Angela Merritt

• Administered medications and treatments per physician orders to ensure patient safety and care continuity.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement personalized care plans for patients.
• Monitored vital signs and documented changes, providing timely updates to healthcare providers for optimal patient outcomes.
• Educated patients and families on health management, improving understanding of treatment options and self-care strategies.
• Assisted in training new nursing staff, enhancing team efficiency through knowledge sharing and support.
• Mentored junior nurses on clinical procedures, fostering professional growth and ensuring adherence to standards of care.
• Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
• Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
• Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
• Served as a liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
• Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
• Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
• Provided emotional support to patients during challenging times, fostering a sense of trust and rapport that contributed to better overall wellbeing.
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
• Participated in professional development opportunities regularly to stay current on best practices in the field of nursing.
• Devised individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s unique situation, optimizing clinical outcomes.
• Managed complex cases of critically ill patients, ensuring optimal treatment plans were executed effectively.
• Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
• Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
• Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
• Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.

• Oversaw daily operations of psychiatric outpatient services to ensure optimal patient care.
• Developed and implemented treatment plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
• Trained and mentored nursing staff, enhancing team performance and patient outcomes.
• Conducted regular staff evaluations to promote professional development and accountability.
• Streamlined scheduling processes, improving appointment accessibility for patients.
• Facilitated communication between departments to foster effective patient care coordination.
• Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to support professional growth of nursing staff members.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients with complex needs.
• Managed staff scheduling and time off to adequately staff nursing floors and allow nurses earned time off.
• Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
• Fostered open communication among nurses through regular team meetings, promoting collaboration and shared decisionmaking.
• Ensured regulatory compliance by maintaining accurate records and staying up-to-date on industry standards.
• Served as a key point of contact between nursing staff, physicians, administration, and other healthcare professionals.
• Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
• Established and continuously optimized unit schedules and individual work assignments.
• Evaluated skills of nursing personnel and verified staff certifications for validity.
• Promoted a culture of safety within the department, conducting regular risk assessments and addressing potential hazards promptly.
• Promoted professional development opportunities to encourage nurses to pursue continuous training.
• Streamlined nursing operations for increased efficiency by optimizing staff scheduling and resource allocation.
• Advocated for patients'' rights and ethical considerations in all aspects of care delivery.
• Established strong relationships with patients'' families, providing support and education throughout the treatment process.
• Coordinated staffing resources during times of high patient acuity or census fluctuations to maintain optimal nurse-to-patient ratios.
• Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
• Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
• Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
• Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
• Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
• Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
• Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
• Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.

as a private duty nurse provided in-home care for pediatric and adult patients with tracheostomies, gastrostomy tubes and on ventilators and other oxygen delivery devices

worked as RN in CSIU from 8/1998 until 1/2000 and then transferred to NICU and worked as an RN III and then worked as SNP 0 in NICU/SCN