Registered Nurse Medical

Merredith Hetherington

Email: abo8mq@r.postjobfree.com

Address: *** ***** **

City: Oak Grove

State: KY

Zip: 42262

Country: USA

Phone: 931-***-****

Skill Level: Entry

Salary Range: $30,000

Willing to Relocate

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Merredith Hetherington

501 Breanna St

Oak Grove, KY 42262 US

Mobile: 931-***-****

Email: abo8mq@r.postjobfree.com

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Job Type: Permanent

Work Schedule: Full-Time

Work Experience:

U.S. ARMY

Blanchfield Army Community Hospital, KY United States

01/2011 - 09/2012

Hours per week: 40

LPN

Supervisor: SFC Dunkerley 270-***-****)

Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

Served as a supervisor on Patient care Unit 4AB, Medical/Surgical/Pediatric Ward for Department of Nursing. Performed and supervised all administrative functions pertaining to the patient care unit to include preparing time schedules, fire inspection report, safety report, key control report, alert roster, manpower availability report, preparation of time cards, prepared performance appraisals for civilian personnel. Provided guidance and supervision of paraprofessionals. Implemented and conducted in-services and performance oriented training programs. Ensured compliance with all hospital and ward policies. Passed medications. Nursing care and monitoring of the post-op patient. Observed and evaluated patient care rendered.

Practical/Vocational Nurse-In a practical nurse capacity, provided comprehensive nursing services for patients in all age ranges. Identified normal and abnormal patient conditions, identified problems, implemented nursing orders, and conducted nursing interventions as prescribed by providers within scope of practice. Performed all treatment and nursing procedures associated with patient care as directed, indicated, and/or prescribed. Observed and monitored patients conditions. Recognized, identified and interpreted serious situations and calls registered nurse, physician or other health care practitioner or took pre planned emergency measures when available. Implemented proper emergency/lifesaving measures, often identifying and interpreting life threatening conditions. Performed various pulmonary ventilation treatments such as administration of oxygen and compressed air through various means. Prepared and administered prescribed medication through oral, rectal, subcutaneous, intramuscular, intravenous infusion and nebulization awareness of usual dosages of medications and called unusual dosages to the attention of the supervisor to ensure that no errors are made. Performed various laboratory and diagnostic procedures to include phlebotomy, throat cultures, finger-stick blood glucose, visual acuity and rapid strep testing. Initiated and maintained intravenous lines for various age groups. Prepared patients for procedures and assisted with tests and examinations. Inserted urinary catheters and nasal gastric tubes in all age groups. Observed patients during and following procedures for adverse reactions. Documented all procedures and observations in the patient''s medical record. Instructed patients in common health practices following Lippincott Manual, MEDCOM regulations and SOPs taking into account age, illness, physical limitations culture and socioeconomic status. Taught patients preventive measures and early warning signs for diseases, medications and procedures to return to clinic, ER or call provider. Reviewed immunization records to identify missing shots.

Prepared and administered prescribed medications within established scope of practice using knowledge of nursing principles, practices, and procedures; knowledge of EKG monitoring functions; and knowledge of pharmacology. Additionally, skill is used in recognizing deviations from the normal; and observing and identifying patient''s physical and emotional problems. Using such knowledge and skill, employee prepared and administered medications via oral, sublingual, intramuscular, intradermal, piggy-back IVs and subcutaneous routes; monitored patients for reactions to medication and takes appropriate action; calculated dosages and documented administration; maintained currency in pharmacology and drug therapy; used identification precautions to ensure correct medications are administered to specified patients; participated in patient care planning.

U.S. ARMY

28TH Combat Army Support Hospital, Ft Bragg, NC United States

10/2009 - 10/2010

Hours per week: 40

LPN

Acted as a Practical Nurse in the 28th Combat Army Support hospital. Deployed to Sather Air Force Base Hospital, where I worked as an Licence Practical Nurse. Duties included treating battlefield casualties. Assisted with outpatient and inpatient care and treatment. Interview patients and recording their medical histories. Take patients temperature, pulse and blood pressure. Prepare blood samples for laboratory analysis. Gave shots and medicines to patients.

U.S. ARMY

550th Area Support Medical Center, Ft Bragg, NC United States

01/2007 - 04/2008

Hours per week: 40

LPN

Acted as a Practical Nurse in the 550th Area Support Medical Center. Deployed to Kandahar Multi Municipal Unit(Role 3) and Hospital. Duties included treating battlefield casualties. Assisted with outpatient and inpatient care and treatment. Interviewed patients and recorded their medical histories. Took patients temperature, pulse and blood pressure. Prepared blood samples for laboratory analysis. Gave shots and medicines to patients. Assisted Registered Nurses and Doctors in ICU with wound care and invasive procedures, such as IV therapy, Chest tube placement and maintenance, arterial blood draws.

U.S. ARMY

Tripler Army Medical Center, HI United States

07/2001 - 10/2006

Hours per week: 40

LPN

Served as the Practical Nurse in the special care area of Mother Baby Unit, accomplishing a wide range of complex nursing tasks. Responsible for the provision of diagnostic treatment procedures to antepartum, recovering post partum patients, and newborns. Observed patients changing conditions and participated in updating patient care plans throughout the course of their care consistent with recognized nursing standards and in accordance with appropriate nursing care and prescribed medical treatment. Gathered and entered information about patients condition that is used to assess the patients condition and develop a plan of action to implement nursing care. Supported the patient and significant other in the integration of the patient care plan toward the achievement of discharge objectives. Provided instructions to the patient and significant other on antepartum care, post partum care, recovery care, and newborn care.

Assisted Registered Nurse in charge nurse duties to include ensurance that equipment was checked and functioned to standard, transcriptions of orders were verified, calculated acuities for patients and inputs into the workload management system. Observed and documented all pertinent data regarding the physical and emotional status of patients. Promptly assessed and took action to alleviate problems reflected in the subtle changes in patients condition such as excessive bleeding, dizziness, and weakness in mothers and subtle cues in infants such as change in feeding behaviors, beginning signs of jaundice, jitteriness, and signs of distress.

Performed a range of treatment procedures to include applying cold packs, intravenous fluid monitoring, inserting catheters, and passing medications, setting up auxiliary equipment such as oxygen, suction, and circumcision procedure table. Performed a range of diagnostic support duties to include taking vital signs, obtaining specimens from both adults and neonates, retrieving laboratory reports, inserting IV catheters in both adults and neonates. Initiated NST on antepartum patients and monitor the NST while in progress. Administered intravenous antibiotics to neonates, assisted the physicians in a variety of diagnostic exams to include circumcisions, placement of umbilical catheter insertions, and stabilization of premature infants for transfer to other facilities.

Prepared and used specialized equipment to include fetal heart rate monitors and NST machines, radiant warmers, photo therapy bassinets, oxyhoods for neonates, cardiac/respiratory monitor, and both adult and neonatal infusion pumps. Properly set up equipment and observed patients and the recorded monitoring data and other indicators. Took immediate action to modify care based on observed patient reactions to the treatment being administered. Notified the physician/midwife and the Registered Nurse of changes in the patients status.

Observed and assisted patient during the recovery phase following vaginal delivery. Took frequent vital signs during this period observing for signs of post partum hemorrhage, assessment of sensation level from anesthesia received. Assisted mother with voiding for the first time following delivery.

Assisted the Registered Nurse in delivery room with delivery of infant. Provided care to newborn infants by assessing and assigning APGAR scores. Initiated any immediately necessary resuscitation measures and assists the pediatrician with any additional resuscitation measures. Assisted the Registered Nurse with responsibility for the mother and infant during transition process. Transition of neonate including frequent vital signs and assessments on infant, provided oxygen and suction as needed, obtained footprints of newborn, performed infants first bath, performed the gestational scoring (Ballard) on infant, administered two IM injections to infant, and monitored during entire transition time.

Performed a variety of routine nursing care tasks, maintained infection control standards to include cleaning transition rooms, cleaning and arranging supply cupboards, cleaning utility rooms, calling attention to low stock levels. Restocking both the special care nursery and transition rooms in addition to patient rooms every shift. Maintains a safe, clean, and therapeutic patient work environment.

U.S. ARMY

Walter Reed Army Medical Center, DC United States

10/1997 - 06/2001

Hours per week: 40

LPN

Performed technical tasks supporting the physicians of the Gastroenterology (GI) Service, Department of Medicine. Responsible for a variety of diagnostic treatment procedures and the provision of nursing care to patients of all ages who are scheduled for treatment of illness, minor surgical procedures, preventive health care, and/or pre and post operative care.

Served as assistant during varied examinations, treatments, and invasive procedures performed in the General Surgery Clinic. Used patient assessment data to identify patient and disease specific factors which influence decisions as to which type of examination, which type of scope, and the requirements for different types of cautery devices. This may require decisions in choosing from up to 4 different scopes in determining the procedure plan. Prepares the patient accordingly, sets up the room with the equipment that has been recommended and determined appropriate for the procedures, and assists the physician during sedated procedures or independently performs the procedure on non-sedated patients. The tasks include set-up of surgical instruments and assistance with minor and complex diagnostic procedures that include epidermal, nerve and breast biopsy, tru-cut biopsy, fine needle aspiration abscess, hemorrhoidal banding, I and D of pilonidal/perirectal cyst or seroma, lipoma removal, general endoscopy, esophagogastroduodenscopy, colonoscopy, polypectomy, rigid and flexible sigmoidoscopy, nasopharyngoscopy and laryngoscopy. Procedures on the stomach and duodenum include biopsies, sclerosing of ulcer beds, and occlusion of bleeding vessels; assembles and tests component parts of endoscopic and videoscopic instruments; assures that aseptic techniques are employed in connection with these instruments. Has full working knowledge of gynorectal ultrasound and generic ultrasound machines.

Set up all equipment for minor surgical procedures and assisted the physician with those procedures. Prepared rooms for procedures; selected and arranged fittings, adapters, and ancillary equipment; assured that sterile techniques are employed in connection with a variety of surgical instruments; prepared patients by inserting IV catheters, initiated IV''s, shaving, draping and positioning of both, endoscopic and minor surgical procedure patient; ensured a sterile surgical or examination area. Served as an assistant during procedures handling instruments, redirecting lighting, and repositioning patients. During procedures, ensured the provider is properly operating the sophisticated equipment that is required for completion of the procedure. Performed procedures within the scope of practice to include sterile dressing application and packing, wound and burn care, dressing change, bladder catheterization, nasogastric insertion, enemas, suture/staple removal, colostomy/ostomy care, and cardiac monitoring.

U.S. ARMY

Ft Sam Houston, TX United States

04/1996 - 09/1997

Hours per week: 40

Student

Prepared patients for medical procedures according to doctor''s orders and type of surgery. Was alert for complications arising during the course of normal care and during emergencies. Assisted physician and registered nurse with routine nursing procedures and ward/unit student workflow. Disposed of contaminated instruments, supplies, and equipment. Called attention to potentially dangerous situations that would endanger patients/staff. Assisted students with assigned nursing procedures. Controlled safety hazards. Checked the working condition of equipment (i.e., beds, suctions, oxygen, medical air, defibrillators, etc.), anticipated needs of for additional supplies, instruments, and equipment. Participated with other nursing staff in maintaining optimum environment for healing and recovery. Ensured equipment is available as needed and reports deficiencies in equipment, supplies, and linen. When equipment needs repairing, coordinates with appropriate individuals to obtain substitute item until item can be repaired or replaced. Maintained medical supply stock levels, requisitioning replacements or new terms as necessary. Administered medication and observes patient for adverse reaction. Prepared and started IV therapy. Administered CPR procedures as necessary. Documented care and procedures as required in nurses notes.

U.S. ARMY

514th ASMC

Ft Lewis, WA United States

02/1993 - 04/1996

Hours per week: 40

Combat Medic

Administered emergency medical treatment to battlefield casualties. Assisted with outpatient and inpatient care and treatment. Interviewed patients and recording their medical histories. Took patients'' temperature, pulse and blood pressure. Prepared blood samples for laboratory analysis. Kept health records and clinical files up-to-date. Gave shots and medicines to patients. Prepared patients, operating rooms, equipment and supplies for surgery.

Education:

Excelsior College Clarksville, TN United States

Associate''s Degree 03/2014

GPA: 2.71 of a maximum 3.0

Credits Earned: 24.33 Semester hours Minor: Applied Science- Nursing

Relevant Coursework, Licenses and Certifications:

Working toward my Registered Nursing Licence with a minor in Applied Sciences.

AMEDD CTR and SCHOOL Ft Sam Houston, TX United States

Technical or Occupational Certificate 09/1997

Minor: Nursing

Relevant Coursework, Licenses and Certifications:

Licenced Practical Nurse (LPN) exp:03/31/2013

Blanchfield Army Medical Center Ft Campbell, KY United States

Technical or Occupational Certificate

Relevant Coursework, Licenses and Certifications:

National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians(NREMT)exp: 03/31/2013

Basic Life Support for the Health Care Provider (BLS) exp: 03/31/2013

Neonatal Resuscitation Program Provider (NRP) exp: 04/29/2013

Hazmat/CBRNE/Decon Ft Campbell, KY United States

Technical or Occupational Certificate

Relevant Coursework, Licenses and Certifications:

Member of the BACH Decon/Hazmat Team.

References:

Name Employer Title Phone Email

Mr. Dennis Lyons Blanchfield ACH floor 4AB/ DOD/ DOA LPN supervisor 270-***-**** abo8mq@r.postjobfree.com

SFC Walter E. Dunkerely U.S. Army Dept of Nursing, NCOIC 931-***-**** abo8mq@r.postjobfree.com

Ret. MSG Walter Plummer Retired 931-***-**** abo8mq@r.postjobfree.com

Angela Williams DOA 270-***-**** abo8mq@r.postjobfree.com

Brenda Terry DOA Cheif of Human Resorces 931-***-**** abo8mq@r.postjobfree.com Indicates professional reference

Additional Information:

I have received BACH Eagle awards, ARCOM''s and AAM''s for my service as a NCOIC/LPN at several Army Hospitals to include field hospitals, acquired skills in Breast Feeding class, Bariatric Nursing and Surgical Patient Care, ImzU Online Course, DMLSS course, Equal Opportunity course and DMHRSi course.

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