Elizabeth Merrill
Richton,MS
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Was chosen as nurse of the year at Forrest General Hospital in 2004.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Forrest General Hospital
12.1986 - 05.2024
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Registered Nurse
Singing River Hospital
06.1985 - 12.1986
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Education
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Jones County Junior College
Ellisville, MS05.1985
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Medication and IV administration
- Documentation and Charting
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Compassion and Empathy
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Precepting
- EMR Systems
- Medical assessment
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Forrest General Hospital
12.1986 - 05.2024
Registered Nurse
Singing River Hospital
06.1985 - 12.1986
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Jones County Junior College
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