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Samantha Merk

DAVENPORT,Florida

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit

AdventHealth- Heart Of Florida
09.2022 - Current
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.

Patient Care Technician

AdventHealth- Heart Of Florida
06.2020 - 09.2022
  • Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
  • Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
  • Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.

Certified Nursing Assistant

AdventHealth Care Center- Apopka South
01.2020 - 06.2020
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Herzing University
Winter Park, FL
06.2022

Skills

  • EMR Systems
  • Convalescent Care
  • Prescription Drug Recommendations
  • Healthcare Personnel Supervision
  • Blood Product Transfusion
  • Fluid Intake Monitoring
  • Cardiac Rhythm Monitoring
  • Patient Care Assessment
  • Chest Tubes
  • Heart Failure
  • BLS Certified
  • ACLS Certified

Accomplishments

  • Daisy Award Nominee May 2022, December 2022, March 2023

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit

AdventHealth- Heart Of Florida
09.2022 - Current

Patient Care Technician

AdventHealth- Heart Of Florida
06.2020 - 09.2022

Certified Nursing Assistant

AdventHealth Care Center- Apopka South
01.2020 - 06.2020

Associate of Science - Nursing

Herzing University

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