Maegan Cummings
Youngsville
Summary
Louisiana State Board Certified Registered Nurse with years of experience delivering high-quality care to patients in pediatric and adult care units. Proven leader effective at uniting and guiding nursing teams toward achieving patient care goals, improving satisfaction and supporting wide-spread healthcare system improvements. Focused on continuously advancing expertise in nursing while driving innovation.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Iberia Medical Center
New Iberia, LA
01.2022 - Current
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
- Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
- Administered critical care to patients in high-pressure emergency situations.
- Assessed patient conditions using advanced diagnostic tools and techniques.
- Mentored junior nursing staff on best practices in emergency care protocols.
- Streamlined triage processes, reducing patient wait times for treatment.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Reduced patient wait times by efficiently triaging patients based on acuity levels and prioritizing urgent cases.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Optimized patient flow within the Emergency Department by collaborating with charge nurses in coordinating bed assignments and discharges according to capacity constraints.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by delivering compassionate, culturally sensitive care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Acted as a resource for colleagues by sharing clinical expertise, participating in educational opportunities, and serving as a preceptor for new nurses joining the Emergency Department team.
- Contributed to the creation of a positive work culture within the Emergency Department by actively participating in team-building activities, offering constructive feedback, celebrating successes, and fostering a sense of camaraderie among colleagues.
- Provided valuable support to families during critical situations by offering emotional support, answering questions, and assisting with decision-making processes related to their loved one''s care.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
Registered Nurse
OLOL Women's and Children's hospital
Lafayette, LA
06.2008 - 01.2024
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to enhance patient safety and quality of care.
Registered Nurse
Acadian HomeCare of Lafayette
Lafayette,LA
12.2022 - 06.2023
- Administered comprehensive patient assessments and developed individualized care plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate complex treatment regimens.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care instructions.
- Mentored junior nurses, fostering professional development and adherence to best practices.
- Monitored clinical outcomes, analyzing data to identify areas for improvement in service delivery.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Performed advanced wound care and educated patients and caregivers on proper wound care techniques
- Educated patients and caregivers on infection control and signs and symptoms of infection of wounds.
LPN
Premier pediatrics
Lafayette, LA
08.2015 - 09.2017
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
LPN
University Medical Center
Lafayette, LA
05.2015 - 08.2015
- Assisted physicians with examinations and patient scans during diagnostic processes.
- Cared for patients' acute and chronic wounds by changing dressings and applying medicated compounds.
- Assisted with patients' nutritional needs by setting up self-feeding assistance or directly feeding individuals with severely limited mobility.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Excelsior College
Albany, NY04.2021
Technical Degree Practical Nursing - Practical Nursing
South Louisiana Community College
Lafayette, LA05.2008
High School Diploma - undefined
Acadiana High School
Lafayette, LA05.2000
Skills
- Medical screening
- Patient monitoring
- Medication administration
- Obtaining lab samples
- Staff Development and Precepting
- EKG interpretation
- Patient assessments
- Pediatric advanced life support
- Airway management
- Intravenous therapy
- Emergency triage
- Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Cardiac monitors
- Emergency diagnostics
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Acadian HomeCare of Lafayette
12.2022 - 06.2023
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Iberia Medical Center
01.2022 - Current
LPN
Premier pediatrics
08.2015 - 09.2017
LPN
University Medical Center
05.2015 - 08.2015
Registered Nurse
OLOL Women's and Children's hospital
06.2008 - 01.2024
Technical Degree Practical Nursing - Practical Nursing
South Louisiana Community College
High School Diploma - undefined
Acadiana High School
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Excelsior College