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Licensed Practical Nursing
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Merna Chery

New Haven

Summary

Healthcare professional with proven track record in delivering high-quality patient care and medical support. Skilled in collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes and adapt to evolving medical needs. Known for reliability, adaptability, and strong problem-solving abilities.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

LPN

Cornell Scott Behavioral Center
12.2024 - Current
  • Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
  • Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Demonstrated adaptability in working with diverse patient populations across various healthcare settings.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction levels through effective communication and empathetic listening skills.
  • Supported the delivery of evidence-based interventions by staying current on best practices in the field of nursing.

LPN

Lord Chamberlain Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
12.2024 - Current
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
  • Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
  • Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.

Accurately recorded interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied.

  • Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

PCA II

Yale New Haven Hospital
08.2008 - 12.2024
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
  • Ensured proper hygiene practices were followed by assisting with bathing, grooming tasks.
  • Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, reducing the risk of infections and accidents.
  • Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering trust and rapport.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.

Education

Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing

Housatonic Community College
Bridgeport, CT

Practical Nursing 3.42 GPA, 96.5% Attendance Rate - Nursing

Lincoln Technical Institute
Shelton, CT
08.2024

Associate Of Science - Nursing

Gateway Community College
New Haven, CT
05.2018

High School Diploma - Nursing

New Haven Academy
New Haven, CT
05.1998

Skills

  • Medication administration
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Medical documentation
  • Geriatric nursing
  • Tracheostomy care
  • Catheter care
  • Infection control
  • Compassionate care
  • Behavioral health
  • Wound care
  • Direct patient care
  • Trauma-informed care
  • State licensed practical nurse
  • Post operative care

Certification

American Heart Association

BLS for healthcare providers (CPR and AED)

Phlebotomy

Culture Team

Licensed Practical Nursing

Active Connecticut and New York license

Languages

French
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary

Timeline

LPN

Cornell Scott Behavioral Center
12.2024 - Current

LPN

Lord Chamberlain Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
12.2024 - Current

PCA II

Yale New Haven Hospital
08.2008 - 12.2024

Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing

Housatonic Community College

Practical Nursing 3.42 GPA, 96.5% Attendance Rate - Nursing

Lincoln Technical Institute

Associate Of Science - Nursing

Gateway Community College

High School Diploma - Nursing

New Haven Academy
Merna Chery