Aleta Merritt
West Park,FL
Summary
Registered Nurse for 8 years licensed in Florida. Responsible RN III with excellent communication skills demonstrated by 7 years of experience in healthcare as a Patient Care Associate. Enthusiastic with excellent people skills and dedicated work ethic, and ensuring high standards of culturally competent care for wide variety of patients with diverse needs.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
Memorial Regional Hospital
01.2016 - Current
- Followed infection control procedures.
- Monitored fluid intake and output levels.
- Documented patient information
- Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability.
- Ensured HIPAA compliance.
- Chronic patient care in med-surg unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for 6 patients per shift.
- Managed care for post-operative patients through discharge.
- Closely monitored acute conditions.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding healthcare teams.
- Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses.
- Provided on-call care at all times of day and night.
- Prevented complications for post-operative patients through careful monitoring, early detection of issues, and prompt intervention when needed.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques such as wound management, medication administration, and lifestyle modifications to promote long-term wellness.
- Facilitated efficient discharge planning with case managers, social workers, therapists, physicians, and other healthcare professionals involved in the treatment plan.
Patient Care Associate
Memorial Regional Hospital
Hollywood, FL
04.2004 - 09.2008
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Assisted with various diagnostic procedures such as drawing blood samples, obtaining EKG readings, and collecting urine specimens for laboratory testing.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by communicating pertinent patient information during detailed handoff reports.
Education
Master Of Science - Clinical Nurse Leader
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZBachelor of Science in Nursing -
Chamberlain University, 2017
Downers Grove, ILSkills
- Patient/family focused
- Professional bedside manner
- Strong clinical judgment
- Acute care expertise
- Chest pain management expert
- Monitored TR Bands
- Thorough physical assessments
- High level of autonomy
- Problem resolution capability
- Adept at prioritizing/managing deadlines
- Neurology awareness
- Foley catheter insertion/removal familiarity
- Patient and family advocacy
- Staff Management
- Catheter Care
- Pre-and Post-Operative Care
- Enteral Feeding
- Chronic Disease Management
- Telemetry monitoring
- Tracheostomy Care
- Central Line Management
- Intravenous therapy
Certifications/ Licensure
Registered Nurse 9421708 Exp 4/30/2025
Basic Life Suppot Exp August 2024
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Exp August 2024
Telemetry Certificate Received January 2021
Team-building For Leaders 2023
NIH Stroke Scale Training & Certification 2023
Timeline
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
Memorial Regional Hospital
01.2016 - Current
Patient Care Associate
Memorial Regional Hospital
04.2004 - 09.2008
Master Of Science - Clinical Nurse Leader
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Chamberlain University, 2017