Lisa Poe Merritt

• Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
• Monitored ongoing medical conditions such as asthma or diabetes, adjusting care plans accordingly to maintain optimal student wellness levels.
• Supported students with special needs by coordinating individualized healthcare plans and working closely with the interdisciplinary team.
• Managed immunization compliance within the school population to prevent the spread of communicable diseases.
• Contributed to a positive school culture by serving as an advocate for student health and wellness, empowering them to make informed decisions about their wellbeing.
• Educated students on various health topics to promote overall health and wellbeing.
• Participated in development of school safety plans to address areas of concern.
• Maintained upkeep on defibrillators, blood pressure monitors and first aid kits to keep resources in working condition for emergencies.
• Provided support to students with special needs and disabilities to deliver appropriate care and meet educational needs.
• Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
• Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.

• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Counseled patients via telephone according to established guidelines and protocols, advising on provider-established plans of care.
• Relayed triage information and facilitated communication between provider and patient concerning patient disposition.
• Assisted in management of patient utilization of health care system and provided patient education relative to health care needs, use of community resources and responsibilities of membership in managed care.
• Performed additional clinic and non-triage nurse duties such as instructing patients in general and specific medical care and health issues and administering or dispensing medication and injections.
• Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.

• Built meaningful relationships with patients and families for optimal care.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers about conditions and treatments.
• Observed and assessed patients to identify concerning symptoms.
• Administered medications and topic treatments to address patient symptoms.
• Partnered with support technicians, nursing staff and social workers to coordinate services.
• Counseled patients via telephone according to established guidelines and protocols, advising on provider-established plans of care.
• Relayed triage information and facilitated communication between provider and patient concerning patient disposition.
• Obtained case history and gathered triage information to determine appropriate avenue for care.
• Assisted in management of patient utilization of health care system and provided patient education relative to health care needs, use of community resources and responsibilities of membership in managed care.
• Suggested appropriate disposition to acting physicians based on assessment.
• Performed additional clinic and non-triage nurse duties such as instructing patients in general and specific medical care and health issues and administering or dispensing medication and injections.
• Participated in continuous professional development opportunities to stay current on industry trends and advancements in nursing practice.
• Evaluated patient outcomes and adjusted nursing care plans as needed for optimal progression toward health goals.

• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
• Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care for Critical Care admissions.
• Manage and triage patient to appropriate level of care. Trauma, Ambulatory Care, Behavioral Health/ Utilizing, Tennessee Annotated code 603 for Evaluation.
• Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
• Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
• Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
• Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
• Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.

• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.

• Managed 30 nurses and nursing activities in 300-bed hospital by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards.
• Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
• Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training and standards of patient care.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
• Supervised, directed and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.

• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
• Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
• Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
• Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
• Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
• Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.

• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
• Supervised, directed and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
• Worked at least Number 40 hours per month as floor nurse to maintain clinical proficiency.
• Supervised professional and paraprofessional nursing staff and delegated tasks to maintain continuum of care.
• Reviewed department performance and adjusted coverage to compensate for changing conditions.
• Promoted professional development opportunities to encourage nurses to pursue continuous training.
• Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
• Developed strategy to target nursing and patient satisfaction issues, improve response and patient care quality and suggest actionable improvements to promote hospital-wide quality and safety initiatives .
• Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.

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• Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training and standards of patient care.
• Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Managed 40 nurses and nursing activities in 300-bed hospital by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards.
• Conducted patient assessments and developed treatment plans.
• Evaluated skills of nursing personnel and verified staff certifications for validity.
• Delivered expert case management, milieu management, medication administration and emergency intervention.
• Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
• Engaged and participated in consults, patient care plan development and patient monitoring.
• Established and continuously optimized unit schedules and individual work assignments.

• Onboarded new employees through orientation meetings and training sessions before deployment to different departments.
• Reviewed staffing patterns, quantities and nursing units' census to meet resident needs and budgetary controls.
• Created, implemented and evaluated programs that promoted staff recruitment, retention and development.
• Participated in hospital wide policy committee to discuss policies, propose revisions and implement changes.
• Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.