Alise Merchant
Westerville,OH
Summary
Accomplished Clinical Nurse Leader with 15 years of cardiology experience in high-volume outpatient settings. Expertise in cardiovascular patient care, care coordination, and quality improvement. Led multidisciplinary teams to optimize workflows and enhance patient outcomes through effective medication management and education.
Overview
1
1
Certification
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Mount Carmel Heart and Vascular
Westerville, Ohio
2015 - Current
- Supported patient care teams in delivering quality nursing services.
- Provided patient teaching on new medications and upcoming procedures.
- Facilitated prior authorization requests for medications and diagnostic testing to ensure timely patient access.
- Assisted healthcare provider with patient consultations during clinic hours.
- Trained and mentored new hire nurses on clinical procedures and protocols to enhance team competency.
- Triaged patient phone calls for symptoms, side effects, and vital sign assessments, providing critical information for care decisions.
- Tracked supply inventory of medication samples and proper dispensing documents.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Capital City Cardiology
Columbus, Ohio
01.2011 - 12.2014
- Assisted physicians during examinations and procedures, facilitating patient care by rooming patients and gathering vital information for office visits.
- Recorded vital signs and documented patient information to ensure accurate patient assessments.
- Obtained and reviewed ECG readings to support thorough patient assessments.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Briarfield Manor Rehabilitation
Austintown, ohio
12.2005 - 10.2010
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols, ensuring patient safety and adherence to care plans.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, and glucose levels, providing critical data to inform patient care and treatment adjustments.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members to address concerns and collaborate on patient care plans.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing Practice
Hondros College of Nursing
Westerville, OH11-2015
Associate Degree in Nursing - License Practical Nursing
Choffin Career & Technical Center
Youngstown, OH12-2004
Skills
- Clinical documentation
- Patient assessment
- Cardiology education
- Epic Proficient (MyChart)
- Clinical mentorship
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Supply chain oversight
Certification
- BLS (Basic Life Support), American Heart Association, Expires 2/28/2027
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Capital City Cardiology
01.2011 - 12.2014
Licensed Practical Nurse
Briarfield Manor Rehabilitation
12.2005 - 10.2010
Registered Nurse
Mount Carmel Heart and Vascular
2015 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing Practice
Hondros College of Nursing
Associate Degree in Nursing - License Practical Nursing
Choffin Career & Technical Center