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Sarah Merkel

Maryville,TN

Summary

Licensed Practical Nurse with strong nursing skills and extensive experience in long term acute care, medical surgical, and skilled nursing.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Licensed Practical Nurse

First Choice Nurses Of VA - The Brian Center - SNF
Wilson, NC
11.2021 - Current
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
  • Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
  • Collaborated with supervisor to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
  • Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
  • IV/PICC LINE
  • NG/PEG TUBE
  • Medication management and administration
  • Catheter care including suprapubic cath

Licensed Practical Nurse

Asbury Place Maryville - SKILLED NURSING
Maryville, TN
12.2020 - 11.2021
  • Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
  • Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar to stay on top of symptoms and keep Nurse's informed of changes.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
  • IV/PICC LINE
  • PEG TUBE/ NG TUBE
  • WOUND CARE


Licensed Practical Nurse

Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center- MED SURG
Knoxville, TN
09.2019 - 02.2020
  • Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies.
  • Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
  • Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.

Medication Tech

NHC Healthcare
Knoxville, TN
03.2019 - 11.2019
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
  • Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
  • Turned and repositioned patients to prevent bedsores.
  • Explained treatment procedures, medications and diets to inform patient and patient's family of care and progress.
  • Reviewed patient progress to document effects of any prescribed medication.
  • Administered psychotropic medications and anxiety education to patients to provide mental health care.
  • Interacted with patients and monitored vital signs during time of admission to report details to registered nurse.
  • Unpacked, sorted, counted and labeled all incoming medications to keep optimum inventory levels.
  • Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.

Lead Patient Care Coordinator

TeamHealth
Knoxville, TN
08.2017 - 11.2018
  • Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Spring Creek Healthcare
Paris, TN
04.2016 - 09.2017
  • Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
  • Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
  • Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Excelsior College of Nursing
07.2022

Associate of Science - Nursing

South College School Of Nursing
Knoxville, TN
12.2020

High School Diploma -

Kinnelon High School
Kinnelon, New Jersey
06.2013

Skills

  • Point Click Care (PCC)
  • MyUnity
  • EMR / EHR
  • Dementia and Alzheimer's Training
  • IV/PICC Line
  • Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
  • Medication management
  • PEG/NGT
  • Wound Care
  • Medication Administration
  • Obtaining blood samples
  • Catheter care including insertion of suprapubic catheters

Certification

  • Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
  • Graduate Vocational Nurse

Timeline

Licensed Practical Nurse

First Choice Nurses Of VA - The Brian Center - SNF
11.2021 - Current

Licensed Practical Nurse

Asbury Place Maryville - SKILLED NURSING
12.2020 - 11.2021

Licensed Practical Nurse

Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center- MED SURG
09.2019 - 02.2020

Medication Tech

NHC Healthcare
03.2019 - 11.2019

Lead Patient Care Coordinator

TeamHealth
08.2017 - 11.2018

Certified Nursing Assistant

Spring Creek Healthcare
04.2016 - 09.2017

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Excelsior College of Nursing

Associate of Science - Nursing

South College School Of Nursing

High School Diploma -

Kinnelon High School

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