Marisela Mercado
Valencia
Summary
Dedicated and detail-oriented Licensed Vocational Nurse with experience in urgent care and outpatient settings. Experienced in patient assessment, IV therapy, medication administration, wound care, diagnostic testing, and patient education. Recently completed an RN program and prepared to transition into a Registered Nurse role, bringing strong clinical skills, effective teamwork, and a commitment to delivering safe, high-quality, patient-centered care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LVN III
Kaiser Permanente
Lancaster, CA
07.2024 - Current
- Administer medications via oral (PO), intramuscular (IM), subcutaneous (SQ), and intradermal (ID) routes.
- Perform patient triage and obtain vital signs.
- Start peripheral IVs, administer IV fluids, and perform blood draws.
- Collect diagnostic specimens and perform point-of-care testing, including glucose, urinalysis, and pregnancy tests.
- Provide wound care.
- Assist providers with examinations and in-office procedures.
- Obtain 12-lead EKGs.
- Document patient care accurately in the electronic medical record (EMR).
- Follow infection control, safety, and OSHA guidelines.
LVN II
Providence Facey Medical Group
Valencia, CA
08.2023 - Current
- Perform patient triage and obtain vital signs.
- Start peripheral IVs, administer IV fluids, and insert Foley catheters.
- Perform blood draws and collect specimens for diagnostic testing.
- Administer medications via oral (PO), intramuscular (IM), subcutaneous (SQ), intradermal (ID), and intravenous (IV) routes.
- Provide wound care and perform point-of-care testing, including blood glucose monitoring.
- Assist physicians with procedures, including suture and staple removal.
- Monitor patient conditions and report changes to the healthcare team.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to provide safe, high-quality patient care.
LVN I
Sierra Medical Group
Palmdale, CA
04.2022 - 08.2023
- Performed patient triage and obtained vital signs in a fast-paced urgent care setting.
- Started peripheral IVs, administered IV fluids and medications, and collected diagnostic specimens.
- Provided wound care and assisted with podiatric procedures.
- Obtained 12-lead EKGs, performed ankle-brachial index (ABI) and pulmonary function tests (PFTs), and conducted point-of-care testing, including blood glucose monitoring.
- Performed ear lavage and prepared procedure rooms for patient care.
- Coordinated patient scheduling and supported daily clinic operations.
- Monitored patient responses, documented care accurately in the electronic medical record (EMR), and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Collaborated with the interdisciplinary team to provide safe, high-quality patient care.
- Educated patients and families on medications, treatment plans, and disease management.
Education
Associate Degree - Nursing
Antelope Valley College
Lancaster, Ca12-2026
Licensed Vocational Nurse -
Antelope Valley College
Lancaster, CA07-2021
Associate of Arts - Natural Science
Pasadena City College
Pasadena, CA2015
Limited X-Ray Technician/ Medical Assistant -
Kaplan College
North Hollywood07-2010
Skills
- Peripheral IV insertion
- IV therapy
- Infusion therapy
- Venipuncture/Blood collection
- Patient assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Triage
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
Certification
- California Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
- Limited X-Ray Technician license
- IV Therapy & Blood Withdrawal Certification
- BLS (American Heart Association)
- Skin, Wound, and Ostomy Certification
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
LVN III
Kaiser Permanente
07.2024 - Current
LVN II
Providence Facey Medical Group
08.2023 - Current
LVN I
Sierra Medical Group
04.2022 - 08.2023
Associate Degree - Nursing
Antelope Valley College
Licensed Vocational Nurse -
Antelope Valley College
Associate of Arts - Natural Science
Pasadena City College
Limited X-Ray Technician/ Medical Assistant -
Kaplan College