Denise Merten
Hollandale,MN
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Enthusiastic PCA motivated to work with patients, families and care teams efficiently. Friendly, adaptable and collaborative professional successful devising satisfying solutions to complex problems.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Assistant
Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN; St. Mary's Hospital Campus
10.2001 - Current
- Attended to patient and family's immediate needs and concerns by acknowledging and providing required attention.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Supported patient mobility needs with correct assistive devices and proper body mechanics to prevent injuries.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Gathered medical information, weight and height measurements and vital signs.
- Upheld confidentiality requirements and regulatory compliance guidelines.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep, and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Aided physicians in wound care and patient assessments.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
- Applied oxygen via nasal cannula, simple masks and nebulizer masks under direction of nurse in charge.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
Education
High School Diploma -
Albert Lea Senior High School
Albert Lea, MNNursing Assistant Course -
Riverland Community College
Albert Lea, MNPCA Course -
Rochester Community And Technical College
Rochester, MNSkills
- Medical Terminology
- Nursing Assistance
- Vital Signs Documentation
- Patient Safety
- Multitasking Abilities
- Supply Restocking
- Room Preparation
- Monitoring Tools
First responder with the city of Hollandale, MN for 2 years.
First responder with the city of Hollandale for 2 years.
Timeline
Patient Care Assistant
Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN; St. Mary's Hospital Campus
10.2001 - Current
High School Diploma -
Albert Lea Senior High School
Nursing Assistant Course -
Riverland Community College
PCA Course -
Rochester Community And Technical College
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