meredith blankenship
Upper Sandusky
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Traveler
Aya Healthcare
08.2024 - Current
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge education and follow-up care coordination.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Mitigated risks of adverse patient reactions by vigilantly monitoring for potential medication interactions, allergies, and contraindications.
- Streamlined documentation process for greater efficiency in charting patient progress and updating care plans.
RN
Kindred Hospice
09.2015 - 08.2024
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
RN
Kindred Healthcare Inc.
02.2015 - 09.2015
- Participated in bedside reporting and handoff at change of shift and for patient transfers.
RN
Hospice of Wyandot County
10.2010 - 05.2015
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
LPN
Department of Corrections
08.2005 - 01.2009
- Triaged patients by phone and provided general assistance for basic and advanced needs.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Marion Technical College
Marion, OH06.2010
Practical Nursing Diploma - Practical Nursing
Tririvers School of Practical Nursing
Marion, OH06.2005
Skills
- Unit administration
- Patient monitoring
- Medical screening
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct and Indirect Patient Care
- Patient relations
- Palliative and Pain Management
- Home visits
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Nursing Plan Development and Modification
- Family and patient support
- Patient education and counseling
- Emotional awareness
- Patient Care
- Coordinating referrals
Contact
403 N 5th St.
Upper Sandusky, OH 43351
Education and Training
Marion Technical College
Marion Ohio
Timeline
RN Traveler
Aya Healthcare
08.2024 - Current
RN
Kindred Hospice
09.2015 - 08.2024
RN
Kindred Healthcare Inc.
02.2015 - 09.2015
RN
Hospice of Wyandot County
10.2010 - 05.2015
LPN
Department of Corrections
08.2005 - 01.2009
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Marion Technical College
Practical Nursing Diploma - Practical Nursing
Tririvers School of Practical Nursing
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