ZAKARY MERRYMAN
Reynolds Memorial Hospital
Shadyside,OH
1
Certification
7
years of professional experience
I am currently an RN III in the Emergency Department with 4 years of experience. I have a solid background in emergency care and patient management. Consistently provided critical care in high-pressure environments, ensuring patient stability and positive outcomes. Demonstrated proficiency in rapid assessment and collaborative problem-solving. I aim to be at this hospital long-term and want to climb the clinical ladder and further my education.
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
3 Years 9 Months- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, motor vehicle accidents, and thoracic trauma.
- Acted as a resource for colleagues by sharing clinical expertise, participating in educational opportunities, and serving as a preceptor for new nurses joining the Emergency Department team.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Promoted a safe and supportive environment for both patients and staff members by adhering to infection control protocols, maintaining equipment, and following safety guidelines.
- Frequently acted as the Charge RN for day shift and ensured the department ran as smoothly as it could.
Patient Care Technician
2 Years 10 Months- Worked directly under the RN to provide the best in patient care possible
- Helped with ADL's, glucose checks, toileting, repositioning, transfers, etc
Student Nurse Intern
2 Months- Worked on the Spinal Rehabilitation Unit, where I practiced skills including straight catheterization, I&O, transfers, admissions/discharge, safe medication administration, etc
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Skills
Patient and family advocacy
Compassion and empathy
Critical care
Precepting
Complex Problem-solving
Charge Nursing
Accomplishments
Reynolds Memorial Hospital Employee of the Month - March 2024
Six time "Daisy Award" Nominee
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC)
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
- AVADE Certified
References
- Janet Wolfe-Medovic, Instructor, Belmont College, 304.281.1637, JWolfeMedovic@belmontcollege.edu
- Lonna M. Perella, 7E Spinal Cord Rehabilitation Clinician, UPMC Mercy, 412.215.8145, perellaln@upmc.edu
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Reynolds Memorial Hospital
09.2022 - CurrentRead More
Student Nurse Intern
UPMC Mercy
05.2021 - 07.2021Read More
Patient Care Technician
Wheeling Hospital
11.2019 - 09.2022Read More
Belmont College
Associate of Science from Registered Nursing
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