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Mercedes Wallace

Pittsburgh,PA

Summary

Compassionate and highly motivated student registered nurse anesthetist (SRNA) seeking to begin my career at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center (CMC). Eager to contribute strong clinical skills, patient-centered care, and a commitment to excellence in anesthesia practice as part of your dynamic team.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Professional Staff Nurse, Expert

UPMC Passavant
05.2024 - Current
  • Medical/Surgical Intensive Care Unit
  • Provide comprehensive care to medical and surgical critical care patients.
  • Experienced in managing patients requiring mechanical ventilation, invasive lines (central, arterial, and Swan-Ganz catheters), administration and titration of intravenous medications, continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT), chest tubes, and targeted temperature management.
  • Administer and titrate intravenous infusions, including vasopressors, sedatives, paralytics, antiarrhythmics, and antihypertensives.
  • Collaborate with physicians and advanced practice providers in the management of critically ill patients; actively participate in daily nurse-led multidisciplinary rounds.
  • Serve as charge nurse and preceptor; respond hospital-wide to changes in patient condition, including cardiac and respiratory arrests.

Senior Professional Staff Nurse Level II

UPMC Presbyterian
04.2023 - 05.2024
  • Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit
  • Provided high-quality care to adult and geriatric patients undergoing cardiothoracic, thoracic, vascular, and heart and/or lung transplant procedures.
  • Experienced in managing patients with advanced mechanical circulatory support, including intra-aortic balloon pumps, Impella devices, LVADs, and ECMO (VA, VV, and VAV).
  • Skilled in the care of patients requiring mechanical ventilation, central and arterial lines, Swan-Ganz catheters, epicardial and transvenous pacing, continuous intravenous infusions, continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT), chest tubes, and targeted temperature management.

Registered Nurse

Amare Medical Network
07.2022 - 03.2023
  • UPMC Mercy | Neuro Intensive Care Unit | 07/2022 - 09/2022
  • UPMC Passavant | Medical/Surgical Intensive Care Unit | 09/2022 - 03/2023

Registered Nurse

Maxim Healthcare
10.2021 - 07.2022


  • Trinity Health System | Medical/Surgical/Cardiac Intensive Care Unit | 10/2021 – 01/2022
  • Butler Memorial Hospital | Medical/Surgical/Cardiac Intensive Care Unit | 01/2022 - 7/2022

Registered Nurse

Allegheny Health Network
11.2020 - 10.2021
  • West Penn Hospital | Medical/Surgical Intensive Care Unit | 11/2020 - 10/2021

Professional Staff Nurse

UPMC Passavant
01.2020 - 11.2020
  • Cardiac/Medical Progressive Care Unit | 01/2020 - 11/2020

Education

Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice -

La Roche University
Pittsburgh, PA
08-2027

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain University
02.2021

Diploma - Nursing

UPMC St. Margaret School of Nursing
Pittsburgh, PA
12-2019

Skills

  • Critical Thinking
  • Time Management and Prioritization
  • Problem Resolution
  • Attention to Detail

Accomplishments

  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
  • National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)

Timeline

Professional Staff Nurse, Expert

UPMC Passavant
05.2024 - Current

Senior Professional Staff Nurse Level II

UPMC Presbyterian
04.2023 - 05.2024

Registered Nurse

Amare Medical Network
07.2022 - 03.2023

Registered Nurse

Maxim Healthcare
10.2021 - 07.2022

Registered Nurse

Allegheny Health Network
11.2020 - 10.2021

Professional Staff Nurse

UPMC Passavant
01.2020 - 11.2020

Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice -

La Roche University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain University

Diploma - Nursing

UPMC St. Margaret School of Nursing

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