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Staci Mercer

Summary

Accomplished Charge Nurse with a proven track record at Fallsgrove Endoscopy Center. Enhanced patient satisfaction and streamlining operations. Expert in patient care assessment and clear communication. I excel in clinical judgment and compassionate advocacy. Skilled in team coordination and improving treatment strategies.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Charge Nurse

Fallsgrove Endoscopy Center
- Current
  • Optimized patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and interviewing all personnel.
  • Coordinated and supervised daily administrative duties including coordinating schedules for 25 employees to support the safe flow of patients through the center from start to finish.
  • Acted as onsite expert in clinical skills, being a resource for all staff members.
  • Oversee patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
  • Investigated and resolved issues affecting center operations and patient care.
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for preparation for procedures and recovery.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Acted as liaison between physicians and nurses
  • Assured compliance to all clinical policies and procedures

Registered Nurse

GIEA Endoscopy Center
  • Assessed and prepared patients for endoscopy/colonoscopy procedures.
  • Recovered patients post anesthesia.
  • Assessed patients health history, maintained progress notes, consents and discharge documents.
  • Inserted peripheral IV's.
  • Reviewed discharge instructions with patients and their families.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Served as a resource to co-workers.
  • Precepted all new RN's to the center.
  • Responsible for weekly medication ordering and maintaining par levels.

Same Day Surgery Nurse

MedStar Harbor Hospital
  • Conducted pre-operative and post-operative assessments, prepared and recovered pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.
  • Admitted and assessed patients from the operating room.
  • Assessed and treated post-operative pain, nausea and other side effects following anesthesia.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams, including physicians, anesthesia, nurses and technicians to guarantee exceptional patient outcomes.
  • Educated patients and families in regards to procedures and discharge; coordinated with other personnel in preparing patients for surgery.
  • IV starts, medication administration, infusion of blood and blood products.
  • Recovered up to three patients at a time including patients from special procedures, such as cardiac catheterizations.
  • Reviewed post-op instructions and prescriptions with patients and their families.


Operating Room Registered Nurse

MedStar Harbor Hospital
  • Maintained a sterile environment within the operating room, reducing the risk of infection.
  • Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
  • Implemented time-out protocols before starting surgeries, verified correct patient identification and procedural details.
  • Prepared equipment and supplies necessary for each surgical procedure and ensured availability of supplies when needed by surgeons.
  • Collected, labeled and transported specimens to lab for testing.
  • Conducted thorough preoperative assessments to identify potential risks and address concerns prior to surgery.
  • Coordinated with anesthesia providers to ensure proper administration of anesthesia during procedures.
  • Served as a liaison between the surgical team and family members, providing timely updates on patient progress.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Towson University
Towson, MD

Associate of Science - Nursing

Howard Community College
Columbia, MD

Skills

  • Strong assessment, problem solving and decision making skills
  • Documentation
  • Compassionate and Caring
  • Strong Clinical Judgment
  • Attention to Detail
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Patient and family education
  • Clear Patient Communication

Additional Information

Maryland Board of Nursing

Registered Nurse, License #R165756


Basic Life Support(BLS)

American Heart Association

Active through 03/2026


Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

American Heart Association

Active through 03/2026

Timeline

Charge Nurse

Fallsgrove Endoscopy Center
- Current

Registered Nurse

GIEA Endoscopy Center

Same Day Surgery Nurse

MedStar Harbor Hospital

Operating Room Registered Nurse

MedStar Harbor Hospital

Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Towson University

Associate of Science - Nursing

Howard Community College

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