Bryan Meacham
Coweta,OK
Summary
Dedicated and hard working Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history and reliable team member in a fast-paced environment with keen interest in education and evidence-based practice. Proven to be resourceful, remains calm under pressure, and can skillfully handle difficult patients in high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships both professionally and with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, ICU
Hillcrest Medical Center- Ardent Health
2022.02 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Assessed patients and their vitals in an acute care setting.
- Managed medical equipment for critically ill patients such as dialysis machines, hypothermia machines, external ventricular drain, cardiac monitors, and infusion pumps.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Patient Care Technician
Hillcrest Medical Center- Ardent Health
2015.09 - 2022.02
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
Student Nurse Extern
Hillcrest Medical Center- Ardent Health
2021.01 - 2021.12
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Collaborated with nurse preceptors and other medical staff to achieve quality patient outcome goals.
- Maintained comfort and safety of each patient through careful monitoring and knowledge application.
- Attended medical procedures to increase nursing expertise and advance training.
- Administered close patient care, checked vital signs, and monitored telemetry.
- Transported patients between unit rooms and scanning locations for diverse procedures.
- Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients.
Inventory Specialist- Pipeyards
McJunkin Redman
2014.01 - 2015.08
- Reconciled inventory counts each month from my assigned pipeyards.
- Performed data entry and completed proper paperwork.
- Recorded information, shortages, and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
- Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
- Attended weekly meetings with my group via phone conference calls.
Warehouse Inventory Associate- Receiving
McJunkin Redman
2012.06 - 2014.01
- Communicated with teammates and supervisors to maintain smooth operations and quickly handle any issues impacting warehouse operations or customer satisfaction.
- Checked packages and merchandise for damage and notified vendors.
- Utilized forklift and other warehouse equipment to safely load and unload pallets and containers.
- Kept warehouse up to safety and health regulations at all times.
Warehouse Trainer- All Departments
State Beauty Supply- Salon Centric
2006.06 - 2012.06
- Inspired employees to exceed goals for productivity, highlighting incentives for favorable performance.
- Interpreted and taught new hires to understand work orders, production figures and BOLs to inform adjustments for increased productivity.
- Kept detailed log of employee training progress and evaluated where necessary.
- Communicated with participants effectively, delivering positive and constructive feedback with clarity and fairness.
- Managed product delivery through small package shipments.
- Managed daily operations from order, to picked and packed, to loaded on the truck, to shipped from the facility.
- Managed the picking and packing lines as well as trained all new employees to this area.
- Worked forklift operations as backup to stocking and shipping.
- Worked in control management, safety operations, and inventory management.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Tulsa Community College
Tulsa, Oklahoma12.2021
Associate of Science - Pre-Nursing
Tulsa Community College
Tulsa, Oklahoma12.2019
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Tulsa Community College
Tulsa, Oklahoma12.2019
High School Diploma -
Broken Arrow High School
Broken Arrow, OK05.2004
Skills
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Documentation and Reporting
- Reliable and Responsible
- Detail-Oriented
- Patient Assessments and monitoring
- Medication Administration
- Problem-Solving
- Honest and Dependable
- Endotracheal Intubations
- Specimen Collection
- Medical Equipment Setup
- Blood Transfusion Administration
Accomplishments
- Training - I have had many successful outcomes from training new employees in the past.
- Quality Assurance - I have played a vital role in quality and safety at my last three employers.
- I graduated with a 4.0 GPA in my nursing pre-requisite science classes.
- I graduated with a 3.6 GPA from my nursing program.
- I was one of four seats for graduating class on their student nurse association.
Certification
- Registered Nurse.
- BLS- Basic Life Support.
- ACLS- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support.
- NIHHS- National Institutes of Heath Stroke Scale (NIHSS).
Timeline
Registered Nurse, ICU
Hillcrest Medical Center- Ardent Health
2022.02 - Current
Student Nurse Extern
Hillcrest Medical Center- Ardent Health
2021.01 - 2021.12
Patient Care Technician
Hillcrest Medical Center- Ardent Health
2015.09 - 2022.02
Inventory Specialist- Pipeyards
McJunkin Redman
2014.01 - 2015.08
Warehouse Inventory Associate- Receiving
McJunkin Redman
2012.06 - 2014.01
Warehouse Trainer- All Departments
State Beauty Supply- Salon Centric
2006.06 - 2012.06
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Tulsa Community College
Associate of Science - Pre-Nursing
Tulsa Community College
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Tulsa Community College
High School Diploma -
Broken Arrow High School
- Registered Nurse.
- BLS- Basic Life Support.
- ACLS- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support.
- NIHHS- National Institutes of Heath Stroke Scale (NIHSS).
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