SERENA F MEYER, RN, IBCLC
Nursing at Martis Ct, Richmond, CA

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KEY STRENGTHS IN NURSING<br/><br/> Knowledge and clinical expertise in Medical Surgical Care: adaptive community and direct client education offered in nonmedical pain control, meditation, massage, breathing exercises, and also patient and family teaching about appropriate pain management in the home and hospital. Effective trouble shooting for medication administration, collaboratively working within the healthcare team. Wound care, IV Pumps, IV placement, and appropriate nursing assessments for ensuring safety of the patient<br/>Adaptive community and direct client education offered for discharge and ongoing home health requirements<br/> Ability to assess nonverbal communication, identifying behavioral changes in older adults and implementing best practices for geriatric care, assessing for signs of distress and identifying appropriate interventions<br/> Skilled at reassuring & calming family members in both clinical and home settings, offering culturally competent care for whole families and individuals facing challenging medical diagnoses<br/> Experienced with active listening and reading/expressing nonverbal communication, utilizing multiple forms (presence, touch, eye contact, gentle redirection); tactful and effective conflict resolution skills; integrate evidence-based practice within expectations of traditional and diverse social and cultural norms, including LGBTQ and multicultural families, increase patient satisfaction with empathetic delivery of nursing care, Experienced with supporting families through all aspects of lifelong healthcare including medical surgical, post op and hospice care<br/> Strong organizational and coordination ability; rigorous attention to detail and in following instructions; able to disseminate evidence-based information; safe, accurate medication delivery; trained to beginning level in Epic software, motivated to work<br/> Leadership qualities: self-starter, highly motivated, dependable, on-time; resourceful and level headed in crises<br/> Professional demeanor, clinically competent, critical thinker, experienced in diverse adult education instruction in acute and ambulatory care, knowledge of early childhood illnesses, compassionately delivered palliative and end of life care, inspired to help others, safe medication administrative, effective critical thinking for nursing care, attuned to multitasking for optimum results in Medical Surgical Nursing.<br/><br/>Willing to go the extra mile for client satisfaction.