Robin E Meredith
Elyria,OH
Summary
Dedicated nursing student currently working towards Bachelor Degree in Nursing to obtain a RN license. Solid understanding of role of nurses in interdisciplinary environments. Excellent clinical and people skills. Caring and compassionate. Student Nurse well-versed in anatomy and physiology, nursing fundamentals and medical terminology. Responds to emergencies with grace and calm mentality. Demonstrated success in delivering superior care to multiple patients, balanced with high-volume task load.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
STNA
Mercy Health Lorain
Oberlin, OH
02.2024 - Current
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Safely transported patients throughout the facility using proper transfer techniques and equipment.
- Managed challenging behaviors effectively through de-escalation techniques and clear communication methods with both the patient and staff involved.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Promoted a safe environment for both patients and staff members by adhering to facility policies and procedures at all times.
- Educated patients and family members on best home care practices for healing and recovery.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
PCA
Anchor Lodge
Lorain, OH
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Supported needs of 20+ residents under long-term care.
- Performed wound care and dressing changes, facilitating timely healing and recovery.
- Applied oxygen via nasal cannula, simple masks and nebulizer masks under direction of nurse in charge.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointment transportation locations.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering trust and rapport.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families to provide updates on progress and address concerns collaboratively.
- Prevented bedsores through regular repositioning and skin assessments of at-risk patients.
- Managed challenging behaviors in dementia patients using de-escalation techniques, creating a calm atmosphere within the care setting.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Facilitated meal planning, preparation, feeding assistance as needed while adhering to specific dietary restrictions or requirements.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Practice (RN)
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT02.2025
Bachelor of Science - Software Engineering
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ11.2018
Skills
- Recording vital signs, Input/Output Monitoring and Reporting
- Quality Assurance Controls
- Bedside manner/Patient Care Quality
- Attention to Detail
- Electronic Recordkeeping
- Maintaining privacy
- Safety measures
- Basic Life Support through AHA
- Companionship and emotional support
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician
- Positioning Patients/Pressure Ulcer Prevention
- Continuing education
Certification
- CPT - Certified Phlebotomy Technician (NPS Certification)
- STNA in Ohio and New York
- BLS certified through American Heart Association
Timeline
STNA
Mercy Health Lorain
02.2024 - Current
PCA
Anchor Lodge
08.2022 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Practice (RN)
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Software Engineering
University of Phoenix