Mercedes Dumont
Auburn,ME
Summary
Skilled nurse with broad-based 20 year experience gained through progressively responsible positions in community health, outpatient and acute care settings. Has been awarded Mentor Recognition and Superstar Awards by peers and recognized by supervisors as a “self-starter and an important contributor to our team”. Provides unparalleled patient service with unwavering compassion and constant attention to quality and efficiency.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff RN
Central Maine Medical Healthcare
08.2022 - Current
- Provide direct patient care utilizing the nursing care process from admission to discharge in collaboration with providers and multidisciplinary team members for optimal patient outcome
- Promote a safe, respectful and empowering environment for patients and their families as well as hospital team members
- Perform various nursing interventions such as medication administration, assist with provider-led bedside procedures, wound care, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection
- Monitor patients' conditions and report status changes to discuss treatment with attending provider
Hospice RN
Home Hospice, Androscoggin Home Healthcare and Hospice
07.2020 - 08.2022
- Coordinate end-of-life care with care team comprised of patients, family members, caregivers and interdisciplinary medical team
- Build trusting relationships with patients and their caregivers on visits
- Provide direct nursing care to patients as well as responsible for ordering medications, DME and medical supplies related to patients end-of-life goals and needs
Clinical Coordinator
Central Maine Endocrinology And Diabetes Center
01.2017 - 07.2020
- Managed and supervised clinical staff as well as provided training for new hires
- Coordinated the treatment care plans for patients receiving osteoporosis and hormone replacement therapy
- Assisted physicians with in-office clinical tests including thyroid biopsies
- Triaged patient phone calls
- Reviewed prior authorizations for individualized patient care needs including tests, procedures and medications
- Collaborated with clinical and clerical team to organize content of departmental meetings.
Pre-Admissions RN
Huntsville Hospital
12.2014 - 08.2017
- Reviewed patient medications, medical history and surgical history in preparation for upcoming procedures
- Provided teaching about surgical preparation and post-operative care, as well as assisted with scheduling follow up appointments with physical therapist, surgeon, primary care doctor and/or skilled nursing facility.
Certified Diabetes Nurse Educator and Diabetes Program Coordinator
Central Maine Endocrinology and Diabetes Center
06.2012 - 07.2014
- Provided education to patients and caregivers regarding optimal management of type 1, type 2 and gestational diabetes a
- Organized and hosted public education events on diabetes education
- Responsible for managing the process of maintaining clinic's outpatient diabetes self-management program accreditation with the American Diabetes Association (ADA)
Staff RN, Medical
Central Maine Medical Healthcare
05.2010 - 06.2012
Staff RN
Central Maine Pulmonary And Sleep Medicine
06.2006 - 05.2010
ICU Staff RN
Central Maine Medical Healthcare
06.2003 - 06.2006
Education
National Diabetes Prevention Program – Lifestyle Coach Training -
Maine Center For Disease Control And Prevention
2013
Diabetes Self-Management Training Instructor Program -
Maine Center For Disease Control And Prevention
Maine2012
A.D. -
Maine College of Health Professions
Lewiston2003
Skills
- Patient Care Assessment
- Intakes and Discharges
- Treatment Plan Modification
- Care Plan Development
- Accurate Documentation
- Compassionate and Caring
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Patient Education
- Treatment Recommendations
- Inter-Disciplinary Collaboration
Accomplishments
- Maine Nursing License Current
- Basic Life Support Certification Current
- Recognitions
- Mentor Recognition Award, Central Maine Medical Center 2011
- Super Star Recognition Awards, Central Maine Medical Center 2023
Interests
I enjoying volunteering for Special Olympics events, participating in local charity walks/ runs, reading and engaging in outdoor activities with family and friends.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Staff RN
Central Maine Medical Healthcare
08.2022 - Current
Hospice RN
Home Hospice, Androscoggin Home Healthcare and Hospice
07.2020 - 08.2022
Clinical Coordinator
Central Maine Endocrinology And Diabetes Center
01.2017 - 07.2020
Pre-Admissions RN
Huntsville Hospital
12.2014 - 08.2017
Certified Diabetes Nurse Educator and Diabetes Program Coordinator
Central Maine Endocrinology and Diabetes Center
06.2012 - 07.2014
Staff RN, Medical
Central Maine Medical Healthcare
05.2010 - 06.2012
Staff RN
Central Maine Pulmonary And Sleep Medicine
06.2006 - 05.2010
ICU Staff RN
Central Maine Medical Healthcare
06.2003 - 06.2006
National Diabetes Prevention Program – Lifestyle Coach Training -
Maine Center For Disease Control And Prevention
Diabetes Self-Management Training Instructor Program -
Maine Center For Disease Control And Prevention
A.D. -
Maine College of Health Professions
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