MARIA MILAGROS MERCADO
Registered Nurse
Portsmouth
Summary
I am a highly skilled nursing professional with more than 15 years of clinical - bedside experience coupled with a passion for providing the safe and quality nursing care for patients. The majority of my experience are in international medical facilities, some of which are JCI accredited. I am a compassionate and empathetic advocate for patients and families prioritizing their education on health and wellbeing. I am well - versed in patient assessment, the development of nursing diagnoses and in providing and managing care for patients with acute or chronic concerns. I have a wealth of experience in structured and unstructured environments, smoothly coordinating multiple activities and competing priorities.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education
Work History
STAFF NURSE/ TOP BAND 5
QUEEN ALEXANDRA HOSPITAL
2022.12 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive and focused assessments of patients to determine their health status and care needs, including vital signs, pain levels, and mobility
- Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and patients, ensuring they are tailored to specific trauma and orthopedic conditions
- Perform and manage wound care, including dressing changes, wound assessments, and ensuring appropriate infection control measures are in place
- Administer prescribed medications and treatments safely and accurately, monitoring patients for any adverse reactions or side effects
- Continuously monitor patients' progress, including observing for signs of complications or changes in their condition, and documenting these observations accurately
- Provide education and support to patients and their families regarding their conditions, treatment plans, and post-operative care, promoting self-management and understanding
- Support and assist in orthopedic procedures and surgeries, including pre-operative preparations and post-operative care, ensuring a sterile environment and patient safety
- Respond promptly to emergencies, including managing acute trauma cases and stabilizing patients before further intervention or transfer
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, including nursing notes, care plans, and any other documentation required for continuity of care and legal purposes
- Work effectively within a multidisciplinary team, including surgeons, physiotherapists, and occupational therapists, to coordinate care and support the overall treatment and rehabilitation process
- Assess and manage patients' pain levels using various pain relief methods, including medication, non-pharmacological techniques, and positioning, to ensure optimal comfort and recovery
- Assist patients with mobility issues, including helping with transfers, ambulation, and use of mobility aids, while promoting safe and effective movement and preventing complications like pressure sores and muscle atrophy
- Monitor and support patients' nutritional needs, including assisting with dietary assessments, ensuring adequate intake, and coordinating with dietitians for specialized nutritional plans, particularly post-operatively
- Provide comprehensive pre-operative and post-operative care, including patient preparation, monitoring for complications, wound care, and support with rehabilitation exercises as directed by physiotherapists
- Act as an advocate for patients, ensuring their preferences and needs are communicated and respected within the care plan, and addressing any concerns or issues they may have about their treatment or recovery process.
NURSE SPECIALIST/CHARGE NURSE
PRINCE MOHAMMED BIN ABDULAZIZ HOSPITAL
2016.03 - 2022.12
- Acts as a leader and coordinator of the nursing staff on an assigned unit for a given shift
- Delegates patients, handles staffing schedules, work through conflicts and promote patient-centred quality care
- Works as a shift manager
- Allocates staff nurses for patient care based on patient acuity and patient classification system
- Performs administrative task in the ward/unit
- Coordinates the procedures such as admission and discharge of patients
- Overlooks the duties of the nurses
- Serves as a source of information to nurses on the shift
- Collaborates with medical staff and attends with rounds
- Observes and evaluates nursing care effectiveness on shift
- Adjusts assignments based on patient acuity.
NURSE SPECIALIST/STAFF NURSE
PRINCE MOHAMMED BIN ABDULAZIZ HOSPITAL
2014.03 - 2022.12
- Assess patient’s health problems and needs
- Develops and implements nursing care plans based on the patient’s needs and nursing process
- Assists physicians during their rounds and monitors execution of physician’s orders
- Administers medications according to prescribed orders and timing, and according to policy and procedure
- Understands and uses the patient classification system including patient acuity in organizing work
- Monitors patient’s vital signs including pain and assesses patient’s response to treatment
- Maintains proper documentation, accurate and complete medical records
- Uses supplies, instruments and equipment judiciously and safely and promptly reports to the Charge/Head Nurse or Maintenance Department for any failure or malfunctioning equipment and reduction of supply inventory
- Participates and supports training and development of nursing students and interns
- Attends relevant in-service continuing educational programs
- Competent to perform all nursing procedures according to area of specialty in order to provide high standard patient care for assigned patients and evaluation outcome of care.
STAFF NURSE/CHARGE NURSE
KINGDOM HOSPITAL AND CONSULTING CLINICS
2009.09 - 2013.09
- Provides total patient care as assigned according to the core standards of patient care and established policies and evidence-based practices
- Assumes accountability for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care plan as well as discharge planning for each patient
- Determines appropriately nursing priorities and utilizes time efficiently to manage patient care
- Documents all relevant information correctly, appropriately, and in a timely manner
- Ensures availability, completion, of all nursing documentation in medication records
- Reports equipment failures, safety and security issues, and/or reduction of supply inventory to Nurse Manager or designee
- Demonstrates collaborative multi-disciplinary partnerships working towards the achievements of constant improvement in quality care
- Acts as an advocate for patients and families
- Identifies ideas that will improve the quality of patient care, as well as issues that might negatively affect patient care outcomes using the professional practice framework
- Supports and assists the Nurse Manager and colleagues in establishing a good working atmosphere
- Promotes a safe environment and safe patient care by embracing a safety culture and identifying areas of risk to Nurse Manager and designee
- Contributes to the achievement of cost efficiency savings on the unit
- Maintains an awareness of resource utilization and exercising the most effective and efficient use of staff supplies and services.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) -
St. Paul College Foundation Inc.
Cebu City, Philippines 2002.06 - 2006.05
Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology (BSMT) - undefined
Velez College
Cebu City, Philippines 2001.06 - 2002.05
Secondary Education (High School Diploma) - undefined
Colegio de San Francisco Javier
Palompon, Leyte 1997.06 - 2001.05
Primary Education (Elementary Diploma) - undefined
Colegio de San Francisco Javier
Palompon, Leyte 1991.06 - 1997.05
Skills
1. Patient Assessment, Care Planning and Care Management
2. Medication Preparation, Administration and Monitoring
3. Patient and Family Health Education
4. Patient Records Management
5. Team Leadership and Staff Coordination
6. Interdisciplinary and Multidisciplinary Collaboration
7. Quality Improvement and Development
8. Emergency and Crisis Response (Patient and Unit)
Contactnumber - Uk
0047946665883
Emailaddress
mamilmercardo34@gmail.com
Skypeid
maria milagros cardillo
Covidvaccinationdetails
AZTRAZENECA, 02/03/2021, 01/07/2021
Employmentreferences
- STELLA MAE BACAR, PRINCE MOHAMMED BIN ABDULAZIZ HOSPITAL, NURSE EDUCATOR, bacars@pmah.med.sa
- VIRGILIO ENRIQUEZ, PRINCE MOHAMMED BIN ABDULAZIZ HOSPITAL, NURSE SUPERVISOR, enriquezjrv@pmah.med.sa
Professional Registration
- 1, Registered Nurse (Philippines), Philippine Regulatory Commission, 0409333, 11/16/2006
- 2, Nurse Specialist (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia), Saudi Commission for Health Specialties, 10-RN-0330328, 09/09/2014
- Nurse Technician, Saudi Commission for Health Specialties, 10-RN-0330328, 01/10/2010
- 3, Band 5 Staff Nurse (England, United Kingdom), Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), 23D0685O, 04/12/2023
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Filipino
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
STAFF NURSE/ TOP BAND 5
QUEEN ALEXANDRA HOSPITAL
2022.12 - Current
NURSE SPECIALIST/CHARGE NURSE
PRINCE MOHAMMED BIN ABDULAZIZ HOSPITAL
2016.03 - 2022.12
NURSE SPECIALIST/STAFF NURSE
PRINCE MOHAMMED BIN ABDULAZIZ HOSPITAL
2014.03 - 2022.12
STAFF NURSE/CHARGE NURSE
KINGDOM HOSPITAL AND CONSULTING CLINICS
2009.09 - 2013.09
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) -
St. Paul College Foundation Inc.
2002.06 - 2006.05
Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology (BSMT) - undefined
Velez College
2001.06 - 2002.05
Secondary Education (High School Diploma) - undefined
Colegio de San Francisco Javier
1997.06 - 2001.05
Primary Education (Elementary Diploma) - undefined
Colegio de San Francisco Javier
1991.06 - 1997.05
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