Gayle Meier

• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
• Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
• Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
• Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
• Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
• Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
• Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
• Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
• Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
• Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.

• Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
• Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
• Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
• Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
• Supervised students when administering medications to maintain patient safety.
• Fostered a culture of safety within the learning environment by emphasizing proper use of equipment, infection control measures, and patient privacy guidelines.
• Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
• Supervised students during clinical rotations, providing immediate feedback on their performance and suggesting areas for improvement when necessary.
• Instructed students on how to perform head-to-toe assessments on patients and how to intervene in medical emergencies.
• Evaluated student progress through written exams, skill demonstrations, and clinical rotations, ensuring they met program requirements.
• Provided nursing skill demonstrations for medication administration, dressing changes and clinical logs.
• Improved student performance with regular assessments and feedback on their clinical skills and knowledge.
• Promoted critical thinking among nursing students by introducing complex case studies during lectures.

• 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.
• Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
• Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.

• Cared for patients experiencing acute traumas, including cardiac arrests, strokes and gunshot wounds.
• Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
• Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
• Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.
• Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
• Supported criminal inquiries by reporting injuries and completing evidence collection kits.
• Upheld patient safety standards by preventing unauthorized access or incorrect dosage administration.
• Diagnosed and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
• Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information used to create focused treatment plans and manage ongoing care.
• Maintained adequate unit supplies to meet expected patient demands.
• Immunized patients against diseases such as influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
• Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
• Imparted medical, operational and patient care knowledge to junior nurses to maximize performance and quality of team operations.
• Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
• Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
• Monitored condition of up to 10 patients per shift to identify concerning changes and mitigate symptoms.
• Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.

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• Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
• Upheld patient safety standards by preventing unauthorized access or incorrect dosage administration.
• Addressed unit staff concerns, including staffing ratios, resource management, allocation of responsibilities and optimized workload management.
• Inserted and managed central, arterial and PICC lines.
• Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
• Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
• Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
• Immunized patients against diseases such as influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
• Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information used to create focused treatment plans and manage ongoing care.
• Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
• Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
• Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
• Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.

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This is where I started my career and have come full circle. I am working PRN for the same ER I started at