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Work History
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Mercy Munyua

Elk Grove

Summary

Highly motivated and compassionate new graduate nurse with over 600 hours of hands-on clinical experience in both acute and outpatient care settings. Skilled in in-patient assessment, therapeutic communication, and delivering culturally competent, evidence-based care. Eager to contribute to a team that values safe, collaborative, and holistic nursing practice.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Operating Room Assistant

Hoag Hospital Newport Beach
Newport Beach
08.2022 - 12.2023
  • Collaborated with nursing staff to ensure patient safety and comfort pre-surgery.
  • Participated in continuing education programs related to OR practices and procedures.
  • Followed standard precautions using personal protective equipment to maintain safe and secure settings.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Pamoja Medical
Anaheim
05.2020 - 02.2022
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
  • Communicated effectively with patients to address concerns and provide support.
  • Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
03-2025

Associate of Science - Pre-nursing

Fullerton College
Fullerton, CA
06-2023

Associate of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies

Fullerton College
Fullerton, CA
08-2020

Skills

  • Patient safety prioritization
  • Aseptic techniques
  • Team collaboration
  • Effective communication
  • Compassionate care
  • Medication and IV administration

Clinical Experience

Unit                                                Hours                                 Location

Foundations of Nursing:            70 Hours                 Abrazo Arrowhead Campus
Medical-Surgical:                      207 Hours                Abrazo Arrowhead Campus
Critical Care:                              66 Hours                  Abrazo West Hospital
Obstetrics & Pediatrics:            108 Hours                 Abrazo Arrowhead Campus
Transition to Practice :              126 Hours                 Abrazo West Campus
Population Health:                     48 Hours                  Vista Alegra Senior Village
Psychiatric:                                54 Hours                  Destiny Springs Healthcare

Languages

English
Professional
Swahili
Professional

Certification

  • Basic life support certified, renewed 01/2025

Timeline

Operating Room Assistant

Hoag Hospital Newport Beach
08.2022 - 12.2023

Certified Nursing Assistant

Pamoja Medical
05.2020 - 02.2022

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Grand Canyon University

Associate of Science - Pre-nursing

Fullerton College

Associate of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies

Fullerton College
Mercy Munyua