Karen Mercer

• Performed nursing assessments and developed patient-specific treatment plans to deliver comprehensive care.
• Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
• Assisted with wound care, dressing changes and NG tube placement to maintain stable patient conditions.
• Provided inpatient care to diverse population of adult medical and surgical patients.
• Administered blood products and monitored vital signs to address immediate concerns.
• Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
• Admissions and discharges.
• Lab draws and IV insertion.
• G-tube feedings
• Consents for procedures.
• Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
• Monitored patients before, during and after surgical operations to evaluate patient care.
• Educated patients and families on disease diagnosis, prognosis and post-operative care.
• Monitored and managed pain levels of post-surgical patients to reduce unnecessary opiate usage.
• Administered IV medications, monitoring and documenting patient responses to address complications.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
• Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• BLS
• Trachea Care
• Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
• Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
• Heparin drips.

Job Duties are the same as current position being Registered Nurse.

• Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures
• Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges
• Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes
• Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients
• Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations
• Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications
• Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms
• Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients
• Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care

• Attended to patient and family's immediate needs and concerns by acknowledging and providing required attention.
• Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
• Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
• Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
• Supported patient mobility needs with correct assistive devices and proper body mechanics to prevent injuries.
• Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
• Gathered medical information, weight and height measurements and vital signs.
• Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
• Upheld confidentiality requirements and regulatory compliance guidelines.
• Documented residents' mental status, sleep, and eating patterns in medical record books.
• Helped enhance unit operations by continuously delivering accurate, efficient care and maintaining performance objectives.

• Answered phone calls and responded to inquiries from customers, vendors and other external contacts.
• Maintained office calendars to track important dates and deadlines.
• Assisted management with special projects to complete all tasks by deadlines.
• Maintained databases and contact lists to keep important contact information accurate and up to date.
• Greeted visitors with professionalism and enthusiasm to provide support and direct guests to appropriate department.
• Coordinated and scheduled meetings and appointments to keep organization running smoothly.
• Oversaw appointment scheduling and itinerary coordination for both clients and personnel.
• Monitored front areas so that questions could be promptly addressed.
• Precertification
• Coding
• Handled rejections from Insurance companies