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Mercedez Varga

Greensburg,PA

Summary

Compassionate and ethical Advanced Practice Provider with specialty in diverse healthcare environments including home care, trauma, critical care, and family health. Dedicated to providing patient-centered care, with a solid background in providing comprehensive patient care and developing individualized treatment plans. Proven track record of improving patient outcomes through evidence-based practices and effective communication. Demonstrated expertise in advanced clinical assessments and collaborative team leadership.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Advanced Practice Provider

WellBe Senior Medical
02.2024 - Current
  • Collaborate with the healthcare team to develop individualized treatment plans tailored to each patient''s needs
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices through participation in ongoing professional development opportunities
  • Attend interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate comprehensive care plans for complex patients
  • Manage high acuity cases effectively while maintaining a strong focus on positive patient outcomes
  • Evaluate patient progress and responses to various treatments
  • Educate patients on disease management techniques, empowering them to take control of their health outcomes
  • Reduce hospital readmissions by closely monitoring patients for early signs of complications
  • Improve patient satisfaction scores with compassionate and effective communication strategies
  • Coordinate care with other healthcare professionals, promoting optimal patient outcomes

Home Health and Hospice (RN)

Independence Health System
01.2023 - 02.2024
  • Adept at communicating effectively with patients and families by offering thorough education on treatment plans
  • Exceptional skills in a fast-paced healthcare environment
  • Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes
  • Provided emotional support to patients during challenging times, fostering a sense of trust and rapport that contributed to better overall wellbeing

Westmoreland Hospital PCU (RN)

Independence Health System
04.2019 - 03.2020
  • Assessed, planned, implemented, and evaluated treatment plans for the adult population
  • Delivered nursing care to patients with cancer, dementia, down syndrome, epilepsy, withdrawal, cardiovascular disease, etc.
  • Read and interpreted heart rhythms and heart monitor strips
  • Assisted providers with thoracenteses and joint aspirations
  • Facilitated constant communication between patients, family, and healthcare professionals to keep all parties updated

Westmoreland Hospital Emergency Department (RN)

Independence Health System
07.2018 - 04.2019
  • Assessed, planned, implemented, and evaluated lifesaving treatment plans
  • Participated and took charge of codes
  • Assisted providers with splinting and casting fractured extremities
  • Assisted providers with staples and sutures
  • Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations

Education

Master of Science - Nursing (MSN) | Family Nurse Practitioner

Chamberlain University
Chicago, IL
10.2023

Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)

University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ
01.2020

Associate Degree - Nursing (RN)

Citizens School of Nursing
New Kensington, PA
05.2018

Skills

  • Patient education
  • Wound care
  • Charge nurse
  • Preceptor
  • Documentation skills
  • Patient advocate
  • Self-awareness
  • Active listening
  • Time management
  • Motivation
  • Interprofessional Collaboration
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Cultural competence

Licensure and Certification

  • Family Nurse Practitioner | American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
  • Registered Professional Nurse (RN)
  • Basic Life Support
  • NIH stroke scale
  • Basic arrhythmia course

Associations and Memberships

  • American Nurses Association

07/01/18 - Present

  • American Association of Nurse Practitioners

07/01/23 - Present

Practicum Experience

  • Independence Health System, Jeannette Family Medicine 1/01/22-9/30/23
  • Implemented holistic care, determined diagnoses, and prescribed appropriate treatment plans to patients
  • Ensured accurate completion of patients' charts and forwarded charts to other medical staff as required
  • Performed cerumen removal, pelvic exams, PAP smears, cyst removal, and wound care
  • Documented patient encounters via Allscripts electronic health record system
  • Registered patients on Allscripts EMR systems to verify insurance eligibility, while adhering to HIPAA regulations

Timeline

Advanced Practice Provider

WellBe Senior Medical
02.2024 - Current

Home Health and Hospice (RN)

Independence Health System
01.2023 - 02.2024

Westmoreland Hospital PCU (RN)

Independence Health System
04.2019 - 03.2020

Westmoreland Hospital Emergency Department (RN)

Independence Health System
07.2018 - 04.2019

Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)

University of Phoenix

Associate Degree - Nursing (RN)

Citizens School of Nursing

Master of Science - Nursing (MSN) | Family Nurse Practitioner

Chamberlain University

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