MERLIN BAEZ
El Paso,TX
Summary
Operates effectively in fast-paced emergency settings to address concerns with acute and chronic conditions within the adult and pediatric population. Good communication, decision-making and prioritization skills useful for assessing and triaging patients to optimize department resource utilization. Certified in Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)/ENPC
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel Nurse
Aya Healthcare/Host Healthcare
10.2025 - Current
- Float seamlessly between units as needed, providing safe, timely, and patient-centered care for high-acuity and fast-paced patient populations. Demonstrate professionalism and reliability while consistently meeting contract expectations, compliance timelines, orientation requirements, and performance metrics.
Registered Nurse/Relief Charge, Emergency Department
Del Sol Medical Center Horizon Free standing ER
El Paso, TX
04.2025 - 10.2025
- Clinical Nurse – Freestanding Clinic: Currently working in a fast-paced, freestanding outpatient clinic, providing direct patient care and collaborating closely with physicians to support diagnostic and treatment plans. Responsible for independently running point-of-care testing including CBC, CMP, cardiac enzyme panels, and urinalysis. Skilled in managing clinical workflow, triaging patients, preparing them for evaluation, and ensuring timely and accurate communication of test results to the medical team. Demonstrates strong clinical judgment, efficiency, and adaptability in a high-volume setting.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Tenet Health
El Paso, TX
03.2023 - 10.2024
- Performed initial assessment of patients in the Emergency Department, including vital signs and medical history. Provided patient care according to established standards and protocols. Assessed changes in patient condition and notified physician as needed. Administered medications, intravenous fluids, treatments, and other therapies as prescribed by physicians. Monitored cardiac rhythm strips and titrated vasoactive medications as ordered by physicians. Assisted with diagnostic tests such as X-rays, CT scans, ultrasounds. Supported physicians during trauma resuscitations in the Emergency Department.
Student Nurse
Hospital of Providence outpatient surgery
El Paso, TX
12.2022 - 12.2022
- Provided patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Observing patients for side effects of anesthesia. Monitoring and recording patient vital signs. Monitoring patient's level of consciousness throughout sedation recovery.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
El Paso, TX12.2022
Skills
- TNCC
- BLS
- PALS
- NRPC
- SCRN
Certification
- TNCC Trauma Nursing Core Course Certification
- BLS/ACLS/PALS
- Crises Prevention Institute (CPI) Certification
Timeline
Travel Nurse
Aya Healthcare/Host Healthcare
10.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse/Relief Charge, Emergency Department
Del Sol Medical Center Horizon Free standing ER
04.2025 - 10.2025
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Tenet Health
03.2023 - 10.2024
Student Nurse
Hospital of Providence outpatient surgery
12.2022 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center