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Mercy Neufeld

Calgary

Summary

Caring and compassionate Student Nurse well-versed in anatomy and physiology, nursing fundamentals and medical terminology. Responds to emergencies with grace and a calm mentality. Demonstrated success in delivering superior care to multiple patients, balanced with a high-volume task load.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Student Nurse

South Health Campus/ Mount Royal University
09.2021 - Current
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms
  • Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care
  • Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies
  • Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan
  • Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.

Graduate Research Assistant

University of Lethbridge
01.2014 - 09.2016
  • Performed statistical, qualitative and quantitative analysis
  • Contributed to professionally-written scientific paper for publication
  • Gathered, reviewed, and summarized literature from scientific journals such as SciFinder and PubMed and produced graphs and other scientific calculations using MS Excel
  • Recorded data and maintained source documentation following good documentation practices
  • Prepared materials for reports, presentations and submission to peer-reviewed journal publications
  • Wrote and edited data collection forms and questionnaires
  • Maintained and calibrated equipment for precision and accuracy.

Registered Nurse

Lafarge (Unicem) Hospital
09.2010 - 12.2013
  • Monitored patients' comfort and safety during examinations and tests to alert physicians of abnormalities and changes in patient response
  • Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education
  • Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy
  • Administered first aid treatment and life support to care for sick or injured individuals
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations
  • Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit
  • Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.

Registered Midwife

University Of Calabar Teaching Hospital -maternity
11.2012 - 09.2013
  • Assisted mothers with breastfeeding, self-care and postpartum healthcare.
  • Performed prenatal and postnatal examinations.
  • Gave emotional support to expecting mothers by answering questions and alleviating concerns.
  • Offered primary care to expecting mothers and newborn infants.
  • Handled labor and delivery for mothers
  • Participated in advanced practice training and worked alongside physicians.
  • Performed neonatal assessments by checking baby's vital signs and performing physical exams to determine overall health at birth.
  • Kept accurate medical records by documenting patient prenatal care, labor and delivery and postpartum care.
  • Educated mothers and families on pregnancy-related topics to inform and prepare for pregnancy, childbirth and newborn care.

Professional Experience

South Health Campus Unit 78 (Ortho/Med Unit)
01.2022 - 04.2022
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Developed reliable, efficient and accurate head to toe assessment skills.
  • Ability to organize, prioritize and care for patients in the orthopedic/medical unit.
  • Ambulates patient to improve health and circulation using different kinds of assistive devices.
  • Maintain overall safety of the patients, offer warm blankets and fluids when not contraindicated.
  • Administered prescribed medications.

Professional Experience

South Health Campus Hospital Unit 58 (Neurology)
09.2022 - 12.2022
  • While under pressure, I was able to manage acutely ill and very busy patients and apply my knowledge of theory to the patient situation.
  • Successfully inserted foley catheters
  • Safely administer medications including IV medications.
  • Promote patient safety and employ critical thinking to remedy situations.

Professional Experience

Rockyview General Hospital (Acute Care)
09.2023 - 10.2023
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance to my patients and their families.
  • Successfully initiate IVs and set up IV infusions
  • Superb understanding on how to work the connect care platform
  • Strong advocate for patients and their families
  • Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to primary nursing staff.
  • Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.

Professional Experience

Peter Lougheed Centre Unit 32 (Postpartum)
10.2023 - Current
  • Assisted mothers in establishing breastfeeding relationships with infants with proper latching demonstrations.
  • Monitored and assessed mother and newborn after delivery to ascertain proper healing and recovery.
  • Educated new parents on how to properly care for infants by instructing parents on bottle feeding, bathing, circumcision care and breastfeeding.
  • Supported pregnant women in healthy labor processes.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Mount Royal University
Calgary, AB
09.2025

Master of Science - Nursing

University of Lethbridge
Lethbridge, AB
09.2016

Bachelor of Science - Midwifery

University of Calabar
Cross River
09.2012

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Calabar
Cross River
09.2010

Skills

  • CRM Software
  • Medication Side Effect Knowledge
  • Intramuscular Injections
  • Infection Control
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Charting and Documentation
  • Standard Medical Equipment
  • Team Collaboration
  • PPE Compliance
  • EHR Software
  • Physician Collaboration
  • Patient Evaluation
  • ConnectCare Competent

Certification

  • Registered Nurse, NNMCN 2010
  • Registered Midwife, NNMCN, 2012
  • Masters in Nursing (Research-based), ULeth, 2016
  • BLS certification, St. Mark James Training- August 2022
  • It's your Move e-learning module certification, AHS- July 2022
  • SCM certification, AHS, September 2021
  • ConnectCare certification, AHS, September 2022

Timeline

Professional Experience

Peter Lougheed Centre Unit 32 (Postpartum)
10.2023 - Current

Professional Experience

Rockyview General Hospital (Acute Care)
09.2023 - 10.2023

Professional Experience

South Health Campus Hospital Unit 58 (Neurology)
09.2022 - 12.2022

Professional Experience

South Health Campus Unit 78 (Ortho/Med Unit)
01.2022 - 04.2022

Clinical Student Nurse

South Health Campus/ Mount Royal University
09.2021 - Current

Graduate Research Assistant

University of Lethbridge
01.2014 - 09.2016

Registered Midwife

University Of Calabar Teaching Hospital -maternity
11.2012 - 09.2013

Registered Nurse

Lafarge (Unicem) Hospital
09.2010 - 12.2013

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Mount Royal University

Master of Science - Nursing

University of Lethbridge

Bachelor of Science - Midwifery

University of Calabar

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Calabar
Mercy Neufeld