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NASHARI MERCADO

Springfield,MA

Summary

Compassionate, Certified Nursing Assistant and Practical Nurse diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

LPN Student

BMC
Pittsfield, MA
11.2023 - 01.2024

CNA

Private Care
Southbridge, MA
11.2023 - 12.2023
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
  • Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
  • Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
  • Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
  • Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
  • Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
  • Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
  • Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
  • Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
  • Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
  • Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
  • Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
  • Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.

LPN Student

BHS Center
Pittsfield, MA
09.2023 - 11.2023

LPN Student

Brien Center
Pittsfield, MA
09.2023 - 11.2023

LPN Student

Greylock Partners
Pittsfield, MA
07.2023 - 09.2023

LPN Student

Kimballfarm
Lenox, MA
05.2023 - 07.2023

CNA

CHICOPEE REHAB/ THE WELLINGTON/ THE RESERVE
09.2021 - 06.2022
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
  • Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
  • Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
  • Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
  • Used mobility devices to transport patients.
  • Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
  • Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
  • Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
  • Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
  • Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
  • Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
  • Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.

CNA

GENESIS HERITAGE, AGAWAM, CNA
, MA
06.2020 - 11.2021
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
  • Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
  • Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
  • Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
  • Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
  • Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
  • Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
  • Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
  • Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
  • Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
  • Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
  • Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
  • Used mobility devices to transport patients.
  • Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.

Education

Practical Nurse Certificate - Nursing

Mildred Elley
Pittsfield, MA
03-2024

Skills

  • Patient Care
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Vital Signs Monitoring
  • Toileting Assistance
  • Feeding Assistance
  • Compassionate Communication
  • Compassion and Empathy
  • Maintaining Confidentiality
  • Mobility Assistance
  • Transporting Patients
  • Electronic Charting
  • Condition Monitoring
  • Medical Terminology Knowledge
  • Patient-Focused Care
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Quality Assurance
  • Monitoring Fluids
  • Preparing Meals
  • Inpatient Care
  • Collecting Vital Signs
  • Range of Motion Exercises
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Activity Planning
  • Quick Problem Solver
  • Assisting With Personal Grooming
  • Light Housekeeping
  • General Housekeeping Ability
  • Family Support and Assistance
  • Understands Mobility Assistance Needs
  • Safety Precautions
  • Compassionate
  • Calm and Level-Headed Under Duress
  • Ambulation Assistance

Timeline

LPN Student

BMC
11.2023 - 01.2024

CNA

Private Care
11.2023 - 12.2023

LPN Student

BHS Center
09.2023 - 11.2023

LPN Student

Brien Center
09.2023 - 11.2023

LPN Student

Greylock Partners
07.2023 - 09.2023

LPN Student

Kimballfarm
05.2023 - 07.2023

CNA

CHICOPEE REHAB/ THE WELLINGTON/ THE RESERVE
09.2021 - 06.2022

CNA

GENESIS HERITAGE, AGAWAM, CNA
06.2020 - 11.2021

Practical Nurse Certificate - Nursing

Mildred Elley

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