Theresa Mercer-Bennett
Williamstown,NJ
Summary
Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Outpatient Dialysis Unit
Fresenius Medical Care
Sewell, NJ
07.2021 - Current
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Patient Care Technician
Outpatient Dialysis Units
05.2003 - 07.2021
- Under supervision of RN and working as a team member, following all organization policies and procedures to provide Daily patient care including but not limited to:
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Accurately documents; routine treatment and patient conditions, as well as adverse conditions, interventions and outcomes
- Water Treatment Monitoring, Mixing Bicarbonate and acid concentrates for central distribution
- Precepting new employees
- Monthly Education and chart audits for Primary Care Patients
- Member of Unit Council
- Prepared Materials and assisted in organization of staff skills fair
Volunteer
National Kidney Foundation
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Health Fairs and Patient Education Programs to educate Patients, patient families and caregivers as well as the community about End stage renal disease, living with end stage renal disease and preventing kidney failure
- Instructor in the Hemodialysis Preparatory Program
Institute of Camden County
Sicklerville, NJ
01.2008 - 01.2017
- Instructing adult learners, using a variety of relevant materials, resources and instructional strategies
- Composing daily lesson plans, following Curriculum
- Organizing Classroom activities, to ensure learning
- Teaching students skills and concepts required to be Healthcare professionals in the Hemodialysis community
Education
Associate Degree - Nursing
Rowan College, Gloucester County Campus
New Jersey05.2021
Associate - Applied Science/Health Science
Rowan College At Gloucester County
Sewell, NJ05.2019
Diploma -
Technical Institute of Camden County
05.2003
Skills
- Diet and Nutrition
- Patient Care Assessment
- Cleaning and Sterilizing
- Specialized Healthcare Referrals
- Attention to Detail
- Preventive Healthcare
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Administering Medications
- Clear Patient Communication
- Detail-Oriented
- Organization and Time Management
- CPR Certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Outpatient Dialysis Unit
Fresenius Medical Care
07.2021 - Current
Volunteer
National Kidney Foundation
01.2018 - 01.2020
Institute of Camden County
01.2008 - 01.2017
Patient Care Technician
Outpatient Dialysis Units
05.2003 - 07.2021
Associate Degree - Nursing
Rowan College, Gloucester County Campus
Associate - Applied Science/Health Science
Rowan College At Gloucester County
Diploma -
Technical Institute of Camden County