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Ma Cristina Mercader RN BSN PCCN

Brentwood,CA

Summary

Dependable Telemetry Nurse proudly offering more than 20 years of expertise in high-stress environments. Personable professional with terrific work ethic promoting positive patient outcomes.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Staff Nurse, Cardiac Monitoring Unit

Kaiser Permanente
12.2022 - Current
  • Monitored telemetry patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians
  • Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans for optimal outcomes
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms
  • Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients
  • Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection
  • Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care
  • Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions
  • Coordinated patient discharge planning to provide post-discharge patient care, promoting healing and recovery
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options

Telemetry RN

Sutter Delta Medical Center
03.2010 - 12.2023
  • Managed cardiac drips and interpret dysrhythmias.
  • Observed patient health and side effects from treatments and medications, noting all details in patient chart.
  • Provided patients with information on such subjects as side effects from medications and benefits of proper nutrition to help promote better outcomes.
  • Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
  • Collaborated across disciplines to coordinate disposition, referral and psychosocial support needs.
  • Performed hourly rounds to monitor equipment function and lead placement.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
  • Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
  • Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Martinez Memorial Colleges
Caloocan City, Philippines
04.1994

Skills

  • Telemetry Monitoring/EKG Interpretation
  • Patient Condition Monitoring/Hourly Rounding
  • Patient Care Assessment/Routine Examination
  • Treatment/Surgery Preparation
  • Electronic Charting Epic Superuser
  • Blood Product Transfusion
  • Wound care
  • Infection Control Procedures
  • Peripheral IV insertion
  • Central Line Care
  • CAUTI preventions

Certification

  • Licensed RN - BRN #722271 Expiration: 09/30/2025
  • ACLS Expiration: 04/2025
  • BLS Expiration: 032025
  • PCCN Certificate # 1009160 Expiration: 12/31/2024
  • CGFNS Certification #2857649 Date of Issue: 05/12/2003
  • Membership/Affiliation: AACN ( American Association Of Critical-Care Nurses)


Additional Information

Professional References:

Dunstan Alabanza

Kaiser Permanente Antioch

Contact # (925) 477-0271


Arthur Guarin, Telemetry Charge Nurse

Sutter Delta Medical Center

Contact # (909) 246-8208


Anita Yabut, Telemetry Charge Nurse

Sutter Delta Medical Center

Contact # (510) 329-4926

Timeline

Staff Nurse, Cardiac Monitoring Unit

Kaiser Permanente
12.2022 - Current

Telemetry RN

Sutter Delta Medical Center
03.2010 - 12.2023

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Martinez Memorial Colleges
Ma Cristina Mercader RN BSN PCCN