Jennifer Merritt
Lafayette,IN
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with 10+ years successful and extensive geriatric healthcare experience. Personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Liaises with medical professionals, patients and family to provide continuous top-quality care and education.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Retail Manager/Key Carrier
Marshalls
07.2020 - Current
- Completed store opening and closing procedures
- Oversaw team of 15+ employees
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Interviewed potential employees
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention
- Resolve staff member conflicts, actively listen to concerns and find appropriate middle ground.
- Establish team priorities, maintain schedules and monitor performance.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Regency Place Of Lafayette
07.2006 - 07.2008
- Supported needs of 20+ residents under long-term care
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Restorative/Certified Nursing Assistant
Heritage Healthcare
07.2004 - 07.2006
- Supported needs of 20+ residents under long-term care
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Documented patient information and care activities
Education
Communications
Purdue University
West Lafayette, INNursing/Criminal Justice
Ivy Tech Community College
Lafayette, INSkills
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Quality Patient Care
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Support
- Service-Orientation
- Compassionate Caregiver
- Efficient and Reliable Team Player
Timeline
Retail Manager/Key Carrier
Marshalls
07.2020 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Regency Place Of Lafayette
07.2006 - 07.2008
Restorative/Certified Nursing Assistant
Heritage Healthcare
07.2004 - 07.2006
Communications
Purdue University
Nursing/Criminal Justice
Ivy Tech Community College
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