KENMIQUA MERRITT
Richmond
Summary
Compassionate and resilient, bringing solid foundation in patient care and medical procedures. Adept at quickly learning and applying critical care techniques and utilizing advanced medical equipment. Seeking to transition into new field, leveraging these versatile and valuable skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
VCU
09.2025 - Current
- Monitored vital signs and recognized changes in patient conditions, responding promptly to emergencies.
- Coordinated patient care with multidisciplinary teams to enhance treatment outcomes.
- Demonstrated flexibility in managing multiple priorities concurrently during high-stress periods while maintaining a calm demeanor.
- Monitored hemodynamic variances to identify signs of life-threatening complications.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Bon Secours Richmond Community Hospital
08.2023 - Current
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify urgent medical needs and initiate appropriate interventions.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize patient needs in a high-pressure environment.
- Assessed and managed pain levels for patients, employing various interventions to ensure comfort.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
Registered Nurse
KidMed Pediatric Urgent Care
01.2025 - 08.2025
- Educated children about their medical conditions in age-appropriate language, empowering them to take an active role in managing their health.
- Administered vaccinations and medications accurately, ensuring optimal treatment efficacy and patient safety.
- Advocated for patient needs with healthcare providers, securing necessary interventions for optimal health results.
- Provided emergency care to pediatric patients, stabilizing conditions and preventing further complications.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South University
Richmond, VA01.2023
Diploma - Practical Nursing
ECPI University
Richmond, VA01.2018
Skills
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Intravenous therapy
- Pre-and Post-operative care via sedation
- Direct patient care
- Compassionate care
- Clinical judgment
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control
- Patient care assessment
- Documentation
- Patient condition monitoring
- Nonviolent and/or violent crisis intervention
- Pediatric emergency assessment, recognition and stabilization
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
VCU
09.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
KidMed Pediatric Urgent Care
01.2025 - 08.2025
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Bon Secours Richmond Community Hospital
08.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South University
Diploma - Practical Nursing
ECPI University
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
Daisy Award, Provided patience and compassion during a stressful experience for a patient. Received feedback for acknowledging a patient's welfare and advocating for them. Maintain communication in updating the patient on their plan of care.