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Work History
Education
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Patricia Merritt

Palmyra,NJ

Summary

Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse – Stroke, Orthopedic, ICU/CCU, Rapid Response Nurse

Virtua – Mt Holly, NJ
05.2011 - Current
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
  • Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.

Patient Care Technician, Unit Secretary

Virtua – Mt Holly, NJ
01.2008 - 05.2011
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
  • Contributed to a positive patient experience by keeping rooms clean, organized, and well-stocked with supplies.
  • Demonstrated adaptability by working effectively with patients of diverse backgrounds and medical conditions, providing personalized care for each individual.
  • Demonstrated flexibility in adjusting work hours to meet fluctuating demands of the unit, ensuring coverage during both peak times and staff shortages.

Education

Master of Science and Nursing - Public Health

Wilmington University
Wilmington, DE
12.2027

Bachelor of Science and Nursing - undefined

Wilmington University
Wilmington, DE
05.2024

Associates of Applied Science and Nursing - undefined

Burlington County College
Pemberton, NJ
12.2010

Skills

  • Hospice/Palliative Care
  • Community Health
  • Aptitude for developing new skills
  • Intensive/Critical Care competent
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Professional bedside manner
  • Nursing staff leadership
  • Precepting
  • Emergency response
  • High level of autonomy

Accomplishments

  • Shared Governance Chair/Co-Chair
  • Transformational Leadership Council/Nursing Congress
  • Virtua NWESC rollout
  • Invitation to join ONL of NJ, NWESC
  • Magnet Champion
  • Established Unit based community outreach
  • Panel Speaker Virtua Nurse Day 2023

Affiliations

American Association of Critical Care Nurses

American Association of Neuroscience Nurses

American Nurses Association

Organization of Nurse Leaders of NJ

  • NWESC Commission

Medical Reserve Corp – Mt Holly, NJ

  • Public Health Emergencies volunteer

Certification

  • Registered Nurse, State of New Jersey
  • ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
  • BLS - Basic Life Support


Timeline

Registered Nurse – Stroke, Orthopedic, ICU/CCU, Rapid Response Nurse

Virtua – Mt Holly, NJ
05.2011 - Current

Patient Care Technician, Unit Secretary

Virtua – Mt Holly, NJ
01.2008 - 05.2011

Bachelor of Science and Nursing - undefined

Wilmington University

Associates of Applied Science and Nursing - undefined

Burlington County College

Master of Science and Nursing - Public Health

Wilmington University

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