Tatiana Mercer
Parkland,FL
Summary
Highly experienced Registered Nurse with 29 years of Labor and Delivery expertise, including eight years at West Boca Medical Center. Serves as Labor & Delivery nurse, regularly functions as triage nurse, and on a few occasions took on Charge Nurse responsibilities. Trilingual in Portuguese and English (fluent) with professional proficiency in Spanish. Recognized for clinical judgment, patient advocacy, interdisciplinary collaboration, and guiding patients efficiently through complex healthcare situations.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
West Boca Medical Center
Boca Raton, FL
08.2018 - Current
- Serves as Labor & Delivery nurse, providing comprehensive care for low- and high-risk obstetric patients.
- Regularly functions as triage nurse, performing rapid patient assessments and prioritizing care.
- On a few occasions, took on Charge Nurse responsibilities to support unit operations and staff.
- Collaborates with physicians, case management, and social services for coordinated, patient-centered care.
- Provides culturally competent education and support in English, Portuguese, and Spanish.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Medical Center Bowling Green
Bowling Green, KY
06.2011 - 06.2017
- Served as Labor & Delivery nurse, providing comprehensive care for low- and high-risk obstetric patients.
- Regularly functioned as triage nurse, performing rapid patient assessments and prioritizing care.
- On a few occasions, took on Charge Nurse responsibilities to support unit operations and staff.
- Collaborated with physicians, case management, and social services for coordinated, patient-centered care.
- Provided culturally competent education and support in English, Portuguese, and Spanish.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Central Baptist Hospital
Lexington, KY
07.2000 - 06.2011
- Served as Labor & Delivery nurse, providing comprehensive care for low- and high-risk obstetric patients.
- Regularly functioned as triage nurse, performing rapid patient assessments and prioritizing care.
- On a few occasions, took on Charge Nurse responsibilities to support unit operations and staff.
- Collaborated with physicians, case management, and social services for coordinated, patient-centered care.
- Provided culturally competent education and support in English, Portuguese, and Spanish.
- Member of a research of the Kentucky Perinatal Association 2007 and 2009.
- Member of a research team led by John Barton, MD, Principal Investigator in a the area of Labor and Delivery/Antepartum for the Pivotal PE (Preeclampsia) Study.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Dimmit County Memorial Hospital
Carrizo Springs, TX
05.1998 - 07.2000
- Served as Labor & Delivery nurse, providing comprehensive care for low- and high-risk obstetric patients.
- Regularly functioned as triage nurse, performing rapid patient assessments and prioritizing care.
- Took on Charge Nurse responsibilities to support unit operations and staff.
- Collaborated with physicians, case management, and social services for coordinated, patient-centered care.
- Provided culturally competent education and support in English, Portuguese, and Spanish.
- Coordinated home health follow-up for postpartum patients to ensure continuity of care, maternal recovery, and newborn well-being.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Rio De Janeiro
Rio De Janeiro, Brazil08-1996
Skills
- Patient Navigation & Advocacy
- Obstetric Triage & Rapid Assessment
- Care Coordination & Discharge Planning
- High-Risk Obstetrics
- Barrier Assessment & Resource Referral
- Interdisciplinary Communication
- Cultural Competency
- Staff Mentorship & Preceptorship
- EMR Documentation & Compliance
Certification
ACLS
BLS
NRP
Advanced Fetal Monitoring
STABLE
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
English
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
West Boca Medical Center
08.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Medical Center Bowling Green
06.2011 - 06.2017
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Central Baptist Hospital
07.2000 - 06.2011
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Dimmit County Memorial Hospital
05.1998 - 07.2000
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Rio De Janeiro