Erin Mercier
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with 15 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Medical Day Care
05.2023 - Current
- Initiation of peripheral IV's for supportive care and administration of IV antibiotics, hydration, electrolyte replacement, bisphosphonates, IV iron, various blood products and components, biologic medication
- Provided care for CVC's, PICC lines and IVAD's -including dressing changes, cap changes, blood draws and site assessment
- Perform therapeutic phlebotomies
- Perform blood draws as required
- Wound assessment and care
Registered Nurse
NRGH Cancer Clinic
12.2022 - Current
- Provided care, assessment and education for patients receiving chemotherapy; administration of oral, intravenous and subcutaneous chemotherapy
- Perform comprehensive chemotherapy symptom assessment and provide management strategies and teaching to patients
- Provided care for IVAD's and PICC lines
- Assessment of the need for supportive care and provide appropriate referrals.
Registered Nurse
AVI
09.2022 - 09.2023
- Work in the Enhanced Harm Reduction Clinic (EHR) providing community based, pharmaceutical alternatives to the toxic drug supply
- Provide harm reduction support through education, distribution of harm reduction supplies and Naloxone training and distribution
- Work independently and within a multidisciplinary team providing holistic person centered care, including assessment, screening, education, referrals, and advocacy and support for clients who are accessing the EHR program
- Provide care, education and support around substance use, physical and mental health concerns, sexual health, wound management, and general wellness.
Nursing Coordinator, Community Health Nurse, Holistic Nutritionist
Tillicum Lelum Aboriginal Health Centre
01.2022 - 09.2022
- Assist in the ongoing development of policies, procedures, and guidelines for Tillicum Lelum Health Centre
- New staff hiring, orientation and ongoing training; oversee nursing program; ensure care is being provided in a culturally sensitive and holistic manner
- Maintain facility and all office and clinical equipment
- Provide assessment, screening, counseling, educational and referral services to clients in a holistic environment in an effort to prevent and promote optimal health
- Implement and run a full immunization program to all clients (newborn to elderly)
- Nutrition counseling and education in group environments and individual sessions, including diabetes, CKD, liver disease, pregnancy, pre and post natal.
Nurse Manager, Nurse Educator, Infusion Nurse
Echo Health Infusion Clinic
11.2020 - 06.2022
- Manage personnel activities including hiring, training, discipline, performance reviews, scheduling, communication and staff meetings
- Develop and implement clinical policies and procedures to provide best possible patient care
- Provide clinical teaching and supervision
- Communicate with clinical staff to ensure policies and procedures are executed in a safe, effective and compliant manner
- Ensure office hours, facilities and clinical equipment are maintained in accordance with patient needs and internal policies
- Lias with physicians, pharmacies, pharmaceutical and biotechnology clients regarding education and implementation of product specific programs
- Keep records of educational activities and prepare reports
- Provide direct patient care in the administration biologic medication, infusion monitoring, document and report on all activities as directed by program protocols
- Provide patient education based on program protocols, individually or in groups.
Registered Nurse
Tom Baker Cancer Center
02.2013 - 09.2020
- Outpatient Hematology/Bone Marrow Transplant clinical assessments in a all areas, including multiple myeloma, leukemia, lymphoma and bone marrow transplant clinics
- Provided care for patients undergoing work-up for autologous and allogeneic stem cell transplants, care of patients pre-transplant, and post-transplant
- Provided care for patients experiencing complications arising from chemotherapy and stem cell transplantation including multi-system complications and failure
- Assessment and administration of oral, intravenous and subcutaneous chemotherapy
- Assist with investigative procedures including bone marrow biopsies and lumbar punctures
- Assessment of the need for supportive care and provide appropriate referrals
- Work as part of a dynamic interdisciplinary team to provide support and care for both patients and families
Registered Nurse
Foothills Medical Center
09.2009 - 01.2013
- Inpatient Hematology/Oncology/Bone Marrow and Stem Cell Transplant Unit
- Provided care for patients undergoing work-up for autologous and allogeneic stem cell transplants, care of patients pre-transplant, and post-transplant
- Provided care for patients experiencing complications arising from chemotherapy and stem cell transplantation including multi-system complications and failure,
- Provided care for CVC's, PICC lines and implanted ports-including dressing changes, cap changes, blood draws and site assessment
- Administration of chemotherapy and blood products
- Charge nurse responsibilities
- Worked as part of a dynamic interdisciplinary team to provide support and care for both patients and families.
Education
Diploma - Holistic Nutrition
Canadian School of Natural Nutrition
Victoria, BC08.2021
Bachelor of Nursing -
University of Calgary
Calgary, AB04.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Kinesiology
University of Alberta
Camrose, AB12.2006
Skills
- BCCNU Registered Nursing License
- Clinical Leadership
- Nursing Staff Development and Education
- Clinical Quality Improvement
- Policy and Procedures Development
- Nursing Staff Supervision
- Department Management
- Organization and Time Management
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- CPR/AED Level C
- BC Cancer Chemotherapy Administration Certification
- Immunization Certification
- Phlebotomy Certification
- Nursing Preceptor Certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Medical Day Care
05.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
NRGH Cancer Clinic
12.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
AVI
09.2022 - 09.2023
Nursing Coordinator, Community Health Nurse, Holistic Nutritionist
Tillicum Lelum Aboriginal Health Centre
01.2022 - 09.2022
Nurse Manager, Nurse Educator, Infusion Nurse
Echo Health Infusion Clinic
11.2020 - 06.2022
Registered Nurse
Tom Baker Cancer Center
02.2013 - 09.2020
Registered Nurse
Foothills Medical Center
09.2009 - 01.2013
Diploma - Holistic Nutrition
Canadian School of Natural Nutrition
Bachelor of Nursing -
University of Calgary
Bachelor of Arts - Kinesiology
University of Alberta
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