Chace Ramsey McMeekan
Oklahoma City,OK
Summary
Compassionate healthcare professional with expertise in PACU and surgical nursing. Demonstrates a strong focus on patient safety, productivity, and efficient task execution. Proficient in patient care management, advocacy, and infection control, ensuring optimal outcomes. Strong communicator and team player, fostering collaborative healthcare environments.
Overview
1
1
Certification
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
RN - OR
Oklahoma Heart Hospital
11.2021 - 03.2024
- Assured sterility of the surgical field
- Assisted anesthesiologist in optimizing patient care during procedures
- Ensured patient safety by verifying expiration dates and documenting surgical implants
- Acted as patient's advocate, ensuring comfort and safety under anesthesia
RN - PACU/Main OR/CVOR Registered Nurse
Normal Regional Healthplex
06.2011 - 11.2021
- Monitored and stabilized critically ill patients post-OR for optimal recovery.
- Administered airway management and pain control measures to maximize patient comfort.
- Coordinated discharge preparations to ensure smooth transition from care.
RN - CVICU
OU Medical Center
02.2008 - 01.2011
- Monitored critically ill patients presenting diverse medical conditions.
- Participated in rapid response and code blue teams, delivering critical care support during emergencies to stabilize patients.
- Floated between Trauma ICU and Medicine ICU, delivering comprehensive nursing care to meet diverse patient needs.
- Preceptor for RNs in training
- Relief charge nurse
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
OSU - Oklahoma City
Associate of Science - General Studies
OKC Community College
Skills
- Operating room safety
- Infection control
- Postoperative care
- Documentation accuracy
- Patient advocacy
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Patient communication
- Time management
Certification
- BLS, 04/01/27
- Oklahoma, RN License, #91264
Process Improvements
- Specimen Labeling, Operational part of surgical specimen labeling among multidisciplinary committees to improve accuracy and to improve process.
- Infection Prevention, Conducted hand hygiene surveillance and data entry for proper dress/hygiene in the operating room such as nails, jewelry, attire.
Timeline
RN - OR
Oklahoma Heart Hospital
11.2021 - 03.2024
RN - PACU/Main OR/CVOR Registered Nurse
Normal Regional Healthplex
06.2011 - 11.2021
RN - CVICU
OU Medical Center
02.2008 - 01.2011
Associate of Science - Nursing
OSU - Oklahoma City
Associate of Science - General Studies
OKC Community College