Dakota Merritt
Fort Irwin,CA
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Extern
Memorial Medical Center
Las Cruces, NM
05.2024 - 12.2025
- Accurately monitor and record patient vital signs for patients, ensuring early detection of changes and timely escalation to RN.
- Observe RN and assist in patient assessments and medication administration under supervision contributing to safe and efficient patient care.
- Prioritized patient needs and complete tasks within required timeframes supporting continuity of care.
- Enter patient data into Meditech with 100% accuracy and compliance with hospital documentation standards, supporting treatment plans.
- Apply safety protocols such as fall prevention checks and infection control measures with zero patient safety incidents, promoting a secure care environment.
Nurse Aide
Mountain View Regional Medical Center
Las Cruces, NM
12.2021 - 08.2024
- Assisted patients per shift with mobility and toileting, supporting dignity and independence while reducing fall risk using safe transfer techniques.
- Responded promptly to call lights per shift, addressing patient needs within minutes, collaborating with the healthcare team and RN improving care responsiveness.
- Prevented infection and promoted overall well-being providing daily hygiene care for patients, including bathing and grooming, changing linens, and stocking supplies.
- Measured and documented vital signs every four hours for up to patients, documenting electronic health records.
- Reduced adverse events complying 100% with patient safety protocols responding to bed alarms, conducting hourly rounding, and implementing infection control measures.
- Responded to medical emergencies during shifts, assisting in CPR and airway management, contributing to patient stabilization and survival.
Timeline
Nurse Extern
Memorial Medical Center
05.2024 - 12.2025
Nurse Aide
Mountain View Regional Medical Center
12.2021 - 08.2024