Heather Merritt
Jeffersonville,OH
Summary
Experienced with team leadership, strategic planning, and operational management. Utilizes effective communication and organizational skills to drive project success. Track record of fostering productive work environments and achieving set goals.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN Field Nurse
Nursing Corps Inc
Jeffersonville, OH
09.2024 - Current
- Emergency response: assess and treat serious injuries or accidents, arrange for medical transport when needed.
- Run awareness programs on occupational safety, injury prevention, and first aid.
- Provide first aid for minor injuries such as cuts, burns, sprains, and chemical exposures.
- Monitor employee health, provide medical advice, and conduct periodic health checks.
- Run safety and first aid training programs, promote disease prevention, and educate workers on injury prevention.
- Maintain accurate medical and injury records, and submit required reports to employers or regulatory bodies.
- Support or develop employee wellness initiatives, including ergonomics assessments and stress management.
- Proficiency in first aid, emergency care, and triage; knowledge of OSHA and other safety regulations.
LPN
Adena Health System
Chillicothe, OH
12.2019 - 08.2024
- Compassionate, patient centered care
- Collecting patient data to obtain health information
- Observation, evaluation and recording of physical, psychosocial and spiritual response to treatment, medications and all other nursing interventions
- Assist provider in the care and treatment of the patient including, but not limited to obtaining history, vital signs, assisting with procedures and administering injections, notifying patient of pertinent clinical information at the direction of the provider
- Patient/family education and contribution to the development of teaching tools
- Professional communication of pertinent information in a timely manner to patients and all members of the care team
- Complete referral arrangements as required to assure continuity of care
- Respond to incoming telephone calls by completing nurse triage based off telephone protocols as appropriate
- Accurately records patient information
- Keep current knowledge within scope of practice
- Oversees sterile at off site location
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians to ensure patient care standards.
LPN
Wilmington Medical Pediatrics
Wilmington, OH
05.2018 - 12.2019
- Patient assessment
- Vitals
- Immunizations
- Assist physician with procedures
- Triage patient concerns
- Administered medications and treatments as per physician orders, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
- Assisted in developing and implementing individualized care plans based on patient assessments.
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to treatment protocols.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
LPN
St. Catherine's Manor
Washington Court House, OH
05.2016 - 05.2018
- Admission/discharge of patients
- Administered medications and treatments as per physician orders, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
- Monitored vital signs, documenting changes and communicating effectively with healthcare teams.
- Assisted in developing and implementing individualized care plans based on patient assessments.
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to treatment protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care strategies and outcomes.
- Streamlined documentation processes, improving accuracy and efficiency of patient records management.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
Manager
Cheap Tobacco
Washington Court House, OH
08.2005 - 03.2015
- Order entry
- Shipping and receiving
- Cash handling
- Inventory control
- Customer service
- Scheduling employees
- Oversaw daily operations to ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations.
- Developed staff schedules to optimize productivity and meet business demands.
- Implemented inventory management systems to reduce waste and improve stock accuracy.
- Trained new employees on operational procedures and customer service best practices.
- Analyzed sales trends to inform strategic product placement and promotional efforts.
- Enhanced customer engagement through effective communication and tailored service approaches.
- Streamlined processes to increase efficiency, reducing turnaround time for customer orders.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Hondros College of Nursing
Fairborn, OH03-2016
Skills
- Patient and family education
- Critical thinking
- Pediatrics
- Clinic nurse
- Medication administration
- EMR systems
- Triage
- Admission/discharge
- Works well under pressure/stress
- IV therapy
- Time management
- Team leadership
- Customer service
- Verbal and written communication
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- CPR – BLS
- IV Therapy
Timeline
LPN Field Nurse
Nursing Corps Inc
09.2024 - Current
LPN
Adena Health System
12.2019 - 08.2024
LPN
Wilmington Medical Pediatrics
05.2018 - 12.2019
LPN
St. Catherine's Manor
05.2016 - 05.2018
Manager
Cheap Tobacco
08.2005 - 03.2015
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Hondros College of Nursing
ABOUT ME
Dedicated, motivated and efficient patient centered care. Detail oriented team player with excellent interpersonal skills and compassion
CONTACT
- Hsnyder710@gmail.com
- 220-218-3587
- Jeffersonville, OH