Maggie Merrill
Wentzville
Summary
Dynamic Behavioral Health Registered Nurse with a proven track record at SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital, excelling in psychiatric assessment and therapeutic communication. Achieved reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning and follow-up support, while fostering team collaboration to enhance patient care and satisfaction. Committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality nursing care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital
01.2024 - Current
- Provided crisis intervention and stabilization for acute behavioral health situations, ensuring patient safety and proper treatment implementation.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge planning and follow-up support for patients transitioning to outpatient care.
- Collaborated with psychiatrists to adjust medication regimens, optimizing therapeutic effectiveness while minimizing side effects.
- Educated patients and families on mental health conditions, treatment options, and community resources to promote informed decision making.
- Increased patient satisfaction by establishing trust and rapport through compassionate listening and empathetic communication.
Stepdown ICU Registered Nurse
General Healthcare Resources Inc.
12.2023 - 12.2024
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Trauma ICU Registered Nurse
SSM Health St. Louis University Hospital
10.2020 - 07.2022
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
ICU Registered Nurse
SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital
01.2019 - 10.2020
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Managed highly specialized medical equipment for patients requiring mechanical ventilation, mechanical cardiac intervention, neuro-surgical intracranial devices, and/or continuous dialysis.
- Performed and documented thorough, frequent assessments of critically ill patients.
- Delivered high quality patient education regarding disease processes, treatment options, and goals of care.
- Closely monitored patient condition and quickly communicated significant changes to members of treatment team.
- Coordinated treatment with healthcare staff from various disciplines while also supporting nursing staff in caring for other patients on the unit.
- Monitored and responded to patients experiencing ICU delirium as well as alcohol/substance withdrawal.
- Worked with team in emergency situations and participated in debriefings to identify ways to improve delivery of care.
Education
Nursing Diploma - Nursing
Lutheran School of Nursing
St. Louis, MO07-2018
High School Diploma -
Fort Zumwalt North High School
O'Fallon, MO06-2013
Skills
- Therapeutic communication
- Strong clinical judgment
- Psychiatric assessment
- Compassionate and caring
- Patient and family advocacy
- Team collaboration
- Self motivation
Timeline
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital
01.2024 - Current
Stepdown ICU Registered Nurse
General Healthcare Resources Inc.
12.2023 - 12.2024
Trauma ICU Registered Nurse
SSM Health St. Louis University Hospital
10.2020 - 07.2022
ICU Registered Nurse
SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital
01.2019 - 10.2020
Nursing Diploma - Nursing
Lutheran School of Nursing
High School Diploma -
Fort Zumwalt North High School
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