Nicole Merritt
Watertown,NY
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Passionate Nurse with demonstrated experience in hospital settings. Proven ability to build strong relationships with patients and families while providing compassionate care. Offers strong task prioritization and organizational skills. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Samaritan Medical Center
04.2022 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Streamlined the surgical process, preparing instruments for sterilization and reuse.
- Enhanced patient safety by meticulously following aseptic techniques and maintaining a sterile environment.
- Assisted surgeons in performing complex procedures, effectively anticipating their needs and providing necessary tools.
- Continuously expanded knowledge of surgical techniques through ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Safeguarded patient privacy by adhering strictly to HIPAA regulations throughout all interactions and documentation processes.
- Upheld high standards of cleanliness in both operating rooms and storage areas to prevent infection or contamination risks.
- Performed instrument counts before each procedure, ensuring no items were left behind after surgery completion.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
- Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
- Cleaned and maintained operating equipment to keep resources in good working condition and ready for use.
- Provided wound care post-operatively to promote healing and reduce risk of infections.
- Educated patients on expected side effects and discomfort levels post-surgery.
- Enhanced patient safety through diligent monitoring of vital signs, medication administration, and post-operative care.
- Promoted patient advocacy by addressing concerns, answering questions, and providing emotional support to families during difficult situations.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering compassionate and empathetic nursing care tailored to individual needs.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and timely follow-up appointments coordination.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying up-to-date on industry best practices, state licensure requirements, and facility policies and procedures.
- Facilitated successful breastfeeding experiences for new mothers through education on proper latching techniques, positioning assistance, troubleshooting common issues such as engorgement or nipple soreness.
- Performed neonatal assessments immediately after birth to identify any potential health concerns or complications requiring further intervention or referral to specialized services if necessary.
- Collaborated with pediatricians, obstetricians, and other healthcare professionals to provide seamless continuity of care for both mother and baby during the postpartum period.
- Educated new parents on essential newborn care practices including bathing, diapering, cord care, sleep safety guidelines, and signs of illness or developmental concerns.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Performed vital signs checks and administered vaccinations to infants following birth.
- Conducted comprehensive physical assessments and assisted with pain management.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to foster smooth transitions of newborns to maternal child unit.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Enhanced patient care by performing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
Education
Practical Nursing - Practical Nursing
Jefferson Lewis Hamilton Herkimer Oneida BOCES
Watertown, NY01.2022
Skills
- Family Communication
- Physical Assessment
- Health Education
- Clinical Documentation
- Pulse Oximetry Tracking
- Wound Care
- Patient Relationship Building
- Patient Evaluations
- Catheter Care
- Patient Management
- HIPAA Compliance
- Immunization Administration
- Medication Dispensing
- Medication Administration
- Geriatric Care
- Patient Assessments
- Patient Education
- Time Management
- Infection Control
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Activities of Daily Living ADLs
- Vital Signs
- Direct Patient Care
Certification
- BLS Training - Adult and Infant
Additional Information
Labor and Delivery Surgical Scrub Tech
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Samaritan Medical Center
04.2022 - Current
Practical Nursing - Practical Nursing
Jefferson Lewis Hamilton Herkimer Oneida BOCES
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