Mercedes Vega
Registered Nurse
Freehold,New Jersey
Summary
Hardworking and compassionate Student Nurse well-versed in anatomy and physiology, nursing fundamentals and medical terminology. Capable of responding to emergencies with empathy and efficiency. Demonstrated success in effectively delivering superior care to multiple patients, balanced with high-volume task load. Previous student experience at Southern Ocean Medical Center, Ocean Medical Center, Bayshore Medical Center, Jersey Shore University Medical Center, St. Barnabas Behavioral Health Center, and Meridian At Home. This experience included the medical surgical floor, pediatrics, pediatric ICU, NICU, telemetry, adult intensive care , and the surgery room. Highly interested in pediatric and adult care within the Intensive Care Unit, Trauma Unit, and Emergency Unit.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Nurse
Hackensack Meridian Health
, NJ
09.2016 - Current
- Administered and monitored medications, noted side effects and reported issues to senior staff.
- Maintained comfort and safety of each patient through careful monitoring and knowledge application.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to catch and address new concerns.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
- Met with patients to make introductions, inquire about needs and offer assistance.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Observed patient care outcomes, including patient feedback, to facilitate ongoing quality care.
- Researched different diagnoses to become familiar with presentation and treatment protocols.
- Monitored each patient to ensure appropriate care and documented status changes.
- Reviewed daily assignment lists and associated charts.
- Transported patients between unit rooms and scanning locations for diverse procedures.
- Managed patient care, including checking vital signs and administering medication.
- Built rapport with patients and members of patients' support systems.
- Cared for each patient according to care plan and physicians' instructions.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene requirements.
- Initiated care plan and assessed alignment with long-term and short-term care goals.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Georgian Court University
Lakewood, NJ05.2020
Skills
- Patient and family advocacy
- Health promotion
- Standard medical equipment knowledge
- Continuous education
- Care plan management
- Personal care
- Vital signs
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Sanitation
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Strong clinical judgment
- Preventative health
- Home care
- Collecting vitals
- Tracheostomy care
- Data entry
- Insulin medication assistance
Timeline
Student Nurse
Hackensack Meridian Health
09.2016 - Current
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Georgian Court University
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