Veronica Mergen, RN License

#RN60673636 Bellingham,
WA 98229
Profile
I am a licensed registered nurse and 2016 graduate of Whatcom Community Colleges nursing
program. My training included over 400 hours of clinical experience in various healthcare
settings, including a 120 hour preceptorship in the acute inpatient rehabilitation unit at
PeaceHealth Saint Josephs Medical Center. I am committed to continuing my education and
obtaining relevant certifications. I am currently a student in Western Washington
Universitys RN-to-BSN Program and plan to graduate in August, 2017. I believe quality
nursing care is patient-centered, respectful, and compassionate to all individuals.

Skills and Qualifications

Proficient in Point Click Care, Centricity, Microsoft Office.
Establishes trust with patients and family members.
Organized and flexible to shifting and competing demands while providing patient care.

Education
RN-to-BSN Program Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA
August 2017
Associates in Science Nursing Whatcom Community College, Bellingham, WA
June 2016
Bachelor of Arts English Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA
June 2004

Work Experience
Mount Baker Pain Clinic Bellingham, WA
2017 to present
Ambulatory Care Nurse: Pre-procedure patient assessment, implementation of appropriate
interventions, assisting provider in procedure room, monitoring patient, and documentation.

Shuksan Rehabilitation Center Bellingham, WA

2016 to 2017
Staff RN: Coordinate and provide patient-centered, safe and effective care to Medicare and
long term residents. Medication administration, wound care, patient education, supervise and
delegate duties to nursing assistants, thorough documentation of cares and assessments.

Keller Supply Company Ferndale, WA

2004-2014
Administrative Assistant: Provided customer service and performed bookkeeping duties.
Processed product warranties according to manufacturer and company policies.

Western Washington University Bellingham, WA

2002-2004
Whatcom Community College Bellingham, WA
2000-2002
Writing Assistant: Evaluated and analyzed writing assignments in one to one conferences
with student writers. Set goals, taught writing strategies, demonstrated how to utilize writing
resources, and elicited ideas through questions and discussion.

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Bellingham Technical College Bellingham, WA
1999
Office Assistant: Assisted with the functioning of the Career Center activities. Made copies,
answered phones, and set appointments.

Mount Baker Care Center Bellingham, WA

1998-1999
Sehome Park Care Center Bellingham, WA
1993-1998
Certified Nursing Assistant: Provided safe and efficient direct care for residents in a skilled
nursing facility.
Western Washington University Projects and Presentations

Youth and Tobacco Products Classroom Presentation

Winter 2017
Mepilex Dressing vs. Critic-Aid Barrier Product Group Presentation at PeaceHealth Saint Joseph
Winter 2017

Volunteer Experience & Professional Organizations

Whatcom Alliance for Health Advancement

Volunteer 2015-2016
Student Nurses of Whatcom (SNOW) Community Service
Representative 2014-2016
American Nurses Association Member
Washington State Nurses Association Member
Student Nurses of Washington State Member
National Student Nurses Association Member

References

Jada Ginnett, RN
Nursing Instructor
Whatcom Community College
237 West Kellogg Road, HPC 209
Bellingham, WA 98226
360-383-3587

Kathy Steinberg, RN (Preceptor)

Staff RN PeaceHealth Saint Josephs Medical Center
360-927-2726

Rick Taunton
Manager at Keller Supply Company
rtaunton@kellersupply.com
360-392-8254

Robert Ogmundson
Former coworker at Keller Supply Company
360-224-4288
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