Mercedes Murray

Registered Nurse with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (2025) and 15+ years of diverse healthcare experience as LVN (2017), CNA (2012), HHA (2009), specializing in patient assessment, care planning, and medication administration. Demonstrates an innovative approach to enhancing patient outcomes through effective collaboration with interdisciplinary teams and utilization of EMAR for precise charting. Committed to advancing healthcare delivery.

Registered Nurse at Merit Home Health (2025-10 – Present)

• Direct patient care: Administer medications, perform routine procedures like taking blood pressure, provide wound care, and offer personal care assistance such as bathing or dressing
• Home visits to evaluate situations and assess health conditions, patient/ family teaching and counseling on safety, child care, nutrition, exercise, personal hygiene
• Teach patients and their caregivers how to manage their health conditions and follow the care plan effectively
• Collaborate with physicians, other healthcare professionals, and family caregivers to ensure coordinated care
• Maintain accurate and detailed medical records of visits, patient status, and care provided
• Oversee and train home health aides and licensed practical nurses (LPNs)
• Ensure a safe environment by following health guidelines, including sanitation and equipment decontamination

Registered Nurse at Nova home health & Hospice (2025-09 – 2026-02)

• Provide nursing services to a varied caseload of patients in accordance with the Standard practice and facility policies and procedures
• Home visits to evaluate situations and assess health conditions, patient/ family teaching and counseling on safety, child care, nutrition, exercise, personal hygiene
• Performs health assessments, evaluates and counsels on psychological and social, as well as physical, well being
• Responds promptly to time-sensitive incidents ensuring timely resolution and support based on the nature and urgency of the situation
• Travelers supplies and equipment to patients house when necessary
• Specimen collection, lab report interpretation

Registered Nurse at Ballard Rehabilitation (2025-01 – 2026-06)

• Develops and updates patient care plans, ensuring effective collaboration with medical teams
• Collaborate with physicians and pharmacists to optimize patient treatment strategies
• Collaborates with physical, speech, and occupational therapists for comprehensive care
• Utilizes EMAR for accurate charting, improving patient record accuracy
• Initiates and maintains care plans, enhancing patient outcomes and satisfaction
• Fostered patient trust and engagement through compassionate communication, enhancing overall care experience and adherence to treatment plans
• Streamlined care plan processes, ensuring timely updates and effective collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, leading to improved patient outcomes

Licensed Vocational Nurse at Team Select Home Health (2024-02 – 2024-12)

• Deliver skilled nursing care to patients and families, ensuring medication accuracy and comfort
• Administered medications accurately, ensuring compliance with treatment plans and improving patient recovery times
• Conducted thorough assessments and vital sign monitoring, identifying critical changes to facilitate timely medical interventions
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement personalized care plans, resulting in better patient outcomes
• Maintained meticulous patient records and medication logs, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and regulatory standards
• Implemented comprehensive patient education programs, leading to improved medication adherence and enhanced recovery outcomes
• Analyzed patient data trends to refine care strategies, resulting in more tailored interventions and noticeable improvements in health metrics

LVN Treatment Nurse at Community Care & Rehab (2023-12 – 2024-05)

• Coordinate treatment orders in EMAR, ensuring timely patient care and adherence
• Update care plans and assessments, enhancing patient outcomes
• Conduct wound care rounds with specialists, improving recovery rates
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive care delivery
• Engaged with the interdisciplinary team to update care plans, enhancing patient outcomes through coordinated and comprehensive care
• Conducted thorough assessments and performed treatment orders per MDS guidelines, ensuring compliance and high standards of patient care
• Participated in wound care rounds, collaborating with specialists to evaluate patient progress and implement effective treatment strategies
• Demonstrated strong communication skills, fostering a positive environment among team members and enhancing overall collaboration
• Streamlined treatment order processes in EMAR, ensuring prompt patient care and compliance with regulatory standards

LVN Visiting Nurse at Merit Home Health (2022-07 – 2023-06)

• Conducted skilled nursing visits, ensuring accurate vital signs and effective wound care
• Updated treatment orders and reconciled medications, enhancing patient care plans
• Executed EMAR charting and administered medications, improving patient outcomes
• Performed blood withdrawals and managed peg tube care, ensuring patient safety
• Conducted patient education sessions on care plans, empowering individuals with knowledge for better self-management
• Utilized EMAR for precise charting and medication administration, enhancing communication with interdisciplinary teams
• Streamlined patient assessment protocols, leading to improved accuracy in care plans and enhanced patient satisfaction
• Conducted patient education sessions, fostering a collaborative environment that empowered individuals to manage their health effectively

LVN- Hospice Liaison at Medipro staffing- Kaiser Permanente (2020-09 – 2021-04)

• Patient Assessment & Eligibility Review
• Care Transition Coordination
• Family & Patient Education
• Interdisciplinary Liaison
• Resource Optimization

LVN- Oncology Clinic Nurse at Talent Acquisition- City of Hope Radiation Oncology (2020-02 – 2020-06)

• Triage phone messages
• Monitor lab results
• vital signs
• educating families

LVN Nurse Medical Surgical/Tele Unit at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (2019-05 – 2020-02)

• provide comprehensive, direct patient care to adult patients who are acutely ill, injured, or recovering from surgical procedures
• Assess, plan, evaluate, and implement care plans
• Administer, monitor for side effects and manage oral medications
• EMAR charting- EPIC
• Patient and family education
• Interdisciplinary communication

LVN-BSN RN in Nursing – West Coast University (2021-04 – 2025-03)

Nursing Diploma in Licensed Vocational Nursing – Concorde Career College (2015-12 – 2017-06)

Certified Nursing Assistant in Nursing – Red Cross of America (2012-08)