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Nancy Mercado-Anaya

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Compassionate NICU Nurse with one year experience in providing specialized care to premature and critically ill newborns. Hardworking, organized, efficient, and always willing to go the extra mile to meet expectations. Determined in giving each patient exceptional level of care through assessments, medication administration, dedicated service and support. Enthusiastic and eager to contribute to team success. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in neonatal nursing.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse

Los Angeles General Hospital
03.2023 - Current
  • Performed comprehensive assessments of neonatal patients, identifying subtle changes in condition that required medical intervention or modification of treatment plans.
  • Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, progress, and discharge planning in electronic medical records systems.
  • Monitored patients'' respiratory status closely to optimize oxygenation and minimize complications.
  • Administered medications accurately and promptly, monitoring patients for potential side effects or adverse reactions.
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality, compassionate care to critically ill neonates.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing emotional support throughout their infant''s NICU stay.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.

Medical Office Assistant

Southern California Heart Centers
09.2015 - 04.2020
  • Patient vitals (I.e. weight, height, blood pressure, heart rate, medication reconciliation)
  • Scheduled patient appointments and placed reminder calls to deliver exceptional customer experience.
  • Performed EKGs and treadmill stress tests
  • Hooked-up holter monitors and processed holter data with report
  • Conducted insurance verification and pre-authorizations and managed patient charts.
  • Scheduled out-patient procedures
  • Translated for Spanish speaking patients
  • Received, recorded and addressed incoming and outgoing communication via telephone and email.

Laboratory Assistant

USC Endocrine Laboratories
05.2008 - 08.2015
  • Filed and organized patient documents
  • Labeled and managed test tubes
  • Copied and processed patient requisitions forms
  • Transcribed patient information into medical records
  • Washed and maintained glassware and pipettes
  • Organized and store frozen specimens

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

California State University - Dominguez Hills
Carson, CA
06.2025

Associate Degree - Nursing

East Los Angeles College
Monterey Park, CA
12.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

California State University - Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
05.2015

Skills

  • Excellent Customer Service
  • Highly Adaptable
  • Detail Oriented
  • Self-Motivated
  • Exceptional Organizational Skills
  • Strong Collaborative skills
  • Excel in fast-Paced environments
  • Microsoft Office Suite

Certification

Registered Nurse

California

Expires April 2026

License #95318420


Basic Life Support

American Heart Association

Expires January 2025


Neonatal Resuscitation Program

American Heart Association

American Academy of Pediatrics

Expires November 2025

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse

Los Angeles General Hospital
03.2023 - Current

Medical Office Assistant

Southern California Heart Centers
09.2015 - 04.2020

Laboratory Assistant

USC Endocrine Laboratories
05.2008 - 08.2015

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

California State University - Dominguez Hills

Associate Degree - Nursing

East Los Angeles College

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

California State University - Long Beach

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