Olivia Mereo
Ocean Springs,MS
Summary
I am Registered Nurse with over 4 years of critical care expertise at Memorial Hospital At Gulfport, adept at enhancing patient outcomes through evidence-based interventions and strong clinical judgment. Skilled in medication administration and patient advocacy, I excel in providing holistic care and support to patients and families during challenging medical situations.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Memorial Hospital At Gulfport
Gulfport, MS
01.2021 - Current
- 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.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
Education
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS12.2020
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Critical care
- Emergency response
- Acute care expertise
- Software use
Accomplishments
In my time at Memorial Hospital, I have become educated in taking care of a range of critically ill patients. I have also been trained in taking many critical care devices including impellas, IABPs, ventric drains, ventilators, dialysis machines, and many other devices
Certification
CCRN, Midline IV access certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Memorial Hospital At Gulfport
01.2021 - Current
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing
University of Southern Mississippi