Mercades Baker
Elida
Summary
Hardworking and skilled Critical Care Nurse bringing proven skills in managing needs of patients. Supports patients continuously using clinical expertise and sound judgment. Effective in emergency situations and critical codes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse, PCU
Promedica Toledo Hospital
01.2022 - Current
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Documented patient interactions and interventions in EPIC EMR.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
Registered Nurse, CCU
St. Rita's Medical Center
05.2020 - 12.2022
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
Support Specialist (STNA)
St. Rita's Medical Center
05.2018 - 05.2020
- Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision.
- Maintained best-in-class standards for individualized care in 18 bed unit by continuously checking in with patients and families and quickly providing care.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Support Specialist (Medication Nurse)
CRSI, Champaign Residential Services Inc
09.2017 - 05.2018
- Monitored expiration of medical supplies and medications.
- Measured and recorded patients' weight, height, blood pressure, pulse and respiration.
- Cooked appetizing and satisfying meals and snacks.
- Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination.
Home Health Aide Nursing Assistant
Bridge Personal Care Services
05.2016 - 09.2017
- Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination.
- Cooked appetizing and satisfying meals and snacks.
- Obtained household supplies and ran daily errands.
- Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment.
State Tested Nurse Assistant
St. Francis Home
06.2015 - 05.2016
- Cared for patients in acute and chronic pain.
- Educated patients on a variety of infectious diseases issues.
- Met clinical and organizational needs in a reliable and flexible manner.
- Assessed and managed follow-up plans.
Dietary Aide
St. Francis Home
06.2014 - 06.2015
- Educated patients about therapeutic nutrition, sanitation, food prep and presentation.
- Assessed individual nutritional risk and status.
- Monitored quality control procedures to guarantee the preparation and delivery of healthy menu choices.
- Prepared food for all patients.
Education
Associate of Science: Registered Nurse -
Owens Community College
Findlay, OH05.2020
Sentinel Vocational Center
Tiffin, OH2016
High School Diploma - undefined
Columbian High School
Tiffin, OH2016
Skills
- Charge Nurse
- Training new staff
- Staff Supervision
- Medical record auditing
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
Certification
- Critical Care Fellowship-2022
- NIHSS-2024
- TAVR, Mitral Clip, Heart Catheterization, Ablation Training-2021
- ACLS - 2025
- BLS - 2025
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse, PCU
Promedica Toledo Hospital
01.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, CCU
St. Rita's Medical Center
05.2020 - 12.2022
Support Specialist (STNA)
St. Rita's Medical Center
05.2018 - 05.2020
Support Specialist (Medication Nurse)
CRSI, Champaign Residential Services Inc
09.2017 - 05.2018
Home Health Aide Nursing Assistant
Bridge Personal Care Services
05.2016 - 09.2017
State Tested Nurse Assistant
St. Francis Home
06.2015 - 05.2016
Dietary Aide
St. Francis Home
06.2014 - 06.2015
Associate of Science: Registered Nurse -
Owens Community College
Sentinel Vocational Center
High School Diploma - undefined
Columbian High School