Nerea Merino
Summary
Professional healthcare provider with significant experience in patient care and clinical environments. Skilled in administering medications, performing medical procedures, and ensuring patient safety. Strong focus on collaboration, adaptability, and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable team member with excellent communication and problem-solving abilities, able to thrive in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Internal Medicine Unit. Staff Nurse.
Osakidetza
06.2022 - 09.2024
- Supported quality improvement initiatives within the department through active participation in process reviews, data analysis meetings, and implementation of best practices.
- Implemented evidence-based nursing interventions to optimize patient outcomes while using critical thinking skills for effective problem solving.
- Use of CPAP and BIPAP.
- Cannulation and taking blood samples.
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently administering medications, treatments, and IV therapy according to physician orders.
- Use of PICC lines.
- Handle of chest drains and tracheostomies.
- Elderly care, care of patients with dementia or similar conditions.
- Observations checking (BP, pulse, Ta...) and pain management.
- Male and female urethral catheterization.
- Wound management.
- Administration of palliative sedation.
- Promoted patient comfort by addressing concerns promptly, adjusting treatment plans accordingly, and providing emotional support during difficult moments.
Emergency Care Unit
Policlinica Guipúzcoa
11.2023 - 08.2024
- Triage.
- Wound management, bandages and splints colocation.
- Intravenous cannulation.
- Vital signs checking and pain management.
- Covid test.
- Taking blood, bacterial, urine, wound samples.
- Continuously updated knowledge of emergency care best practices through ongoing professional development opportunities and training sessions to provide optimal care for patients.
- Facilitated patient comfort during examinations or procedures by providing reassurance, clear explanations, and gentle physical assistance when required.
Short Stay Unit
Osakidetza
09.2024 - 10.2024
- Prepare patients for interventions.
- Administer medication.
- Provide calm to patients and families.
- Receive admissions and discharge patients.
Education
University Degree in Nursing - Nursing
University of Navarra
Navarra, Spain05.2022
Emergency Nursing Care
Eunez University
03.2024
Skills
Medication monitoring
Medication and IV administration
Direct Patient Care
Wound Care
CPR/AED
Self Motivation
Interpersonal Skills
Conflict Resolution
Professionalism
Multidisciplinary team collaboration
Clinical judgment
Compassionate Care
End of life care
Languages
Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Basque
Advanced (C1)
English
Advanced (C1)
Declaration
‘This Curriculum Vitae is true and correct as at 29/09/2024'
Timeline
Short Stay Unit
Osakidetza
09.2024 - 10.2024
Emergency Care Unit
Policlinica Guipúzcoa
11.2023 - 08.2024
Internal Medicine Unit. Staff Nurse.
Osakidetza
06.2022 - 09.2024
University Degree in Nursing - Nursing
University of Navarra
Emergency Nursing Care
Eunez University
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