Merrin Harris
Summary
Daisy Award recipient with demonstrated success in emergency patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, frequently praised as hardworking by peers and supervisors.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN, Emergency Department
UC Davis Medical Center
01.2023 - Current
- Led teams of in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices in level one trauma center.
- Managed four patient beds using timely prioritization skills to ensure safety and flow of department resources.
- Assisted physicians with complex diagnostic procedures, including lumbar punctures, central line placements, chest tube insertion.
- Utilized strong critical thinking skills to rapidly assess patient's conditions during high-stress situations while remaining calm under pressure.
RN, Medical-Surgical
Adventist Health And Rideout
12.2021 - 12.2022
- Ensured accurate monitoring of patients'' cardiac rhythms, interpreting data and promptly reporting any abnormalities to physicians.
- Promoted positive patient outcomes by providing comprehensive education on medications, treatment plans, and lifestyle modifications.
- Fostered a supportive work environment by mentoring new telemetry nurses and providing guidance during their orientation process.
- Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement initiatives such as root cause analyses, evidence-based practice implementation, and policy development to enhance overall patient care delivery within the telemetry unit.
RN Floor Nurse
Heritage Oaks Hospital
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Strengthened relationships between patients, families, and healthcare providers through clear communication and active listening skills.
- Established compassionate environment by providing psychological, emotional and spiritual support to patients and families.
- Eased anxiety among patients facing challenging diagnoses or treatments by offering emotional support and empathetic guidance throughout their healthcare journey.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northwest Florida State College
Niceville, FL06.2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northwest Florida State College
Niceville, FL06.2021
Skills
- Ventilation Management
- Endotracheal Intubation (RSI) Management
- Stroke Management
- Belmont
- Hemobank
- Code Management
- Adult ABG Stick
- Central Line Management
- De-escalation
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support : AHA 2023
- ACLS- Advanced Cardiac Life Support : AHA 2023
- BLS - Basic Life Support : AHA 2023
- TNCC - Trauma Nursing Core Course : ENA 2023
- Procedural Sedation Adults/Pediatrics
- NIHSS Certification
- Ultrasound Guided Peripheral IV Insertion
- EKG Interpretation
Additional Information
Daisy Award Recipient : 2022
Me-One Foundation Volunteer : 2022-Present
References Provided Upon Request
Timeline
RN, Emergency Department
UC Davis Medical Center
01.2023 - Current
RN, Medical-Surgical
Adventist Health And Rideout
12.2021 - 12.2022
RN Floor Nurse
Heritage Oaks Hospital
08.2021 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northwest Florida State College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northwest Florida State College