Registered Nurse Years Experience

Candice Merritt

**** *** ****** ** *******, FL **511

Home: 813-***-**** Cell: 813-***-**** ***********@***.***

** ***** ********** **** ******* providing direct in-home care to terminal patients Prior to hospice, 10 years experience in correctional setting caring primarily for psychiatric, HIV, and acute alcohol/drug detoxing patients.

Registered Nurse licensed in State of Florida, RN 2082942

Skilled in conducting physical examinations

field RN LifePath Hospice After-hours in-home care of hospice patients with pain control issues and other problems needing acute symptom management. Performed admission assessments and obtained admission certification for patients with Hospice referral. Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses including COPD and asthma.Provided necessary health education training for patients..Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients. RN

08/1993 - 10/2003 Correctional Medical Services

Tampa, FL Administered medications and assisted in diagnostic testing for HIV-positive patients.Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.Assessed patients in active withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms..Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients. RNTelemetry unit

01/1990 - 06/1993 Brandon Regional Hospital

Brandon, FL care of cardiac patients on telemetry monitoring unit RN Telemetry unit

11/1985 - 07/1989 Bi County Community Hospital

Warren, Mi care of cardiac patients on telemetry monitoring unit

Bachelor of Science: Austin Peay State University - Nursing 1983 Clarksville, TN, USA 3 yr diploma: Crawford W. Long School of Nursing - Nursing 1977 Atlanta, GA, USA

Diabetes, Hospice and Stroke Patient Care

Wound cleaning/care expertise

Geriatric treatment knowledge

Professional Summary

Licenses

Skill Highlights

Professional Experience

Education and Training

extensive experience in medication titration to achieve pain management

Psych and mental health care proficiency

Familiarity with disease management programs

IV drug therapy management

10/2003 - 08/2014 Tampa, FL

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