Mercedes Randall
Highlands Ranch,CO
Summary
Seasoned Private Duty Nurse successful at offering personalized support to home-based patients. Successful at providing accurate assessments and managing in-home care services independently with minimal direction. Collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary team members to facilitate care and meet patient goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Private Duty Registered Nurse
Amazing Care Home Health Services
Aurora, CO
04.2023 - Current
- Assessed signs and symptoms indicating physiologic and psychosocial changes in patient's condition.
- Reported abnormal findings to case manager and physician for immediate intervention orders.
- Reported patient assessment findings and physical and psychosocial responses to nursing intervention for progress towards care goals.
- Recorded care information accurately and completely in electronic data systems.
- Maintained optimal ventilator settings and operations to meet patient care needs.
- Maintained patent G-tube, assessed for signs of infection, and utilized to administer medications and nutrition as ordered.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients. Monitored for side affects or signs of allergic reactions.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Utilized computerized Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Performed wound care, monitored catheters and recorded food and fluid intake.
- Rendered therapeutic nursing interventions for individualized plan of care following homecare guidelines.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Private Duty Pediatric Nurse
Care IV Home Health
Fayetteville, AR
10.2020 - 04.2023
- Performed basic physical assessments of newborns, infants, toddlers, and children.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and reported abnormal findings to case manager and physician for immediate intervention orders.
- Reported patient assessment findings and physical and psychosocial responses to nursing intervention for progress towards care goals.
- Recorded care information accurately and completely in electronic data systems.
- Maintained optimal ventilator settings and operations to meet patient care needs.
- Maintained patent G-tube, assessed for signs of infection, and utilized to administer medications and nutrition as ordered.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients. Monitored for side affects or signs of allergic reactions.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Devised and modified individualized plans of care and communicated patient needs to supporting healthcare teams, social workers and case managers.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Utilized computerized Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Performed wound care, monitored catheters and recorded food and fluid intake.
- Rendered therapeutic nursing interventions for individualized plan of care following homecare guidelines.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, disease management, wound management and equipment management.
- Helped pediatric patients understand and feel at ease with vaccines, tests and minor procedures.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Mercy Pediatrics
Bentonville, AR
09.2018 - 05.2020
- Treated pediatric patients with minor illnesses, acute and chronic health problems and growth and development concerns.
- Utilized well-honed communication skills to deliver information to pediatric patients and family members regarding treatment, care and medical options.
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.
- Administered medications and therapies as prescribed by physicians.
- Helped pediatric patients understand and feel at ease with vaccines, tests and minor procedures.
- Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, disease management, wound management and equipment management.
- Administered oral and intra-muscular medications, as well as vaccines and monitored patient reactions.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Utilized Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
Registered Nurse
Willow Creek Women's Hospital
Johnson, AR
09.2014 - 04.2015
- Served as a RN in a 24 bed level 3 NICU and a RN on the medical surgical floor
- Provided care for post-op, post-partum, and complex NICU patients
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Performed wound care, monitored catheters and recorded food and fluid intake.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
- Confirmed proper functioning of life support equipment such as ventilators and feeding tubes.
- Attended deliveries and resuscitation of newborn infants
- Supported and assisted with Lactation
Education
Pediatric Doctor of Nursing -
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, MOBachelor of Science - Nursing
Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR12.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
National Park College
Hot Springs, AR05.2014
High School Diploma -
Lakeside High School
Hot Springs, AR05.2008
Skills
- Patient Care Assessment
- Accurate Documentation
- Medication Administration
- Attention to Detail
- Critical Thinking
- Decision Making
- Creative Problem Solving
- Maintaining Feeding Pumps
- Life-Sustaining Machines
- Changing Tracheostomies
- Tracheostomy Care
- Medical Supply Management
- Palliative and Pain Management
- Preventive Healthcare
- Diet and Nutrition
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Infection Control
- Compassionate and Caring
- Culturally-Sensitive Care
Certification
- Registered Nurse- AR compact License - #R097006
- BLS Certified, American Heart Association
- COVID-19 Contact Tracing, Johns Hopkins University through Coursera
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Private Duty Registered Nurse
Amazing Care Home Health Services
04.2023 - Current
Private Duty Pediatric Nurse
Care IV Home Health
10.2020 - 04.2023
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Mercy Pediatrics
09.2018 - 05.2020
Registered Nurse
Willow Creek Women's Hospital
09.2014 - 04.2015
Pediatric Doctor of Nursing -
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Arkansas Tech University
Associate of Science - Nursing
National Park College
High School Diploma -
Lakeside High School