procedures.
- Administered medications and monitored vital signs during surgeries.
- Coordinated with surgical teams to maintain seamless operation flow during procedures.
- before procedures, advocated for patient safety and dignity, documented care accurately, and prioritized care in a fast-paced surgical environment.
Phlebotomist
UConn Health
02.2018 - 01.2020
- Executed high-volume specimen collection, ensuring patient comfort and safety while adhering to quality assurance protocols and maintaining accurate documentation.
- Coordinated with healthcare teams to enhance workflow efficiency across multiple outpatient UConn locations.
- Delivered compassionate care during blood draw procedures, fostering a supportive environment for patients.
- Collected specimens from pediatric, adult, geriatric, and special needs patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Charter Oak State College
New Britain, CT 07.2025 - 07.2026
Associate Degree - Nursing
CT State Community College
Norwalk , CT 09.2022 - 01.2025
Skills
- Operating Room nursing experience
- Intraoperative patient care
- Surgical safety protocols
- Surgical patient support
- Patient management
- Care coordination
- Patient education
- Epic electronic medical record experience
- BLS Certified
- Time management and prioritization
- Patient advocacy
- Documentation accuracy
Personal Information
Title: RN
Clinical Rotations
Title: RN
Key Qualifications
Title: RN
Timeline
Registered Nurse - Operating Room
UCONN Health Center
07.2025 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Charter Oak State College
07.2025 - 07.2026
Associate Degree - Nursing
CT State Community College
09.2022 - 01.2025
Phlebotomist
UConn Health
02.2018 - 01.2020