Baby Gay Mercado
Riyadh
Summary
Hardworking nursing professional bringing almost 10 years of experience delivering exceptional care to patients. Knowledgeble and skilled at maximizing patient comfort and safety while meeting strict cost control standards. Well-organized and forward-thinking in managing patient needs.
Driven, hardworking and veteran Registered Nurse bringing demonstrated patient care, medication monitoring and treatment management expertise. Adaptable and resilient with strong attention to detail, clinical expertise and emergency response experience.
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Nurse
Al Safwa Hospital by Majesty
04.2022 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
- Assessed medical status of patients pre- and post-operation by checking vital parameters and supervising food intake.
- Identified learning needs of patients and families and responded with advocacy and health education.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Assisted physicians in minor surgeries by keeping instruments sterilized and maintaining inventory.
- Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.
Staff Nurse
Al Hammadi Hospital
03.2020 - 04.2022
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills.
- Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
- Assessed medical status of patients pre- and post-operation by checking vital parameters and supervising food intake.
- Identified learning needs of patients and families and responded with advocacy and health education.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
- Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.
Staff Nurse - Staff Midwife
Mother's Love Maternity and Lying-In Clinic
01.2017 - 02.2020
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided effective care and support for women before,
during and after delivery of the baby. - Rendering Pre & post-partum care.
- Giving immunization for the newborn and prenatal mothers.
- Breastfeeding support & care.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills.
- Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
- Assessed medical status of patients pre- and post-operation by checking vital parameters and supervising food intake.
- Identified learning needs of patients and families and responded with advocacy and health education.
- Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Assisted physicians in minor surgeries by keeping instruments sterilized and maintaining inventory.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
- Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.
Community Health Nurse
Department of Health – Center for Health Development, National Capital Region
01.2016 - 12.2016
- Attended educational workshops to maintain current competency and licensure in nursing specialty.
- Collaborated with other health-focused organizations and agencies to promote community health.
- Maintained confidentiality in matters related to patient, family and client facility staff.
- Communicated with physicians and practitioners for patient care concerns to obtain orders and intervention protocols.
- Conducted individualized patient assessment to report patient's immediate condition or needs to care team leader.
- Provided therapeutic nursing interventions for individualized plan of care to patient.
- Developed plan of care for patient reflecting collaboration with members of healthcare team.
- Reported patient assessment findings and physical and psychosocial responses to nursing intervention for progress towards care goals.
- Performed treatments as ordered by physicians and documented actions.
- Discussed individualized education to answer questions for patient and family.
- Facilitated medication management and monitored for side effects in collaboration with provider.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Assessed and evaluated mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to initiate, manage and modify individualized care plans.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Metropolitan Medical Center - CAST
Sta. Cruz, Manila, Philippines03.2010
Midwifery - Midwifery
Dr. Jose Fabella Memorial Hospital - SOM
Sta. Cruz, Manila, Philippines03.2007
Skills
- Intakes and Discharges
- Hospice and Palliative Care
- Patient Counseling
- EMR Systems
- Newborn Care
- Diet and Nutrition
- Nursing Staff Support
- Patient Management
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Care Assessment
- Medication Administration
- Intravenous Injections
- Wound Care Management
- Patient Care
- Patient Education
- Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
- Breastfeeding Education
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Nursing Standards
- Community Program Referrals
- Community Healthcare Programming
- Mental and Physical Assessments
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Compassionate and Caring
- Clear Patient Communication
Timeline
Staff Nurse
Al Safwa Hospital by Majesty
04.2022 - Current
Staff Nurse
Al Hammadi Hospital
03.2020 - 04.2022
Staff Nurse - Staff Midwife
Mother's Love Maternity and Lying-In Clinic
01.2017 - 02.2020
Community Health Nurse
Department of Health – Center for Health Development, National Capital Region
01.2016 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Metropolitan Medical Center - CAST
Midwifery - Midwifery
Dr. Jose Fabella Memorial Hospital - SOM
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