Meriah MARTEL
Fort Lupton,CO
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse, diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with aesthetic treatments. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and educating patients for lasting outcomes.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Intermountain Healthcare
Wheat Ridge, CO
07.2018 - Current
- Performed variety of delegated basic patient care services to support nursing functions and activities of daily living.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising.
- Identified and reported observations and clinical symptoms to appropriate healthcare professionals, driving timely intervention.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Colorado Lutheran Home
Arvada, CO
09.2012 - 10.2018
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Documented and reported observations of patient behavior, complaints or physical symptoms to nurses.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Life Care Center Of Westminster
Westminster, CO
03.2013 - 09.2015
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, oxygen saturation and blood sugar.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates with my team.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Elms Haven Care Center
Thornton, CO
06.2011 - 09.2012
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs and measuring intake and output.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
Education
Pre Nursing
Front Range Community College
Westminster, COPre Nursing
Colorado Mountain College
Glenwood Springs, COEsthetician
Paul Mitchell The School - Denver
Denver, COLaser Tech
National Laser Institute
OnlineLPN
Concorde Career College - Aurora
Aurora, COAssociate of Science - Nursing
Aims Community College
Greeley, CO05-2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO12-2026
Skills
- ADL Support
- Patient Observation
- Infection Control Standards
- Mobility Assistance
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Direct Patient Care
- Medical Terminology Knowledge
- Patient-Focused Care
- Electronic Charting
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Patient Positioning Understanding
- Health Education
- Medication Dispensing
- Skin Rejuvenation
- Microdermabrasion Treatments
- Sanitization
- Excellent Team Player
- Superior Attention to Detail
- Dermaplane treatments
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Intermountain Healthcare
07.2018 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Life Care Center Of Westminster
03.2013 - 09.2015
Certified Nursing Assistant
Colorado Lutheran Home
09.2012 - 10.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant
Elms Haven Care Center
06.2011 - 09.2012
Pre Nursing
Front Range Community College
Pre Nursing
Colorado Mountain College
Esthetician
Paul Mitchell The School - Denver
Laser Tech
National Laser Institute
LPN
Concorde Career College - Aurora
Associate of Science - Nursing
Aims Community College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Northern Colorado