EDNA MERCER

**** ********** ****, ***** ******, MS 38654

acbnwc@r.postjobfree.com 662-***-****

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Home Choice Home Health May 12 - present

Hernando, Ms Full Time RN

Case manager & RN responsible for documenting admission, evaluation, and home care

progress to meet goals according to care plan on android computer device in home.

Initiates plan of care, teaches caregiver on preventative and assistive measures to keep

patient as functional as possible. Inform physician of patient status. Consults with OT,

PT, ST on progress and revise plan as needed. Supervise home health aide.

Fresenius Medical Care Jan 12- May 12

Southaven, MS Full Time RN

RN staff in 48 chair chronic hemodialysis clinic. Responsible for pre & post assessment

of pt and adjustment of tx according to protocol. Constant education and reinforcement

of diet and fluid restrictions, as well as teaching of dz process and medications associated

with chronic renal failure. Draw labs and administer IV meds, handling and treating

emergencies as they occur. Monthly care plans and documentation of progress to goals.

RAI Hemodialysis Care Center Aug 11- Jan 12

Memphis, TN Full Time RN

Responsible for pre & post assessment & monitoring pt during treatment. Adjustment of

treatment prn, according to protocols & assessment or MD order. Administer IV meds &

po meds for HTN in tx, draw labs & follow up of labs in tx times, & education of pt

regarding process & ESRD. Care planning & treatment planning & documenting

progress to goal.

A&E Premium Hospice, Inc. Apr 06 – Aug 11

Olive Branch, MS RN full time RN

Care for terminally ill in all stages at end of life. Carry a patient load of 5-13 patients on

a daily basis. Observe, assess and documentation of symptoms and progress to goals,

work closely with MD to obtain and administer comfort medications for pain and other

troubling symptoms. Work with LSW, Chaplain and CNA to provide social, spiritual and

emotional support as needed.

Unity Hospice Care Oct 05 - Apr 06

Olive Branch, MS RN 32 hours

Provided comprehensive palliative care for terminally ill, continual evaluating and

assessing needs & comfort and served as liaison between families and MD.

Gardner Heights Nsg and Rehab Apr 04 – June 05

Shelton, CT Weekend Baylor RN

Worked as nursing supervisor alternating with staff RN on weekends in a 150 bed LTC

home. Implemented care plans in accordance with standards, assessed patients physical

and emotional needs in a comprehensive manner. Provided leadership to employees to

ensure quality of life needs were met and dignities were maintained as well as safety and

security of patients and staff.

EDUCATION

Quinsigamond Community College, Worcester, MA

Associate Degree in Nursing Education, May 97

High Honors Graduate

Academy of health Sciences, Fort Sam Houston, TX

Practical Nursing 1990, Army Medic 1988, Dental Hygienist 1987, Dental Assistant 1981

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