EDNA MERCER
**** ********** ****, ***** ******, MS 38654
**********@*****.*** 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