Megan Smith
Suffolk
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Bon Secours, Harbourview Emergency Room
07.2022 - Current
- Critical care
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members
- Emergency Response
- Reduced patient wait times by efficiently triaging patients based on their acuity levels prioritizing urgent cases
- Charge nurse
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of pediatric patients upon admission, identifying potential risks and making necessary interventions for a safer recovery process.
- Managed complex pediatric cases by collaborating with specialists and coordinating care plans, resulting in a comprehensive approach to patient needs.
- Assisted in the identification of early warning signs in children at risk for health complications through routine monitoring and screening evaluations.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management to both adult and pediatric patients in the Emergency Room
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Educated children about their medical conditions in age-appropriate language, empowering them to take an active role in managing their health.
- Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
LPN Lead
Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters
06.2019 - 05.2022
- Medication administration
- Remote triage of pediatric patients
- Improved patient care by assigning appropriate tasks to other clinician LPNs.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
Education
Associates in Nursing - Registered Nurse
Paul D Camp Community College
Bachelor's Degree - Nursing
Chamberlain University
01.2023
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
- Clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Infection control measures
- Intravenous therapy
- EKG Interpretation
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Airway Management
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
State
VA
City
Suffolk
Awards
- Omnicell super-user
- Co chair member of unit council for Harbourview Emergency Department
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Bon Secours, Harbourview Emergency Room
07.2022 - Current
LPN Lead
Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters
06.2019 - 05.2022
Associates in Nursing - Registered Nurse
Paul D Camp Community College
Bachelor's Degree - Nursing
Chamberlain University
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