Merline Joseph
Lehigh Acres,FL
Summary
Committed Student Nurse with hands-on experience in providing patient care, maintaining medical records and implementing nursing care plans. Possess strong clinical skills in managing a variety of healthcare conditions. Known for demonstrating empathy and compassion while adhering to best nursing practices. Made significant contributions to improving patient satisfaction by delivering outstanding patient education and follow-up care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Nurse
Lee Health System
Fort Myers, FL
11.2020 - 08.2024
- Maintained confidentiality of patient records according to HIPAA guidelines.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Florida SouthWestern State College
Fort Myers, FL12-2023
Associate of Arts -
Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FL12-2018
Skills
- Patient support
- [Epic] charting
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Taking and Recording Vital Signs
- Patient Care
- Activities of Daily Living ADLs
- English & Haitian Creole Fluency
- Infection control standards
- Basic Life Support
- Geriatric Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Specimen Collection
- Assisting with personal grooming
- Bedside manner
- Family support and assistance
- Medical terminology knowledge
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Haitian Creole
Professional
Certification
- BLS
Timeline
Student Nurse
Lee Health System
11.2020 - 08.2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Florida SouthWestern State College
Associate of Arts -
Broward College
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