Christina Merritt
Waynesboro,VA
Summary
Objective is to obtain a new and challenging long-term position that will utilize and grow skills while helping to advance company mission and goals.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Gale Healthcare Staffing Agency
06.2019 - Current
- Charge Nurse - assist with staffing, as needed
- Assist with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Performed accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Seniors Health Care Nursing Staffing Agency
04.2018 - 04.2019
- Charge Nurse - assist with staffing, as needed
- Assist with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Document accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Licensed Practical Nurse (Skilled Nurse)
FNI Healthcare Inc.
02.2015 - 07.2018
- Document accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Home Care
Personal Touch Home Health Care Inc
02.2013 - 07.2017
- Document accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Numerous Health Care Facilities
01.2009 - 12.2012
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Special Education Teacher
Richmond Public Schools
01.2005 - 01.2008
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Hanover Manor Assisted Living
01.2003 - 01.2005
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Director of Nursing
Dogwood Retirement Center
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
- Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Menorah Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing Care
01.1998 - 01.1999
Licensed Practical Nurse
Heritage Hall Nursing Home
01.1995 - 01.1996
Education
Master's Degree - Education - Special Education LD, ED, MR
Regent University
Virginia Beach, VA06.2006
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Bluefield College
Bluefield, VA06.2004
Licensed Practical Nursing Degree -
CDI/Tidewater Technical Education
Virginia Beach, VA06.1994
High School Diploma -
Richmond Public Schools
Richmond, VA06.1986
Skills
- Exceptional Customer Service
- Medical Knowledge Expertise
- Problem-solving
- Sense of urgency
Additional Information
*References available upon request.
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Gale Healthcare Staffing Agency
06.2019 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Seniors Health Care Nursing Staffing Agency
04.2018 - 04.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse (Skilled Nurse)
FNI Healthcare Inc.
02.2015 - 07.2018
Licensed Practical Nurse, Home Care
Personal Touch Home Health Care Inc
02.2013 - 07.2017
Licensed Practical Nurse
Numerous Health Care Facilities
01.2009 - 12.2012
Special Education Teacher
Richmond Public Schools
01.2005 - 01.2008
Licensed Practical Nurse
Hanover Manor Assisted Living
01.2003 - 01.2005
Director of Nursing
Dogwood Retirement Center
01.2001 - 01.2003
Licensed Practical Nurse
Menorah Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing Care
01.1998 - 01.1999
Licensed Practical Nurse
Heritage Hall Nursing Home
01.1995 - 01.1996
Master's Degree - Education - Special Education LD, ED, MR
Regent University
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Bluefield College
Licensed Practical Nursing Degree -
CDI/Tidewater Technical Education
High School Diploma -
Richmond Public Schools
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