Elizabeth Merriam
Bridgewater,MA
Summary
Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Massachusetts General Hospital, excelling in critical care and advanced wound management. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams, ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Skilled in electronic health records and patient assessment, demonstrating strong critical thinking and compassionate care in various environments.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Massachusetts General Hospital Emergency Room
Boston, MA
2022 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for patient assessments and treatment plans.
- Monitored vital signs and responded promptly to changes in patient conditions.
- Educated patients and families on treatment procedures and health management.
- Documented patient records accurately using electronic health record systems.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
Registered Nurse – Staff Burn ICU & Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, USA
1987 - 2022
- Direct patient care in Burn ICU & Plastic Reconstructive Surgery patients
- Administer medications and extensive wound care specific to burns
- Develop and implementation of complex patient care plans
- Experience with Bacteria Controlled Nursing Units (BCNU’s)
- Experience with a patient population with a wide variety of diagnoses that undergo many types of surgical and medical interventions, including reconstructive surgery and cosmetic procedures
- Interdisciplinary approach in the management of thermally injured patients
Registered Nurse – Home Care
Brockton Visiting Nurses
Brockton, USA
01.1990 - 01.2022
- Promotion of health maintenance through assessment, teaching, counseling and appropriate preventative & rehabilitation nursing measures
- Direct patient care and assessment
- Implement and case manage a variety of patient groups
- Teach medications and information specific to patient needs
- Coordinate outside services for optimal assistance within the home
- Perform utilization review of patient records
- Participation in a wound consulting team
- Supervision of home health aides
- Administer IV medications and blood draws as ordered
Registered Nurse – Staff Nurse
Embassy House Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Brockton, USA
01.1990 - 01.1996
Registered Nurse – Staff Nurse Head Trauma Unit
New England Sinai Hospital
Stoughton, USA
01.1982 - 01.1987
Registered Nurse – Staff Nurse Med-Surgical Unit
Boston City Hospital
Boston, USA
01.1981 - 01.1983
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Curry College
Milton, MA01.2006
Associates Degree - Nursing
Cape Cod Community College
West Barnstable, MA01.1981
Skills
- Electronic health records
- Advanced wound care
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Critical care nursing
Certification
- Wound Care Certified
- CPR Certified, American Heart Association
Timeline
Registered Nurse – Home Care
Brockton Visiting Nurses
01.1990 - 01.2022
Registered Nurse – Staff Nurse
Embassy House Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
01.1990 - 01.1996
Registered Nurse – Staff Nurse Head Trauma Unit
New England Sinai Hospital
01.1982 - 01.1987
Registered Nurse – Staff Nurse Med-Surgical Unit
Boston City Hospital
01.1981 - 01.1983
Registered Nurse
Massachusetts General Hospital Emergency Room
2022 - Current
Registered Nurse – Staff Burn ICU & Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Massachusetts General Hospital
1987 - 2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Curry College
Associates Degree - Nursing
Cape Cod Community College