Brett Merryman
Riesel ,TX
Summary
Accomplished RN, BSN with a proven track record in emergency care at Baylor Scott and White Hillcrest, adept at stabilizing patients and providing critical care. Skilled in ultrasound IVs and emergency response, demonstrating exceptional teamwork and patient education. Achieved significant improvements in patient outcomes through effective collaboration and skillful interventions. Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
RN, BSN, Emergency Room
Baylor Scott and White Hillcrest
06.2023 - Current
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
LVN, Emergency Room
Baylor Scott and White Hillcrest
03.2022 - 06.2023
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
LVN Floor Nurse
Ascension Living
11.2019 - 03.2022
- Communicated effectively with patients and family members to convey important instructions and discuss treatments.
- Maintained accurate records of residents' healthcare treatments and responses.
- Examined and treated patients' injuries and pressure wounds to promote healing.
- Collected and documented vital signs to maintain current records of patients' conditions.
- Managed medication cart and dispensed pills, oral therapies and intramuscular injections to patients Rehab floor.
- Administered basic patient care and treatments by dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas and performing catheterizations.
- Supported patients in completing activities of daily living such as dressing, grooming and shower assistance.
Welder Helper
On Point Welding
01.2018 - 11.2019
- Removed trash and excess materials to clean up work areas.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
- Maintained equipment in good working order.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
Restaurant Waiter
Texas Roadhouse
05.2014 - 01.2018
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
Restaurant Waiter
Texas Roadhouse
12.2012 - 05.2014
Airline Service Agent
American Eagle Airlines
08.2012 - 12.2012
- Provided current and accurate fare, schedule, reservations and flight arrival and departure information to customers.
- Greeted passengers, assisted with carry-on baggage storage and delivered onboard announcements.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Floor Associate
Williams Feed Store
05.2008 - 08.2008
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise, and suggested suitable options.
- Supplied accurate measurements and estimates for projects.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX05.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing LVN
McLennan Community College
Waco, TX02.2019
No Degree - Geology
Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX05.2015
High School Diploma -
Marlin High School
Marlin, TX06.2011
Skills
- TNCC
- ENPC
- ALS Certified
- Ultrasound IV experience
- Critical Care
- Emergency Response
Timeline
RN, BSN, Emergency Room
Baylor Scott and White Hillcrest
06.2023 - Current
LVN, Emergency Room
Baylor Scott and White Hillcrest
03.2022 - 06.2023
LVN Floor Nurse
Ascension Living
11.2019 - 03.2022
Welder Helper
On Point Welding
01.2018 - 11.2019
Restaurant Waiter
Texas Roadhouse
05.2014 - 01.2018
Restaurant Waiter
Texas Roadhouse
12.2012 - 05.2014
Airline Service Agent
American Eagle Airlines
08.2012 - 12.2012
Floor Associate
Williams Feed Store
05.2008 - 08.2008
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Tarleton State University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing LVN
McLennan Community College
No Degree - Geology
Angelo State University
High School Diploma -
Marlin High School
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