Trina Merritt
Blairmore,AB
Summary
Dedicated Medical-Surgical LPN with AHS, skilled in pre-and post-operative care and compassionate patient support. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective communication and meticulous documentation. Committed to ethical practice and continuous skill development, ensuring high standards of care and compliance with HIPAA regulations.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical-Surgical LPN
AHS
Blaimore
06.2010 - Current
Patient care - medication, wound care, ostomy care, picc line & iv care, cathete care, help with adl’s ,
Charting, ordering supplies , updating data bases
Working closely with doctors & specialists for optimum pt care & outcomes.
Work closely with pt & ot to enhance patients outcome.
Renewing & updating my own skills yearly.
Education
2 Yr Nursing - Licensed Practical Nurse
Bow Valley College
Calgary05.2010
Skills
Pre-and Post-operative care
Vital signs monitoring
Catheter care
Airway management
Fluid balance monitoring
Specimen collection
Documentation accuracy
Blood glucose monitoring
Ethical practice
Pressure ulcer prevention
Enteral feeding
Seizure precautions
Fall prevention
Therapeutic communication
Trauma-informed care
Patient care
Vital signs
Direct patient care
HIPAA compliance
Clinical judgment
Verbal and written communication
Compassionate care
Documenting intake
Clinical documentation
Physical assessment
Patient assessments
End-of-life care
Pain management
Medication dispensing
Family communication
Medication administration
Infection control
Transcribing orders
Mental health support
Patient triaging
Preventive care
ADL assistance
Geriatric care
Care planning
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
Bls
Als
Anaphyaxis
Nrp
Timeline
Medical-Surgical LPN
AHS
06.2010 - Current
2 Yr Nursing - Licensed Practical Nurse
Bow Valley College