NANCY MERCADO-ANAYA
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Experienced NICU Nurse with a focus on caring for premature and critically ill newborns. Recognized for being diligent, detail-oriented, and effective, consistently aiming to surpass standards. Committed to providing high-quality care through comprehensive evaluations, administering medications, and offering steadfast encouragement. Collaborative team member eager to enhance overall achievement and dedicated to ongoing development in neonatal nursing.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care
Adventist White Memorial Hospital
12.2024 - Current
- Assessed, evaluated, and cared for neonate patients, close monitoring of vital signs, and oxygen saturation levels.
- Provided targeted care and treatment to neonate patients.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
- Guided patients, caregivers, and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Use of advance equipment such as incubators, ventilators, and cardiac monitors.
- Monitor invasive lines (i.e. peripheral, umbilical, and central), while implementing evidence-based infection control practices.
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Los Angeles General Hospital
03.2023 - 09.2024
- Perform comprehensive assessments of neonatal patients, identifying subtle changes in condition that required medical intervention or modification of treatment plans.
- Coordinate with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Maintain accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, progress, and discharge planning in electronic medical records systems.
- Monitor patients' respiratory status closely to optimize oxygenation and minimize complications.
- Administer medications accurately and promptly, monitoring patients for potential side effects or adverse reactions.
- Improve patient outcomes by providing evidence-based, compassionate care to critically ill neonates.
- Cultivate strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing emotional support throughout their infant's NICU stay.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
Medical Office Assistant
Southern California Heart Centers
09.2015 - 04.2020
- Took 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.
- Coordinated patient scheduling, check-in, check-out and payments for billing.
- Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to protect patient privacy.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University - Dominguez Hills
Carson, CA05.2025
Associate Degree - Nursing
East Los Angeles College
Monterey Park, CA12.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
California State University - Long Beach
Long Beach, CA05.2015
Skills
- Strong customer service
- Flexible in dynamic environments
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Proactive self-starter
- Strong organizational abilities
- Effective teamwork abilities
- Thrive in dynamic settings
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Certification
- Registered Nurse, California, License #95318420, Expires 04/30/26
- Basic Life Support, American Heart Association, Expires 01/31/2027
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program, American Academy of Pediatrics, Expires 11/01/25
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care
Adventist White Memorial Hospital
12.2024 - Current
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Los Angeles General Hospital
03.2023 - 09.2024
Medical Office Assistant
Southern California Heart Centers
09.2015 - 04.2020
Associate Degree - Nursing
East Los Angeles College
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
California State University - Long Beach
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University - Dominguez Hills
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