Meagan Cox
Centra
Lynchburg,VA
13
years of professional experience
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in a 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.
Work History
Registered Nurse II
1 Year 1 Month- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
Registered Nurse II, Adult Psychiatry
3 Years 8 Months- Built trust with patients from various cultural backgrounds through culturally competent care practices tailored to individual needs.
- Ensured patient safety by closely monitoring behaviors, administering medications as prescribed, and intervening during incidents of aggression or self-harm.
- Provided effective coping strategies to help patients manage depression and anxiety.
- Worked to ensure patient rights were upheld within the healthcare environment.
Registered Nurse II, Labor and Delivery
9 Years 2 Months- Delivered emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families throughout labor, delivery, and postpartum care to enhance patient experience.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
- Assisted physician during delivery and examinations by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and providing immediate care to newborn after birth.
Education
Nursing Diploma - Registered Nurse
Skills
Patient intake
Direct patient care
Medication and IV administration
Patient assessments
Compassion and empathy
Daisy Award
Recipient of Daisy Award for outstanding patient care.
Timeline
Registered Nurse II
EmPATH Unit, Centra
07.2025 - CurrentRead More
Registered Nurse II, Adult Psychiatry
Centra
12.2022 - CurrentRead More
Registered Nurse II, Labor and Delivery
Centra
10.2013 - 12.2022Read More
LGH School of Nursing
Nursing Diploma from Registered Nurse
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