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Maria Francisca Mercado

Escondido,CA

Summary

18 years of clinical oncology nursing experience

California Board of RN License - Aug 2024

ONS Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Certification - June 2021

OCN Certificatioin - Dec. 2026 #341118

BLS - RQI - AHA- Sharp Quarterly requirement

A motivated, enthusiastic, conscientious learner

Able to work independently and as a team member

Will work part-time day shift only

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical RN

Sharp Kevin Cook Infusion Center
05.2013 - Current

Provide compassionate and knowledgeable direct patient care

Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to create comprehensive care plans.

Provide ongoing education to patients and their families on managing health conditions at home

Administer and document medications safely according to established protocols, minimizing errors and adverse reactions to manage patient's condition.

Document all aspects of patient care comprehensively within electronic health records,

Respond to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention .

Demonstrate knowledge of technical procedures and proper equipment use.

Maintain patient confidentiality by protecting unauthorized access to personal information.

Educate family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.

Document treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.

Serve as a preceptor for new staff members to ensure proper orientation and training

CLinical RN II

UCSD Thornton Hospital - BMT/ Heme Onc
08.2006 - 06.2018

Direct patient Care

Clinical RN

South Coast Gynecologic Oncology Inc
03.2011 - 10.2013

Direct patient care

Education

Bachelor of Science - Zoology

Far Eastern University
Manila, Philippines

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Victoria
Victoria, BC, Canada

Associate of Science - Nursing

Langara College
Vancouver, BC, Canada

M.D. -

Far Eastern University- NRMF
Manila, Philippines

Skills

>Administer chemotherapy, biotherapy, immunotherapy, clinical trial infusions, blood and blood products

>Perform IV starts - central or peripheral, IP, do phlebotomy, insert foley caths, maintain central lines

Certification

California Board of RN - Aug 2024

ONS Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Certification- June 2021

OCN Certification - Dec, 2026 #341118

BLS- RQI- AHA - Dec 2023 - done quarterly

Timeline

Clinical RN

Sharp Kevin Cook Infusion Center
05.2013 - Current

Clinical RN

South Coast Gynecologic Oncology Inc
03.2011 - 10.2013

CLinical RN II

UCSD Thornton Hospital - BMT/ Heme Onc
08.2006 - 06.2018

Bachelor of Science - Zoology

Far Eastern University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Victoria

Associate of Science - Nursing

Langara College

M.D. -

Far Eastern University- NRMF
Maria Francisca Mercado