Samantha Mercado
Ontario,CA
Summary
Dynamic and compassionate Student Nurse with hands-on experience at Trellis Home Care, excelling in patient advocacy and medication administration. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and safety while maintaining HIPAA compliance. Strong interpersonal skills and clinical judgment drive effective collaboration with healthcare teams to optimize patient outcomes. Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success. Dedicated employee known for punctuality, pursuing employment options where good customer service and positive attitude will make a difference.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Trellis Home Care -Student Nurse
.
Chino
04.2025 - 06.2025
- Assisted in administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Demonstrated knowledge of pharmacology principles when preparing medications for administration.
- Observed changes in patient conditions and reported them to supervising nurse or physician.
- Interacted with patients in a professional manner while providing compassionate care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient records according to HIPAA guidelines.
- Monitored patient progress throughout their stay in the hospital setting.
- Maintained safe and comfortable environment for each patient.
- Observed medical procedures to advance nursing knowledge and prepare for more challenging experiences.
- Supported personal hygiene needs of patients and monitored fluid input and output for permanent records.
- Assisted with mobility, including transferring patients using appropriate lifting techniques.
- Assisted in patient care activities under supervision of registered nurse, including bathing, feeding, and dressing.
- Implemented infection control measures, including hand hygiene and proper disposal of sharps.
- Performed glucose testing and administered insulin under supervision.
Riverwalk Post-Acute -Student Nurse
-
Jurupa Valley, CA
01.2025 - 03.2025
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
BRAND AMBASSADOR
Alani Nutrition
11.2022 - 09.2024
- Created content for social media, including posts, stories, and videos.
- Maintained a professional appearance and demeanor that reflects the brand's image.
- Developed and maintained relationships with local businesses and organizations for brand partnerships.
- Developed and executed brand awareness campaigns to increase customer engagement.
- Attended trade shows, conferences, and other marketing events as a representative of the company.
- Provided customer service support during promotional events or when needed.
- Increased sales and brand awareness through face-to-face marketing.
- Organized and carried out promotional events, set up, and tore down event sites and interacted with customers.
- Created, organized, and managed a team of 8 field marketers to coordinate events in multiple cities.
- Coordinated with internal departments such as sales and operations to maximize effectiveness of field marketing efforts.
- Developed and implemented field marketing strategies to increase brand awareness.
- Monitored the performance of all field marketers and provided feedback for improvement.
- Led training sessions for new members of the field marketing team on company policies and procedures.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - High School
Opportunities For Learning
Baldwin Park, CASkills
- Social media marketing
- Content creation
- Patient advocacy
- Medication and dosage
- Vitals documentation
- Personal care
- Clinical judgment
- Patient assessments
- Grooming support
- Mobility assistance
- Bandage care
- Activities of daily living adls
- HIPAA guidelines
- G-tube care
- Wound care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Vital sign assessment
- Pain assessment
- Catheter care
- Vital signs
- Wound management
- Event coordination
- Customer engagement
- Brand awareness
- Team collaboration
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Effective communicator
- Goal-oriented mindset
- Staff training
- Relationship builder
- Conflict resolution techniques
Additional Languages
Spanish, Minimum Professional
Additional Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Certification
- Basic Life Saving BLS
Timeline
Trellis Home Care -Student Nurse
.
04.2025 - 06.2025
Riverwalk Post-Acute -Student Nurse
-
01.2025 - 03.2025
BRAND AMBASSADOR
Alani Nutrition
11.2022 - 09.2024
Some College (No Degree) - High School
Opportunities For Learning
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