Mercedes R. McSherry
West Haven,CT
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Yale New Haven Hospital Saint Raphael Campus
10.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with established protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans and health management strategies.
- Led emergency response efforts during critical situations, ensuring optimal outcomes.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Patient Care Technician
Yale New Haven Hospital St. Raphael Campus
08.2022 - 09.2024
- Assisted nursing staff with patient care activities, ensuring comfort and safety of patients.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team for timely interventions.
- Provide direct patient care including assisting with ADLs, mobility, and personal hygiene
- Accurately measure vital signs, collect specimens, perform EKGs, bladder scans, and glucose monitoring
- Trained new staff on procedures, promoting adherence to hospital standards and best practices.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Apple Rehab Laurel Woods
02.2018 - 09.2022
- Provided direct patient care including assisting with ADLs, mobility, and personal hygiene
- Ensured patient safety and comfort
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions
- Accompanied patients to outpatient appointments and procedures
Physical Therapy Assistant Intern
Amity Physical Therapy
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Worked one-on-one to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability with exercises
- Administered therapeutic treatments to ease patients’ pain and facilitate healing of injuries using moist heat, electrical stimulations, and ultrasounds
- Taught patients how to live within limits of capabilities and celebrated successes
- Communicated effectively with other care providers (DPTs, PTAs, and schedulers) to provide for continuity of patient care
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT08-2024
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences, Psychology Minor
University of Bridgeport
Bridgeport, CT05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT05.2020
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient education and counseling
- Documentation and charting
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Yale New Haven Hospital Saint Raphael Campus
10.2024 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Yale New Haven Hospital St. Raphael Campus
08.2022 - 09.2024
Physical Therapy Assistant Intern
Amity Physical Therapy
01.2022 - 03.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Apple Rehab Laurel Woods
02.2018 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southern Connecticut State University
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences, Psychology Minor
University of Bridgeport
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
University of Connecticut