Merelyn Fernandez Cotto
Caguas,P.R.
Summary
Reliable employee seeking nursing position. Offering excellent communication and good judgment. Dedicated nursing professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Experienced nurse with over 18 years of experience in nursing. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction. Enthusiastic nurse eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of direct patient care in different healthcare settings. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in Nursing. Results-driven professional prepared for generalist role. Possesses strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs. Skilled in project management, problem-solving, and effective communication. Known for achieving results and fostering reliable work environment. A results-driven professional with comprehensive background in diverse roles. Known for enhancing operational workflows and contributing to cross-functional team success. Reliable, adaptable, and skilled in multitasking and conflict resolution. Experienced with managing multiple responsibilities across various domains. Utilizes strong organizational and problem-solving skills to enhance efficiency. Knowledge of effective team collaboration and adapting to dynamic environments. Effective advisor communicates well with people of all ages and backgrounds. Excellent eye for detail enabling quick identification of areas for improvement and suggesting strategies to help businesses reach goals. Focused on introducing efficient systems and processes. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm. Possesses versatile skills in project management, problem-solving, and collaboration. Brings fresh perspective and strong commitment to quality and success. Recognized for adaptability and proactive approach in delivering effective solutions. Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise. Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence. Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth. Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines. Innovative technology professional with several years of diverse experience. Skilled in enhancing systems and aligning technical solutions with business objectives. Proven success in leading projects from start to finish and contributing to organizational growth and success. Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Generalist Nurse Surgical Intensive Care Unit
VACHS
San Juan, P.R.
03.2015 - Current
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked flexible hours; rotating shifts, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
- Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Served customers in a friendly, efficient manner following outlined steps of service.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
Generalist Nurse Neuro Intensive Care Unit
Medical Center Adults University Hospital
Rio Piedras, P.R.
09.2007 - 03.2015
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries and gunshot wounds.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Performed arterial cut-downs, inserted central lines and inserted endotracheal tubes as part of ICU team.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharge support.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on neurointensive-surgical care unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
- Performed duties in accordance with all applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to all customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
05.2007
- Awarded Magna Cum Laude
- Job-related courses: ACLS and Critical Care Course
Skills
- Pre- and post-surgical care
- Surgical patient care
- Direct Patient Care
- Due care plans
- Interdisciplinary care
- Eldercare experience
- Personal care needs
- Follow-up care
- MS office
- Integrity and honesty
- Problem-solving
- Assessments
- Analytical thinking
- Process improvement
- Continuous improvement
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Generalist Nurse Surgical Intensive Care Unit - VACHS
03.2015 - Current
Generalist Nurse Neuro Intensive Care Unit - Medical Center Adults University Hospital
09.2007 - 03.2015
University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus - Bachelor of Science, Nursing Science