Mercedes Gross
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel Nurse
Aya Healthcare
10.2022 - 09.2023
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied, and observations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop impactful treatment plans.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Educated patients and families about medications, treatments and lifestyle changes to better understand and manage condition.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to patients and family members to help cope with emotional challenges of illness.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Registered Nurse
Appalachian Regional Healthcare
07.2019 - 10.2022
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Louisville, KY07.2019
High School Diploma -
Leslie County High School
Hyden, KY05.2013
Skills
- Medical Records Management
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Patient Assessments
- Regulatory Compliance
- Medication Administration
- Family Education
- Discharge Planning
- Care Plan Development
- Wound Care
- Patient Education
- Patient Assessment
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Critical Thinking
- Medication and IV Administration
- Acute Care Expertise
- EMR / EHR
- Cardiac Monitors
- Accurate Documentation
Timeline
Travel Nurse
Aya Healthcare
10.2022 - 09.2023
Registered Nurse
Appalachian Regional Healthcare
07.2019 - 10.2022
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
High School Diploma -
Leslie County High School
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