Shannon Merritt
Townville,SC
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 25 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nurse
Carolina Centers For Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
08.2023 - Current
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, promoting open communication channels for effective collaboration in treatment plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to evaluate patient data and determine patient care plans.
- Served as a clinical resource to staff, patients and families.
- Managed surgical inventory, maintaining adequate levels of supplies for all scheduled surgeries.
- Assisted surgeons during operations, ensuring smooth transitions between steps and minimizing errors.
- Successfully managed multiple cases simultaneously, demonstrating adaptability under high-pressure situations.
- Took vitals and assessed patients in recovery room following surgical procedures.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Conducted thorough pre-anesthetic assessments, ensuring patients were suitable candidates for anesthesia administration.
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment when assessing patients'' medical histories, allergies, and other factors that could impact anesthesia administration.
- Accounted for factors such as patient weight, sex and general body type to calculate anesthetic dosages.
- Performed pre-anesthetic physical evaluations and patient interviews and documented results.
Occupational Health Nurse
Electrolux
11.2018 - 08.2023
- Liaised between employees with health concerns and supervisors, maintaining medical confidentiality to communicate work status and coordinate return to work accommodations.
- Utilized well-honed communication and active listening skills to conduct pre-employment screenings.
- Promoted high level of service to every individual while observing confidentiality rules and company regulations.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Leveraged approved medical, nursing and statistical formats to maintain accurate clinical records.
- Employed nursing skills to evaluate patient care needs, prioritize treatment and maintain patient flow.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Biomedical Sciences Educator
Anderson County School District Five
07.2009 - 07.2019
- Encouraged active learning by creating lessons and projects to engage problem-solving and creative abilities.
- Employed variety of teaching strategies and instructional techniques to meet different aptitudes and interests of students.
- Encouraged and monitored progress of individual students and adjusted teaching strategies to fit student needs and abilities.
- Communicated with school personnel, colleagues, parents and students with regard to pupil instructional needs and progress.
- Represented content using technologies and pedagogical techniques to enhance learning.
Occupational Health Nurse
JPS Composites/Hexcel
03.2004 - 07.2009
Nurse Manager, Emergency Department
Helena Regional Medical Center
10.2002 - 02.2004
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Supervised, directed and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Supervised professional and paraprofessional nursing staff and delegated tasks to maintain continuum of care.
- Engaged and participated in consults, patient care plan development and patient monitoring.
- Reviewed department performance and adjusted coverage to compensate for changing conditions.
- Delivered expert case management, milieu management, medication administration and emergency intervention.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
College of Charleston
Charleston, SCAssociate of Science - Nursing
Greenville Technical College
Greenville, SC03.1999
Skills
- Patient Assessments
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Medical Screening
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Disease Management Programs
- Care Plan Development
- Inpatient and Outpatient Care
- Critical Thinking
- Clear Patient Communication
- Judgment and Decision-Making
- Wound Care
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Intakes and Discharges
- Advanced Computer Skills
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse - South Carolina (Compact License)
- American Heart Association Instructor
- Certified Forensic Nurse
- Certified Occupational Hearing Conservation
- Breath Alcohol Technician
- ABLS Certification
Timeline
Clinical Nurse
Carolina Centers For Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
08.2023 - Current
Occupational Health Nurse
Electrolux
11.2018 - 08.2023
Biomedical Sciences Educator
Anderson County School District Five
07.2009 - 07.2019
Occupational Health Nurse
JPS Composites/Hexcel
03.2004 - 07.2009
Nurse Manager, Emergency Department
Helena Regional Medical Center
10.2002 - 02.2004
Bachelor of Science - Biology
College of Charleston
Associate of Science - Nursing
Greenville Technical College
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