Jeanne Merringer
Braintree,MA
Summary
Driven, hardworking Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse bringing demonstrated patient care, medication monitoring and treatment management expertise. Adaptable and resilient with strong attention to detail, clinical expertise and emergency response training. Bringing an array of successful experiences in nursing and desiring a Med/Surge position with Boston Medical Center.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Med/Surgical Registered Nurse
Custom Healthcare Solutions/ Tewksbury Hospital
New York, NY
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Alzheimer's/Dementia, Huntington Disease, Substance Abuse and Sex Abuse Disorders, mentally and medically ill patients, palliative care, nutritionally compromised, pain management and wound care skills.
- Administered medications via oral, IV administration , G and J PEG tubes, performed intramuscular injections and monitored responses, Foley and catheter procedures, maintained airway and performed vent/trach management.
- Used Medi tech to document patient plan of care by taking into account nursing interventions, diagnosis and expected patient outcomes.
Home Health Registered Nurse
Maxim Homecare Services
Needham, MA
09.2021 - 02.2022
- Monitored quadriplegic, maintained ventilation and tracheotomy patients within their homes and assisted clients with their activities of daily living
- Used Hoyer lift, maintained G-tube and J-tube feeding systems.
- Recorded and measured patients' weight, temperature, respiration and blood pressure, administered medications and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
Dialysis Registered Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care
Weymouth, MA
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Cleaned, set up, and attach dialysis unit to each client to fulfill their treatment times, oversaw personal care technicians prepare and dialysate patients as well.
- Assessed and administered meds to each client while monitoring that they all had safe treatments by using good nursing skill set.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Lead COVID-19 Registered Nurse
Boston Medical Center, Maxim Healthcare
Boston, MA
02.2021 - 06.2021
- Maintained COVID-19 vaccine vials at their proper storage temperatures while prepping them for injection, Received and processed stock into inventory management system, monitored company inventory to keep stock levels and databases updated
- Oversaw several nurses, doctors, and pharmacists, while administration of vaccines to public and ensured CDC guideline compliance.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
Med/Surgical Registered Nurse
Snoqualmie Valley Hospital, Maxim Healthcare
Snoqualmie, WA
12.2020 - 02.2021
- Monitored patients dealing with pre- and post-operations with wound care, cardiology, gastroenterology, and those experiencing behavioral /psych and sleep disturbances
- After providing patient centered care, collected, analyzed and recorded information by using nursing processes.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens and pain management techniques.
Home Health Nurse
The Scandinavian Living Center, Maxim Healthcare
Newton, MA
11.2020 - 12.2020
- Maintained safety and health of approximately 40 residents
- Spending time resolving resident health issues and explaining circumstances and care to their families
- Ensured high quality of safety and infection control by ensuring that all residents, staff, and their families had been provided up to date and routine COVID-19 testing and documentation current of CDC guidelines.
- Advised and coached patients progressing from hospitals, rehab facilities and other medical organizations to at-home treatment settings.
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
Med/Surgical Registered Nurse
Plymouth Rehabilitation Health Care Center
Plymouth, MA
07.2020 - 10.2020
- Time management, accuracy, and organizational skills
- Managed and provided skilled, supportive, and culturally competent bedside care while performing treatments, IV therapy and wound care of 38 bed Med Surge, Alzheimer's and Dementia (Memory Care) unit.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Rehabilitation Nursing Technician
Encompass Health
Braintree, MA
11.2012 - 07.2020
- My job skills as a rehabilitation nursing technician included working with and maintaining close personal interactions with patients while aiding in baths, feedings, and daily activities of living while providing encouragement and compassionate competent care.
Pharmacy Technician
Walmart Pharmacy
Quincy, MA
11.2004 - 11.2016
- Communicated with patients to collect information about prescriptions and medical conditions or arrange consultations with pharmacists
- Consulted with insurance company representatives to complete claims processing, resolve concerns and reconcile payments
- Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy
- Assisted pharmacist by responding to patient questions regarding prescription and medication-specific issues
- Resolved non-routine issues like third-party billing, computer system and customer service issues
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers
- Monitored ordering of pharmacy medication stock to maintain streamlined inventory and low overhead
Education
Associate of Applied Science -
Laboure College
04.2020
Associate of Science - Biology
Quincy College
Massachusetts05.2005
Skills
- Good listener and compassionate caregiver
- Patient monitoring and End-Of-Life-Care
- Dementia and Alzheimer's Care
- Home Care
- Short/Long-Term Care
- Medication, IV/ feeding pump, tube feed administration and maintenance
- Immunization administration
- BLS and ACLS Certified (expires 5/2024)
- Accurate Documentation
- CPI Certified
Timeline
Med/Surgical Registered Nurse
Custom Healthcare Solutions/ Tewksbury Hospital
01.2022 - 07.2022
Home Health Registered Nurse
Maxim Homecare Services
09.2021 - 02.2022
Dialysis Registered Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care
06.2021 - 09.2021
Lead COVID-19 Registered Nurse
Boston Medical Center, Maxim Healthcare
02.2021 - 06.2021
Med/Surgical Registered Nurse
Snoqualmie Valley Hospital, Maxim Healthcare
12.2020 - 02.2021
Home Health Nurse
The Scandinavian Living Center, Maxim Healthcare
11.2020 - 12.2020
Med/Surgical Registered Nurse
Plymouth Rehabilitation Health Care Center
07.2020 - 10.2020
Rehabilitation Nursing Technician
Encompass Health
11.2012 - 07.2020
Pharmacy Technician
Walmart Pharmacy
11.2004 - 11.2016
Associate of Applied Science -
Laboure College
Associate of Science - Biology
Quincy College
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