Merrick Adams
Cherry Hill,NJ
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) with 2-year career history of direct patient care in a fast-paced environment. Committed to providing outstanding care to diverse patient populations and values the importance of a strong and supportive work environment. Efficiently coordinates with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to improve patient care. Seeking RN position that offers challenges requiring problem-solving, teamwork, and time management, with an utmost goal of excellent patient care and satisfaction.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Shore Medical Center
08.2022 - 08.2024
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Mentored new nursing staff in emergency room procedures and techniques, promoting team cohesion and a supportive learning atmosphere.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams during high-stress situations to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Nurses Aide
Shore Medical Center
05.2021 - 05.2022
- Contributed to a positive work environment by fostering strong relationships with colleagues and demonstrating a willingness to help others as needed.
- Earned recognition from patients, families, and supervisors for consistently displaying compassion, attentiveness, and dedication towards improving overall patient experience and satisfaction.
- Monitored vital signs and reported any abnormalities to the supervising nurse immediately, ensuring timely medical intervention when needed.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills by prioritizing tasks based on urgency while maintaining high-quality patient care standards.
Student Mentor
Eastern University
09.2019 - 05.2022
- Established strong relationships with students specifically with Autism Spectrum Disorder, building trust and open communication channels for ongoing support.
- Assisted mentees in setting realistic short-term goals that align with long-term ambitions increasing accountability in goal achievement.
- Monitored student academic progress, communicating with each student frequently and intervening to assist students experiencing difficulties.
- Assisted students in developing self-regulation techniques, reducing disruptive behaviors and promoting a positive classroom environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Eastern University
St. David's PA05.2022
Skills
- Emergency Care
- Patient Assessments
- Medication and IV Insertion / Administration
- Critical Care
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Health Promotion
- Documentation and Charting
- Patient and family advocacy
- Physical Assessment and Evaluation
Accomplishments
- Educational Research Poster Presenter at Emergency Nurses Association Conference 2024
- Member of the Emergency Department Education Committee
- Guardian Angel Award Recipient [2023]
- Spirit of Shore Award Recipient [2023, 2024]
Certification
- Emergency Nurses Pediatric Course (ENPC)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support Certified (BLS)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Shore Medical Center
08.2022 - 08.2024
Nurses Aide
Shore Medical Center
05.2021 - 05.2022
Student Mentor
Eastern University
09.2019 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Eastern University