VINCE GREG MERCADO
Egg Harbor Township,NJ
Summary
I am a great believer that real service leads to positive results and satisfaction. Throughout my career, I have always followed institutional policies and standards. The go-above mentality has made patients appreciate my service while also making them feel important and valuable.
Competent and compassionate registered nurse with 20 years of experience organizing and delivering patient care in high-volume hospital settings. Demonstrated speed and accuracy in patient assessment, treatment delivery, and task delegation. A demonstrated history of advocating for patient needs and promoting high-quality care.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel ER Registered Nurse
Nightingale Nursing Agency
Brick Township, NJ
04.2024 - Current
- Responded promptly to codes and effectively coordinated efficient and skilled care.
- Coordinated effective patient care through open and clear communication with physicians.
- Delivered support and treatment to patients experiencing various acute traumas such as cardiac arrests, strokes, and gunshot wounds.
- Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
- Ensured efficient coordination of patient care and treatment.
Registered Nurse, Emergency
Atlanticare Mainland Division2
07.2018 - Current
- Proficiently assisted with intubation and conscious sedation techniques, while administering rapid sequence intubation drugs.
- Administered and monitored high risk medication and drips to ensure efficacy and proactively respond to any related adverse allergic reactions.
- Consistently achieved successful outcomes through precise ultrasound-guided intravenous access insertion.
- Implemented efficient procedures for administering blood and blood products.
Registered Nurse, Telemetry
Leduc Community Hospital
04.2015 - 08.2018
- Adhered to policy guidelines while executing nursing protocols.
- Enhanced ability to quickly recognize and communicate important EKG dysrhythmias to the responsible doctor during emergencies.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Registered Nurse, Emergency
University of Alberta Hospital
05.2014 - 04.2015
- Provided care for pediatric patients with a variety of medical conditions
- Consistently ensured proper handling of PICC lines.
- Carefully monitored and promptly responded to patients in critical condition.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
Registered Nurse
Mill woods Shepherd's Care Centre
07.2013 - 04.2015
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Performed comprehensive patient assessments and ensured their readiness for procedures.
- Consistently maintained and updated charts with precise information for stringent recordkeeping requirements.
- Evaluated patients' requirements, organized treatment plans and managed patient flows in tandem with supporting physicians during non-invasive procedures.
Registered Nurse, Emergency
Wetaskiwin Hospital and Care Center
12.2013 - 05.2014
- Administered and monitored high risk medication and drips for adverse allergic reactions and respond accordingly
- Optimized assessment of patient severity levels
- Handled administration of blood and blood products
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Registered Nurse
St. Joseph Health Centre
03.2009 - 07.2013
- Assisted in the development, implementation, and evaluation of patient care plans as part of the medical team.
- Maintained documentation of patient's physical condition, vital signs monitoring, progress in rehabilitation process and adverse reactions from medications.
- Ensured total patient care through active patient advocacy and the implementation of team nursing process.
- Ensured seamless execution of procedures by conducting patient assessments and maintaining ongoing monitoring.
Clinical nurse Instructor
Cagayan de Oro College, Philippines
06.2007 - 02.2009
- Provided guidance and support to nursing students throughout their clinical rotations.
- Aided students in optimizing their clinical experience through mentoring.
- Dedicated to fostering student growth and enhancement via interactive, practical methods.
- Enhanced overall training program by providing subject matter expertise and improving student nurses' skills.
Registered Nurse, Emergency
Cagayan de Oro Medical Center
11.2006 - 06.2007
- Ensured patient safety by administering and closely monitoring high risk medication and drips, promptly addressing any adverse allergic reactions.
- Maintained adherence to infection control measures, promoting a safe and sanitary environment for patients.
- Supported and respected basic rights, values, and beliefs to advocate for patients.
- Monitored and managed a wide range of treatment and care interventions.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment and managed patient flows.
Registered Nurse
Polymedic General Hospital, Philippines
01.2005 - 07.2006
- Delivered direct patient care according to set standards
- Promptly administered IV medications and treatments.
- Administered blood and blood products.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Capitol University
Philippines10.2004
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology -
Xavier University ( Ateneo De Cagayan )
Philippines10.1998
Secondary -
Sacred Heart of Jesus Montessori School
Philippines03-1994
Skills
- Wound vac application and care
- Insertion of Indwelling urinary catheter
- Access to PICC lines and central lines Ultrasound guided intravenous access
- Starting intravenous access and maintenance
- Patient Assessments
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Infection Control
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- Intake and discharge
- Diabetes management
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Medication and IV administration
Affiliations
- Philippine Nurses Association
- Canadian Registered Nurse Association
- New Jersey Registered Nurse
Certification
- Pediatric Advance Life Support, 07/31/2021
- ACLS, 07/31/2021
- BLS, 07/31/2022
- ARMC Nurse Driven Heparin Protocol, Ongoing Education
- 2020 ESA Education, 10/09/2020
- 2020 Conscientious Employee Protection Act (CEPA) Gender Equality Pay Notice, 10/09/2020
- Broset, 09/23/2020
- Sofia SARS Antigen Test, 09/23/2020
- 2020 COVID-19 Staff Refresher, 08/26/2020
- Hazard Communication KnowledgeQ, 08/13/2020
- ER Push Dose Vasopressors, 08/13/2020
- PICO Single Use Negative Pressure Therapy - Open Wound application, 08/13/2020
- PICO Single Use Negative Pressure Therapy - Incisional application, 08/13/2020
- Apples to Apple PIE (Recorded Webinar), 08/07/2020
- Glucometer, i-STAT and Clinitek POCT Education, 07/28/2020
- Heart Code BLS, 07/22/2020
- Heart Code BLS Self-Guided Hands-On Session (Manikin Activity), 07/22/2020
- Heart Code BLS Online Portion, 07/17/2020
- EMTALA, 06/18/2020
- 2020 Collecting a Nasopharyngeal Swab, 05/09/2020
- EBSCO: Triage in the Emergency Department: Performing, 04/11/2020
- I-Stat Troponin Recertification (2013), 04/11/2020
- Helicopter Safety Course, 04/11/2020
- Clinitek Status Connect Recertification, 03/31/2020
- 2020 Procedural Sedation, 03/31/2020
- COVID-19 FREE: Care of the Patient With Gallbladder Disease, 03/31/2020
- 2020 EWR Safe Patient Handling Part 1 Course, 03/31/2020
- Golvo Lifting Overview, 03/31/2020
- Viking Lifting Overview, 03/31/2020
- Mobile Lift Operation Overview, 03/31/2020
- 2020 EWR Safe Patient Handling Part 1 PowerPoint Presentation, 03/31/2020
- Active Shooter Response in Healthcare Settings - KnowledgeQ, 03/31/2020
- 2020 Restraint Education, 03/31/2020
- 2020 Annual Nursing Education Blood Administration, 03/31/2020
- 2020 Sepsis Education, 03/31/2020
- Precision Xceed Pro Glucometer Recertification, 03/31/2020
- EBSCO: Malignant Hyperthermia: Caring for the Patient with - 20-5034211, 03/31/2020
- 2020 Diabetes Blue Circle, 03/31/2020
- 2020 Annual Clinical Education for Nurses, 03/21/2020
- 2020 EWR Required Annual Education, 03/01/2020
- Notification of Admission, 03/01/2020
- Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy, 03/01/2020
- Emerging Disease Preparedness, 03/01/2020
- Scope Pre-cleaning and Transport - ER, 03/01/2020
- Pre-cleaning Process prior to High Level Disinfection/Sterilization, 03/01/2020
- Pediatric Fall Risk - Humpty Dumpty, 03/01/2020
- EBSCO: Physical Assessment: Auscultating Lung Sounds in Infants and Children, 02/29/2020
- ACLS, American Heart Association, 03/08/2017
- Cardiac Monitoring Level II Rhythm Interpretation, Heartland Health Region, 04/16/2013
- BCLS - HCP, American Heart Association, 04/16/2013
- SHOCK and SEPSIS, Heartland Health Region, 04/15/2013
- BCLS-HCP, American Heart Association, 03/14/2012
- King Airway Insertion, Heartland Health Region, 01/26/2012
- The Art and Science of Wound Care, Heartland Health Region, 11/26/2010
- Cardiac Monitoring Level II, Heartland Health Region, 10/2010
- Insertion and Care of a Peripheral Vascular Line, Heartland Health Region, 10/2010
- Immunization Update for Registered Nurses, Heartland Health Region, 10/15/2010
- Central Vascular Access Devices, Heartland Health Region, 10/04/2010
- Least Restraint, Heartland Health Region, 09/2010
- Cardiac Monitoring Level I, Heartland Health Region, 06/2010
- New Jersey Board of Nursing, 26nr19955200
- State of Vermont Nursing, 026.005498515
- College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CARNA), 93150
- Saskatchewan Registered Nurse Association (SRNA), 0039457
- Professional Regulatory Commission, 0367946
Timeline
Travel ER Registered Nurse
Nightingale Nursing Agency
04.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency
Atlanticare Mainland Division2
07.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse, Telemetry
Leduc Community Hospital
04.2015 - 08.2018
Registered Nurse, Emergency
University of Alberta Hospital
05.2014 - 04.2015
Registered Nurse, Emergency
Wetaskiwin Hospital and Care Center
12.2013 - 05.2014
Registered Nurse
Mill woods Shepherd's Care Centre
07.2013 - 04.2015
Registered Nurse
St. Joseph Health Centre
03.2009 - 07.2013
Clinical nurse Instructor
Cagayan de Oro College, Philippines
06.2007 - 02.2009
Registered Nurse, Emergency
Cagayan de Oro Medical Center
11.2006 - 06.2007
Registered Nurse
Polymedic General Hospital, Philippines
01.2005 - 07.2006
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Capitol University
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology -
Xavier University ( Ateneo De Cagayan )
Secondary -
Sacred Heart of Jesus Montessori School
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