Merissa Brown
Whitefield,USA
Summary
Dedicated, team-oriented Registered Nurse and White Mountains Community College graduate with a diverse clinical background spanning acute care, outpatient family health, and long-term care settings. Proven clinical competencies in comprehensive patient assessment, safe medication administration, multi-parameter vital sign monitoring, and evidence-based infection control procedures. Recognized for meticulous attention to detail, proactive patient advocacy, and the ability to collaborate seamlessly within multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Cottage Hospital
Woodsville, NH
06.2025 - Current
- Provide comprehensive nursing assessments and continuous clinical monitoring for acute care patients, prioritizing interventions based on evolving patient status.
- Administer medications safely in accordance with facility protocols, verifying indications, potential interactions, and therapeutic responses.
- Serve as a dedicated patient advocate, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure personalized, high-quality care that addresses complex patient needs.
- Utilize critical thinking and rapid problem-solving skills to manage acute clinical changes and support general unit workflow.
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
Coos County Family Health
Berlin, NH
02.2024 - 05.2024
- Managed outpatient clinical flow by efficiently rooming patients, gathering accurate medical histories, and preparing individuals for provider examinations.
- Obtained and documented vital signs and point-of-care specimen collections, identifying and reporting abnormal findings.
- Maintained meticulous clinical documentation and executed administrative paperwork to ensure seamless departmental operations.
Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA)
Weeks Medical Center
Lancaster, NH
04.2023 - 05.2024
- Delivered direct, high-quality bedside care including assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs), bathing, dressing, grooming, and nutritional support.
- Monitored and documented multi-system vital signs, fluid intake/output, and strict dietary needs to track clinical trends.
- Proactively responded to patient call alarms and safety alerts, performing foundational needs assessments to facilitate timely clinical interventions.
- Collected diagnostic urine specimens, screening for signs of urinary tract infections and noting critical changes indicating potentially hazardous conditions.
LNA / Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
Littleton Regional Healthcare
Littleton, NH
05.2022 - 04.2023
- Streamlined workflows by facilitating insurance prior authorizations and entering detailed medical history into electronic health records.
- Collected, processed, and tracked diagnostic specimens, including urine collections for chain-of-custody drug screenings and multi-parameter vital signs tracking.
Education
Associate of Science in Nursing - ASN
White Mountains Community College
Berlin, NH01.2025
Skills
- Clinical Skills: Patient Assessment & Monitoring, Medication Administration, Vital Signs Tracking, Fluid Balance Monitoring, Specimen Collection (Urinalysis, Phlebotomy), Patient Mobility & ADL Support, Nutritional Support
- Specialized Knowledge: Infection Control Procedures, Insurance Prior Authorizations, OSHA Safety Guidelines & Regulatory Compliance
Certification
- New Hampshire Board of Nursing | Registered Nurse License (Active)
- Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) | National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Cottage Hospital
06.2025 - Current
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
Coos County Family Health
02.2024 - 05.2024
Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA)
Weeks Medical Center
04.2023 - 05.2024
LNA / Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
Littleton Regional Healthcare
05.2022 - 04.2023
Associate of Science in Nursing - ASN
White Mountains Community College