Scott Merrill
Crestone,CO
Summary
Dedicated registered nurse with expertise in patient assessment and a particular focus on patient-centered care, medication administration, and individualized care plans. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through effective communication and collaboration with healthcare teams and established patient support systems.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center
Salida, Colorado
09.2019 - 06.2026
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses during treatments.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop patient care plans.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Conducted routine assessments to evaluate patient conditions and needs.
- Educated patients and families on health management and recovery strategies.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Implemented infection control practices to enhance patient care standards.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Maintained accurate medical records in compliance with hospital protocols.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Trained new nursing staff on hospital policies and care techniques.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Pueblo Community College
Pueblo, CO05-2019
Bachelor of Science - Recreation
Emporia State University
Emporia, KS05-2007
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Care plan development
- Quality patient care
- Administering medications
- Infection control practices
- Blood transfusion administration
- Wound management
- Ostomy management
- Catheter maintenance
- NG tube insertion
- Discharge coordination
- Electronic medical records
- Collaborative care strategies
Certification
- Basic Life Support
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center
09.2019 - 06.2026
Associate of Science - Nursing
Pueblo Community College
Bachelor of Science - Recreation
Emporia State University