Merilee VanWeerd
Salt Lake City
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Responsible and motivated student ready to apply education in the workplace. Offers excellent technical abilities with software and applications, ability to handle challenging work, and excellent time management skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
C.N.A
NeuroRestorative
Salt Lake City
10.2019 - Current
- Monitored progress of preceptees in meeting goals set forth by the program curriculum.
- Identified opportunities for improvement and provided constructive criticism when needed.
- Evaluated competencies of preceptees through informal assessments throughout the rotation period.
- Maintained records of all interactions with preceptees and submitted reports on their progress as requested.
- Supported professional development initiatives among existing staff members.
- Provided mentorship to promote critical thinking skills among learners.
- Demonstrated proper techniques for performing a variety of medical procedures.
- Provided guidance and support to new staff members in the clinical setting.
- Conducted observations of preceptee performance, providing feedback on areas needing improvement or reinforcement.
- Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
Computer Aided Drafter
Gamegear
West Valley City
08.2006 - 08.2016
- Developed 3D models for product visualization and design validation.
- Created detailed drawings from rough skhes, specifications and calculations.
- Verified accuracy of CAD files by comparing with engineering documents, designs and other data sources.
- Utilized AutoCAD software to produce technical drawings for production staff.
- Performed complex geometric calculations to ensure precise placement of components on a drawing or model.
- Reviewed engineering change orders for validity before implementing them into the CAD system.
- Prepared shop floor documentation such as Bills of Materials, process sheets, assembly instructions.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing Science
Fortis College - Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City, UTSkills
- Electronic Charting
- Mobility Assistance
- Infection Control
- HIPAA Compliance
- First Aid Certification
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Catheter Care
- Specimen Collection
- CNA Certification
- CPR Certification
- Emotional and Social Support
- Attention to Detail
- Consistent Follow Through
- Medical Terminology Knowledge
- Phlebotomy Training
- Willingness to Learn
- Analytical and critical thinking
- Phlebotomy blood draws
- Catheterization Procedures
Timeline
C.N.A
NeuroRestorative
10.2019 - Current
Computer Aided Drafter
Gamegear
08.2006 - 08.2016
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing Science
Fortis College - Salt Lake City