MERCEDÉ COMPARAN
Buckeye,AZ
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Bone Marrow Transplant
Mayo Clinic
08.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
HonorHealth Thompson Peak
12.2020 - 08.2022
- 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.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Vaccination Nurse
Affiliated Physicians
09.2020 - 12.2021
- Administered medications via intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Met with patients to discuss and distribute information on health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
School Nurse
Christ the King Catholic School
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Assessed student health and identified potential health concerns to provide appropriate care.
- Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
- Screened for infectious diseases to help prevent spreading within school community.
- Oversaw health services for school 200 students and faculty.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
School Health Aide
Christ The King Catholic School
03.2020 - 05.2020
- Administered medications in accordance with doctor's instructions.
- Utilized universal precautions and infection control principles in all aspects of care.
- Communicated regularly with students' families to provide updates on health and wellbeing.
Patient Care Associate
HonorHealth
07.2019 - 11.2020
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Assisted with patient transfers and ambulation.
- Performed patient mobility services by turning, lifting, moving and repositioning patients.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Aspen University School of Nursing
Phoenix, AZ07.2020
Skills
- EMR Systems
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Patient Assessment
- Patient Monitoring
- Patient Management
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Vaccine Administration
- HIPAA Education
- Direct Patient Care
- Professional Bedside Manner
Certification
BLS
ACLS
NIHSS
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Bone Marrow Transplant
Mayo Clinic
08.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
HonorHealth Thompson Peak
12.2020 - 08.2022
Vaccination Nurse
Affiliated Physicians
09.2020 - 12.2021
School Nurse
Christ the King Catholic School
08.2020 - 05.2021
School Health Aide
Christ The King Catholic School
03.2020 - 05.2020
Patient Care Associate
HonorHealth
07.2019 - 11.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Aspen University School of Nursing