Mervyn Robles
Maryville,TN
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with 18+ years experience and career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in 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.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care
University Of Tennessee Medical Center
Knoxville, TN
06.2019 - Current
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Managed elements of patient care, from admission to discharge or transfer to other units, using nursing expertise to conduct assessments, administer medications, initiate nursing and emergency interventions, contribute to care plan development and educate patients.
- Educated patients and families regarding disease processes, interventions and lifestyle changes.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Registered Nurse, Neonatal ICU
Mansfield Methodist Medical Center
Mansfield, TX
08.2016 - 06.2019
- Managed elements of patient care, from admission to discharge or transfer to other units, using nursing expertise to conduct assessments, administer medications, initiate nursing and emergency interventions, contribute to care plan development and educate patients.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Followed all policies, procedures and hospital regulations for protocol compliance and patient safety.
Registered Nurse, Neonatal ICU
Medical City Arlington
Arlington, TX
10.2014 - 08.2016
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Managed elements of patient care, from admission to discharge or transfer to other units, using nursing expertise to conduct assessments, administer medications, initiate nursing and emergency interventions, contribute to care plan development and educate patients.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures and nursing best practices.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Registered Nurse, Newborn Nursery
Wilson N. Jones Regional Medical Center
Sherman, TX
04.2014 - 10.2014
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient and attending to baby after birth.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor and fetal distress.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Managed elements of patient care, from admission to discharge or transfer to other units, using nursing expertise to conduct assessments, administer medications, initiate nursing and emergency interventions, contribute to care plan development and educate patients.
Registered Nurse, Neonatal ICU
John Peter Smith Hospital
Fort Worth, TX
10.2010 - 07.2012
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical ability, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Administered medications and fluids and checked vital signs on critically ill newborns.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Registered Nurse, Neonatal ICU
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
Fort Worth, TX
07.2007 - 08.2010
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Managed elements of patient care, from admission to discharge or transfer to other units, using nursing expertise to conduct assessments, administer medications, initiate nursing and emergency interventions, contribute to care plan development and educate patients.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Administered medications and fluids and checked vital signs on critically ill newborns.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures and nursing best practices.
Registered Nurse, Neonatal ICU
John Peter Smith Hospital
Fort Worth, TX
09.1999 - 07.2007
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Managed elements of patient care, from admission to discharge or transfer to other units, using nursing expertise to conduct assessments, administer medications, initiate nursing and emergency interventions, contribute to care plan development and educate patients.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Assessed, evaluated and cared for neonate and pediatric patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT11.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southwestern Adventist University
Keene, TXSkills
- Intravenous Therapy
- Feeding Assistance
- Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
- Acute Care Expertise
- Chronic Disease Management
Certification
Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing (RNC-NIC)
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care
University Of Tennessee Medical Center
06.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse, Neonatal ICU
Mansfield Methodist Medical Center
08.2016 - 06.2019
Registered Nurse, Neonatal ICU
Medical City Arlington
10.2014 - 08.2016
Registered Nurse, Newborn Nursery
Wilson N. Jones Regional Medical Center
04.2014 - 10.2014
Registered Nurse, Neonatal ICU
John Peter Smith Hospital
10.2010 - 07.2012
Registered Nurse, Neonatal ICU
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
07.2007 - 08.2010
Registered Nurse, Neonatal ICU
John Peter Smith Hospital
09.1999 - 07.2007
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southwestern Adventist University
Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing (RNC-NIC)
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