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Melissa Mercado

Valley Stream,NY

Summary

Experienced with rapid patient assessment and emergency interventions, ensuring prompt and effective care. Utilizes advanced clinical skills and sound judgment in high-pressure situations. Knowledge of emergency protocols and procedures, contributing to enhanced patient safety and recovery.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Northwell Health
10.2023 - Current
  • Manage critical care of patients presenting to all categories of the Emergency Department including Level 1 traumas, strokes, cardiac arrests and pediatric patients
  • Identify and assess emergent patient presentations and prioritize interventions appropriately.
  • Maintain safe and effective care to patients with different acuity levels in a time restricted and demanding environment.
  • Communicate and collaborate with other disciplines to provide comprehensive and effective patient care.
  • Emergency Department

Patient Care Associate

Northwell Health
08.2018 - 10.2023
  • Complete direct nursing tasks including taking vital signs, performing EKGs, assisting with activities of daily living and hygiene needs, and obtaining certain lab specimens.
  • Provide accurate documentation of information related to the patient's treatment.
  • Respond to emergency situations related to expecting a patient's treatment.
  • Adhere to infection-control and safety procedures.
  • Medicine/Surgical Stepdown

Home Health Aide

Private
03.2015 - 08.2019
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns.
  • Assisted patient with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination and ambulation.
  • Medication administration.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

New York Institute of Technology
01-2023

Skills

  • Patient care
  • Documentation and record-keeping
  • Professionalism
  • Effective Communication
  • Initiative and strong work ethic
  • Critical thinking

Certification

  • BLS for Healthcare Providers
  • NYS Child Abuse Training
  • Infection Control Training
  • HIPPA Certification
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
  • TNCC
  • Beginners Dermal Fillers and Botox

Language Proficiency

Spanish, Fluent

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Northwell Health
10.2023 - Current

Patient Care Associate

Northwell Health
08.2018 - 10.2023

Home Health Aide

Private
03.2015 - 08.2019

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

New York Institute of Technology