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Mercedes Bailey

Erving,MA

Summary

Compassionate Student Nurse, known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Skilled in patient assessment, medication administration, and wound care management. Excel in communication, teamwork, and adaptability, ensuring optimal patient care and support to healthcare teams. Organized with passion for patients. Offers extensive hands-on experience in multiple units. Currently completing nursing studies and ready to expand practical knowledge.

Overview

4
4
year of professional experience

Work History

Student Registered Nurse Preceptee

Codman Square Health Center Urgent Care
Dorchester, MA
09.2024 - 12.2024
  • Conducted comprehensive physical assessments including history taking and documentation of findings
  • Provided direct nursing care to patients with diverse medical conditions utilizing evidence-based practice guidelines.
  • Provided education regarding disease process and prevention strategies to promote self-care management.

Clinical Student

Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, MA
09.2024 - 11.2024
  • Provided direct patient care in a clinical setting, including wound dressing, administering medications, and performing physical assessments.
  • Assisted in the development of treatment plans for clients based on their individual needs.
  • Prepared written summaries of patient progress to be reviewed by medical staff.
  • Assisted nurses in providing basic nursing care such as taking vital signs or giving injections.

Clinical Student

Boston Children's Hospital
Boston, MA
01.2024 - 04.2024
  • Worked with high-risk patients on a step-down unit.
  • Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
  • Maintained compliance with HIPAA protocols to safeguard patient privacy.
  • Initiated and maintained IV pumps, tubing, flushes and IV medications.
  • Worked with patients awaiting solid organ transplants.

Clinical Student

BWH
Boston, MA
01.2024 - 04.2024
  • Newborn and Mom assessments.
  • Gathered information from family members regarding patient history as needed.
  • Educated patients about health promotion activities such as nutrition, exercise, and disease prevention.
  • Administration of newborn vaccinations.
  • Safe newborn bathing practices.

Clinical Student

Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, MA
09.2023 - 12.2023
  • Safe patient practices with orthopedic precautions.
  • Performed placement and education on Foley catheters.
  • Maintained a sterile field while performing procedures.
  • Provided direct patient care in a clinical setting, including wound dressing, administering medications, and performing physical assessments.

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Nursing

Simmons University
Boston, MA
05-2025

High School Diploma -

Turners Falls High School
06.2021

Skills

  • BLS/CPR Certification
  • Care plan implementation
  • Taking and Recording Vital Signs
  • Proper PPE Training
  • Personalized patient assistance
  • Compassionate Care
  • Physical assessments
  • Medication Administration

Affiliations

  • Shadowed in the BWH L&D department, specifically assisting nurses in the OR for both scheduled and emergency Caesarian Sections; Time keeping on the white board, measuring and documenting blood-loss, placing Foley catheters, and performing APGAR scores.
  • Shadowed in the MGH OR, learning safe OR practices, time keeping, vital signs monitoring, and organization under stressful environmental scenarios.

Languages

English, Native

Timeline

Student Registered Nurse Preceptee

Codman Square Health Center Urgent Care
09.2024 - 12.2024

Clinical Student

Massachusetts General Hospital
09.2024 - 11.2024

Clinical Student

Boston Children's Hospital
01.2024 - 04.2024

Clinical Student

BWH
01.2024 - 04.2024

Clinical Student

Massachusetts General Hospital
09.2023 - 12.2023

Bachelor's Degree - Nursing

Simmons University

High School Diploma -

Turners Falls High School
Mercedes Bailey