Amy Merriman
Rochester,NY
Summary
Professional Registered Nurse with ~7 years of experience seeking a position with Highland Woman's Health at Ayrault in Fairport, NY , where I can expand my clinical knowledge, apply my refined skills & problem solving, while supporting my co-workers to maintain a positive & supportive environment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Strong Memorial Hospital, University Of Rochester
01.2022 - Current
- Post Anesthesia Care Unit
- -Delivered high-quality nursing care to patients in peri-anesthesia setting.
- Monitored 1:1/1:2 bedside care to OBGYN c-section patients, after general anesthesia, for for > 2hrs postoperatively.
- Delivered care to postpartum patients recovering from geneal anesthesia, while also performing OB postpartum care ie. fundal checks q15mins.
- Delivered bedside care to 1-2 post-operative patients simultaneously, ranging in complexity from ambulatory to intensive care.
- Fully competent in treating neurosurgery, oncology, thoracic, urology, hepatology/renal, gastrointestinal, orthopaedic, and more, post-operative patients.
- Trained new RN hires/traveling RN, and ancillary staff members to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction
Registered Nurse
Strong Memorial Hospital, University Of Rochester
11.2016 - 12.2021
- Medical/Surgical/PD unit
- Delivered high-quality nursing care to patients on 24-bed medical-surgical unit.
- Delivered bedside care to 5-6 patients per day, including coordinating and evaluating interdisciplinary care.
- Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders, pneumonia, sickle cell anemia, CHF, COPD, COVID, etc.
- Trained to charge nurse duties to support bedside nurses, oversee patient care/admissions/discharge.
- Trained and fully competent in set up/administration/monitoring of Peritoneal Dialysis for entire hospital.
- Communicated with nephrology team consistently to coordinate orders/troubleshooting for all patients.
Patient Care Technician
Arnot Ogden Medical Center
01.2015 - 07.2016
- Provided 1:1 supervision/care when necessary for patients with dementia/suicide risk.
- Responded to patient alarms and promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and ambulating.
- Aided with feeding and monitoring.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Elmira College
Elmira, NY06.2016
Skills
- Proficiency in Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) and caring for patients in a health care settling either pertaining to PD or co-morbidity
- Refined Nursing skills ie IV insertion, venipuncture, wound care, drain/line troubleshooting, time management, problem solving, and clinical judgement/communication with interdisciplinary team
- Commitment to teamwork, leadership, and encouragement/support
- Providing validating and compassionate care to my patients
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Strong Memorial Hospital, University Of Rochester
01.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Strong Memorial Hospital, University Of Rochester
11.2016 - 12.2021
Patient Care Technician
Arnot Ogden Medical Center
01.2015 - 07.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Elmira College