Melissa Mershimer

5705 Tulane Avenue, Austintown, OH 44515

(330)-509-3717
mershimer2@zoominternet.net

EDUCATION
Youngstown State University Youngstown, OH Projected Graduation: May 4, 2024
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing

STUDENT CLINICAL EXPERIENCES

 Mercy St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital: 120-hour preceptorship L&D
o Planned and provided high-quality, comprehensive care for 1-2 patients per shift.
 Mercy St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital: 15-week clinical rotations 5WE-MS, 4SE, MICU, BHI
 Mercy, St. Joseph Warren Hospital: 15-week clinical rotation 3-MS
 Akron Children’s Hospital Main Campus: 15-week clinical rotation Pediatric Unit

WORK EXPERIENCE
St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Boardman, OH February 2022 – Present
 Student Nurse Extern on 4S Intermediate, Progressive Care Unit.
 Assists in patient care and various medical procedures under the direction of RNs, assists the nursing team with
admitting, transferring, and discharging patients, and observe, document, and communicate patient conditions
with RNs.
 Proficient assessment, time management, and organizational skills. Knowledge and understanding of EPIC
electronic health record.
Caprice Health Care Center North Lima, OH August 2021 – February 2022
 STNA responsible for managing time efficiently, documenting patient care and activities performed, assisting
residents with ADLs and activities, and providing emotional support.
Plato’s Closet Boardman, OH May 2020 – August 2021
 Shift Leader responsible for delegating tasks, problem-solving, and training employees.

CERTIFICATIONS & SERVICE LEARNING

 American Heart Association, BLS CPR Certification, Expiration date: July 2025
 Stop the Bleed Training, Mercy Health Care, Amanda Lencyk, Coordinator, November 2023
 Project Dawn, Narcan Certification, Mahoning County Health Department, November 2023
 QPR Suicide Training and Prevention, Mahoning County Health Department, October 2023
 FEMA Certification, Introduction to Incident Command System, ICS-100, August 2023
 FEMA Certification, Applying Healthcare Organization, ICS-200, August 2023
 Participant in Dr. Laura Calcagni’s Fall 2022 YSU research study, Post-conference Debriefing Methods for
Clinical Judgement Development in Nursing Students

HONORS & AWARDS

 Dean’s List: Fall 2023
 President’s List: Spring 2023

ACTIVITIES & ORGANIZATIONS

 YSU Student Nurses Association (SNA) member

REFERENCES
 Available upon request