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Kylie Merkerson

Moore,TX

Summary

Registered nurse graduate with 7 years in the medical field, specializing in Cardiology. Eager to expand knowledge and nursing skills while providing optimal care to patients.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Oklahoma Heart Hospital - Dr. Virk
01.2024 - Current
  • Collaborates with physician to assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment.
  • Assist Cardiologist in hospital rounding/outpatient clinic with chart presentation, review of diagnostics and laboratory reports.
  • Perform various types of treatments as directed, such as suture or staple removal, wound care, etc.
  • Advocate for patients by communicating care preferences to provider.
  • Evaluate and document patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Triage patient telephone calls.
  • Schedule and education on multiple outpatient/inpatient cardiac procedures.
  • Educate patient/family on cardiac procedures, medications, diets, and disease processes.
  • Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.

Clinical Trainer, CCMA

Oklahoma Heart Hospital
05.2018 - 01.2024
  • Scribing clinical documentation which includes: history of present illness, review of systems, physical exam findings, diagnostic assessment and plan of care.
  • Train and prepare onboarding medical assistants for the CCMA exam in 1 year from hire date. Training includes: Cardiac disease processes, communication skills, medication documentation, vital signs, administering vaccines, chart prepping, data entry, scheduling, and triage phone calls.
  • Assist Cardiologist in hospital rounding/outpatient clinic with chart presentation, review of diagnostics and laboratory reports.
  • Enter orders for billing, procedures or labs as directed by the provider.
  • Cardiac procedure education for patients which includes: Coronary angiograms, coronary stenting, vascular angioplasty, valve replacements, TEE, cardioversion, implantable loop recorder, ICD, and pacemaker insertion.
  • Patient education on cardiac medications and outpatient testing.
  • Medication prior authorization
  • Perform electrocardiogram

Medical Secretary

Oklahoma Heart Hospital
10.2016 - 05.2018
  • Perform administrative duties utilizing specific knowledge of medical terminology. Duties include scheduling office appointments, procedures, collecting co-pays and past due balances, scheduling incoming, and outgoing referrals, and hospital follow ups. Answering and triaging phone calls. Check in and check out patients. Disperse faxes accordingly. Create patient charts and print outpatient testing/procedures.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

Oklahoma Christian University
Edmond, OK
11.2023

Associate of Science -

Oklahoma City Community College
Oklahoma City, OK
05.2021

High School Diploma -

Moore Highschool
Moore, Oklahoma
05.2013

Certified Nurse Assistant -

Moore Norman Technology Center - Norman
Norman, OK
05.2012

Certification

Registered Nurse | License 216368

Basic Life Support (American Heart Association ) | May 2024

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (NHA) | August 2018

Professional References

Dr. Imran Virk | 405.628.6426

Andrea Horn | Clinic Supervisor | 405.628.6170

Rachel Webb | Clinical Instructor | 405.595.7297

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Oklahoma Heart Hospital - Dr. Virk
01.2024 - Current

Clinical Trainer, CCMA

Oklahoma Heart Hospital
05.2018 - 01.2024

Medical Secretary

Oklahoma Heart Hospital
10.2016 - 05.2018

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

Oklahoma Christian University

Associate of Science -

Oklahoma City Community College

High School Diploma -

Moore Highschool

Certified Nurse Assistant -

Moore Norman Technology Center - Norman

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