STACIE MERCER
Boston,MA
Summary
Hardworking nursing professional bringing 10+ years of experience delivering exceptional care to a myriad of patients, medical conditions, and psychiatric illnesses throughout the lifespan. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment. Compassionate and empathetic advocate for patients and families. Prioritize comfort and safety while meeting strict cost control standards. Well-organized and forward-thinking in managing patient needs.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff RN
Boston Private Nursing
Boston, MA
05.2022 - Current
- Provide concierge nursing services tailored to unique needs and requirements of each client including post-op care, IM injections, parenteral nutrition, PICC line management, & medication administration in their home, hotel, or private facility
- Monitor patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies
Staff RN, Emergency Department
Cambridge Health Alliance
Everett, MA
08.2020 - Current
- Effectively prioritizes assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Orchestrates quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume, ever-changing setting.
- Confer with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Facilitates therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Staff RN, Echocardiogram Lab
Tufts Medical Center
Boston, MA
09.2019 - Current
- Assist in scheduling and coordinating transesophageal echocardiograms (TEE) by triaging and collaborating with physicians for both inpatients and outpatients
- Administer moderate sedation medications and monitor patients
- Competent using ASA and REACT scores for risk classification and recovery of patients
- Place IV access for sonographers, perform agitated saline studies, set up Dobutamine stress tests
Travel Nurse Consultant, Cardiac PCU
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, MA
03.2020 - 07.2020
- 36 bed unit provided intermediate level care to patients who require cardiac monitoring for malignant arrhythmias, unstable coronary syndromes or other cardiac and medical disorders
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions during COVID-19 pandemic
- Provided personalized, high quality, patient-focused care in supportive care delivery model.
Travel Nurse Consultant, Emergency Department
Sharp Grossmont Hospital
La Mesa, CA
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Provided direct nursing services to patients and families in largest ED in East County, CA
- Independently performed nursing process through individualized assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of safe, therapeutic, efficient care in emergency situations
- Applied nursing expertise to meet needs of high acuity patients in challenging, fast-paced environment.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Staff RN, Pediatric CVICU
Rady Childrens Hospital
San Diego, CA
05.2015 - 07.2018
- 30 bed pediatric ICU specializing in congenital cardiac defects, heart transplants, and pediatric disease processes related to cardiology
- Through frequent assessments, establish respiratory, neurological, and hemodynamic baselines to trend and recognize changes in patient condition and communicate with a multidisciplinary team
- Functions included assuming care of patients directly from the OR for post-op and open chest management; analyzing and interpreting blood gases, managing ventilators, titrating vasoactive drips, educating during discharges with detailed at home care instructions to decrease the risk of readmission
- Work as resource nurse for the unit as well as help onboard new staff and new graduates as a nurse preceptor
Travel Nurse Consultant, PCU
Palomar Hospital System
San Diego, CA
02.2015 - 05.2015
- Floated between 3 facilities and quickly adapted to policies and procedures while maintaining excellent safety standards and patient care
- Collaborated in multidisciplinary team setting for large variety of patient populations with various disease processes of all body systems
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures including bariatric surgery
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Staff RN, Cardiovascular PCU
Bon Secours St. Mary’s Hospital
Richmond, VA
02.2013 - 01.2015
- Provided direct patient care to medical and surgical cardiac patients in 17 bed unit with acuities ranging from critical to observational
- Started as new grad RN and advanced to role of charge nurse, utilizing effective communication, prioritizing needs of multiple patients, and demonstrating how to work as a cohesive unit in high-stress situations.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Simmons University
Boston, MA12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA12.2012
Skills
- IV insertion & management,
- Parenteral nutrition, gastric tubes & drain management
- Central line & PICC line management
- Laboratory value interpretation & management
- Pyxis & Omnicell medication distribution
- Electronic Medication administration record,
- Strict contact, droplet, and airborne isolation precautions
- EPIC, Cerner EMR
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Clear Patient-centered Communication & care delivery model
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
Additional Information
- Registered Nurse, State of California #95051100
- Registered Nurse, State of Massachusetts #2336279
Timeline
Staff RN
Boston Private Nursing
05.2022 - Current
Staff RN, Emergency Department
Cambridge Health Alliance
08.2020 - Current
Travel Nurse Consultant, Cardiac PCU
Massachusetts General Hospital
03.2020 - 07.2020
Staff RN, Echocardiogram Lab
Tufts Medical Center
09.2019 - Current
Travel Nurse Consultant, Emergency Department
Sharp Grossmont Hospital
08.2018 - 08.2019
Staff RN, Pediatric CVICU
Rady Childrens Hospital
05.2015 - 07.2018
Travel Nurse Consultant, PCU
Palomar Hospital System
02.2015 - 05.2015
Staff RN, Cardiovascular PCU
Bon Secours St. Mary’s Hospital
02.2013 - 01.2015
Master of Science - Nursing
Simmons University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
James Madison University
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