Kelly Megill
Hyrum
Summary
Detail-oriented nurse with expertise in patient education and safety protocols. Committed to maintaining high standards of care while actively contributing to the professional development of team members.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse
Cache Valley Hospital
North Logan
10.2019 - Current
- Provided direct patient care in various medical settings.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses consistently.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and treatments.
- Operated medical equipment for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation daily.
- Assisted in training new nursing staff on protocols and procedures.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Maintained a safe environment for both staff and patients through adherence to safety protocols.
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders.
- Assessed and monitored patient health conditions, including vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Educated patients on their medical condition, treatment plans, and self-care management techniques.
- Provided nursing care for patients with various medical diagnoses and treatments.
- Assisted physician with examinations, tests and procedures.
- Ensured that all documentation was accurate and up-to-date according to established guidelines.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth, and professional development.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Facilitated communication between members of the healthcare team by attending interdisciplinary meetings.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cache Valley Speciality Hospital
North Logan
07.2006 - 10.2021
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal care.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in patient care areas.
- Communicated effectively with patients and families regarding care needs.
- Documented patient observations and care provided accurately.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Nightingale College
Ogden, UT09-2021
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Electronic health records
- Care plan development
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient advocacy
- Health education
- Safety protocol adherence
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Inpatient care
- HIPAA protocol adherence
- Triage assessment
- Emergency care
- Electronic health records management
- Licensed RN
- IV therapy management
- Direct nursing care
- Outpatient care
- Discharge coordination
- Medication and IV administration
- NG tube insertion
- Family education
- Patient education
- Direct patient care
Timeline
Nurse
Cache Valley Hospital
10.2019 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cache Valley Speciality Hospital
07.2006 - 10.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Nightingale College