Merlin Mathew Kalapurackal
7034 Fawn Ridge Rd. Harrisburg,PA, USA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths, and technical abilities. Experience in patient care, triage, and care coordination in a fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude, and excellent customer service. Knowledgeable about interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center
07.2017 - Current
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Trained to be a relief Charge Nurse and oversaw the delivery of care for patients in the Emergency Department, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising the team comprised of Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development, and nursing simulation activities.
- Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs such as MOAB, stroke workshops, mock code, and mock trauma.
Flex Registered Nurse
Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center
11.2019 - 07.2020
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined the severity of injuries and illnesses. Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings, and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Submitted accurate documentation, reporting, and in-depth nursing observation to support the continuity of total patient care.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care, and best practices.
- Administered and maintained comfort, treatment, medication, intravenous infusion and health care to support patient needs
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
American Mobile Network – Nursing Travel Agency
10.2019 - 05.2020
- Delivered high-level care to a diverse population and high-acute patients needing complex care for cardiovascular, renal, endocrine, traumatic injury, orthopedic injury, gastrointestinal, respiratory, integumentary, urinary, and neurological disease
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems - Advocated and strive to protect the health, safety, and right of patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, and practicing the five rights of medication administration.
- Educated patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management, and lifestyle options.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA05.2017
High School Diploma -
Central Dauphin East High School
Harrisburg06.2013
Skills
- Electronic and paper Charting and Clinical Documentation
- Patient Assessments
- Obtaining and interpreting 12-lead EKG,
- Accessing and de-accessing Mediport and Powerport
- Prioritizing Patients
- Treatment Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation of Patient
- Proficient in airway management, blood draw and sample collection, IV insertions, monitoring vital signs, medication administration, Nasogastric and orogastric tube insertion, catheter placement, Blood product transfusion, helping patients with ADL, wound care, crisis prevention intervention, and pain management
Leadership and Involvement
Penn State Health Holy Spirit Hospital - Camp Hill, PA
Relief Charge Nurse - January 2019 - Present
Shared Governance Council member - August 2022 - Present
St. Joseph Syro-Malabar Harrisburg Mission – Harrisburg, PA
Catechist - October 2010- Present
Director of Religious Education - August 2021 - June 2023
Syro-Malabar Chicago Diocese 4-Life movement - Chicago, IL
National Team Member - December 2020 – December 2021
Rasika School of Dance – Camp Hill , PA
Dance Teacher - August 2017 – December 2018
Certification
- Pennsylvania State Registered Nurse License - July 2017 – Present
- Colleges of Nurses of Ontario - September 2023 - Present
- BLS - March 2023 – March 2025
- ACLS - March 2023 – March 2025
- PALS - June 2023 – June 2025
- ENPC - April, 2021 – April, 2025
- TNCC - March 2023 – March 2027
- ATCN - September 2023 - September 2027
- NRP - November 2023 - November 2025
Languages
English
Malayalam
Hindi
Timeline
Flex Registered Nurse
Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center
11.2019 - 07.2020
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
American Mobile Network – Nursing Travel Agency
10.2019 - 05.2020
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center
07.2017 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The Pennsylvania State University
High School Diploma -
Central Dauphin East High School
- Pennsylvania State Registered Nurse License - July 2017 – Present
- Colleges of Nurses of Ontario - September 2023 - Present
- BLS - March 2023 – March 2025
- ACLS - March 2023 – March 2025
- PALS - June 2023 – June 2025
- ENPC - April, 2021 – April, 2025
- TNCC - March 2023 – March 2027
- ATCN - September 2023 - September 2027
- NRP - November 2023 - November 2025
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