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Merle Rainford

MOORESTOWN,NJ

Summary

Caring, hardworking and service-oriented Registered Nurse with more than 14 years of telemetry and medical-surgical experience. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care for patients dealing with acute and chronic disorders. Collaborative and motivational leader with expertise in training nursing students while providing top-notch service to a diverse patient population.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Virtua Memorial
Mount Holly, NJ
11.2015 - Current
  • Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
  • Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
  • Instructed patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and self-management to maintain continuity of care.
  • Monitored and educated nursing students and externs on proper care procedures and prioritization strategies.
  • Consistently maintained core measures, patient satisfaction and HCAPs above 80%.
  • Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
  • Completed and maintained personal Performance-Based Development System (PBDS) standards to show consistent clinical competency and sound judgment.

Travel Registered Nurse

Nightingale Nurses
Cape May, NJ
06.2010 - 08.2020
  • Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
  • Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
  • Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
  • Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease.
  • Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
  • Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
  • 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.

Registered Nurse

Hahnemann University Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
10.2008 - 10.2010
  • Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
  • Consistently assessed and evaluated patients' health needs by coordinating across medical disciplines to create, implement and modify personalized care plans.
  • Coordinated care for up to 6 patients per shift in busy interventional cardiology setting.
  • Maintained composure and efficiency during rapid response situation and emergency codes.
  • Guided therapeutic communication, conflict resolutions and interventions by deflecting undesirable behaviors to assist patients with developing and amplifying coping skills.
  • Assessed patient health needs by reviewing and tracking EKG readings to address telemetry readings and quickly inform teammates on stability or acuity changes.
  • Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
  • Delivered high-quality nursing care to patients on 54-bed medical-surgical unit with emphasis on cardiology, pulmonary, orthopedics, urology, and gastro-intestinal disease processes.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

UMDNJ
Stratford, NJ
06.2008

Bachelor of Arts - Biology

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
06.2000

DNP - DNP

Capella University
Minneapolis, MN

Skills

  • Patient monitoring
  • Electronic charting
  • Managing personal care
  • Patient care planning
  • Culturally sensitive
  • SBAR communication
  • Patient advocate
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
  • Family and patient support
  • Direct patient care
  • Basic Stroke Certification

Work Availability

monday
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Quote

Genius is two percent inspiration, ninety-eight percent perspiration.
Thomas Edison

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Virtua Memorial
11.2015 - Current

Travel Registered Nurse

Nightingale Nurses
06.2010 - 08.2020

Registered Nurse

Hahnemann University Hospital
10.2008 - 10.2010

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

UMDNJ

Bachelor of Arts - Biology

Temple University

DNP - DNP

Capella University

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