Meagan Elliott

• Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
• Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
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• Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
• Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
• Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
• Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
• Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
• Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
• Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
• Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
• Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
• Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
• Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.

• Assessed and monitored patients' physical and emotional health conditions.
• Performed diagnostic tests, administered medications, and provided treatments according to physicians' orders.
• Provided direct patient care in an emergency room setting including triage, assessment, stabilization, and monitoring of patients.

Triage pts to ensure care is administered in a timely matter to all pts especially ones who are critical

• Assisted physicians with medical procedures such as intubation, central line insertion, chest tube placement.
• Educated and informed patients about their diagnosis, medications, treatments and follow-up care instructions.
• Maintained accurate documentation of patient care services in the electronic medical records system.
• Managed a high volume of patients while prioritizing emergent cases for timely interventions.
• Responded quickly to life threatening situations by providing advanced cardiac life support measures when needed.
• Performed routine laboratory testing on blood samples to assist with diagnoses or monitor progress of treatment plans.
• Assisted in the preparation of equipment for invasive procedures such as endoscopy or laparoscopy.
• Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, temperature and blood pressure levels at regular intervals throughout shift hours.
• Administered intravenous fluids and medications as ordered by physicians or nurse practitioners.
• Provided emotional support to family members during traumatic events in the ER setting.
• Ensured compliance with hospital policies regarding safety standards, infection control protocols and medication administration practices.
• Coordinated transfers between departments within the hospital or outside facilities based on patient needs.
• Provided post-operative care for surgical procedures performed in the ER environment.
• Initiated basic life support measures when necessary prior to arrival of paramedics.
• Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
• Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
• Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
• Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
• Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.

• Participated in team meetings to discuss cases, new developments, best practices.
• Assessed and evaluated patient health status, including vital signs, physical condition, mental state, and medical history.
• Administered medications as prescribed by physician and monitored patient response to treatments.
• Provided emergency care for pediatric patients with a variety of medical conditions.
• Performed initial assessment of patients upon arrival in the emergency room.
• Educated parents on proper care and treatment options for their children.
• Collaborated closely with physicians, registered nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient care was provided.
• Maintained accurate documentation of all treatments provided to pediatric patients in ER setting.
• Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining composure in high-pressure situations.
• Responded quickly to any changes in patient condition or urgent requests from physicians or family members.
• Assisted physicians during complex procedures such as intubations and lumbar punctures using appropriate equipment and techniques.
• Assured that all necessary supplies were available for use in the Pediatric Emergency Room.
• Instructed families on post-discharge care plans for their child's recovery process.
• Supported the emotional needs of families during critical times when their child was being treated in the PER environment.
• Facilitated communication between physicians, staff members, and families regarding diagnosis and treatment plans for pediatric patients.
• Conducted regular rounds throughout the PER to monitor patient progress and provide additional support if needed.
• Recognized potential life-threatening situations early on and took immediate action accordingly.
• Monitored vital signs of pediatric patients regularly according to established protocols.
• Coordinated transfer of critically ill children from ER to Intensive Care Unit when necessary.
• Utilized advanced technical skills to perform lifesaving interventions such as airway management or chest compressions when required.
• Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
• Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
• Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
• Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
• Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
• Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
• Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.

• Upheld the Publix standard by providing exceptional customer service
• Helped to design and create cakes for various events
• Listened to the customer's needs and worked hard to create the cake they had imagined
• Was responsible for ordering and ensuring that all needed stock was available
• Maintained customer safety through proper food service and handling
• Gave back to the community through fundraising for March of Dimes.

• As a RN I handle 2-4 patients at a time depending on their acuity
• I have cared for infants as young as 24 weeks old
• Care consist of feedings, baths, diapers changes, IV's, umbilical lines, PICC lines, ART lines, TPN, intubation, CPAP, high-flow, nasal cannulas, positioning, kangaroo care, parent education, birth anomalies, handling and preparing breast milk/formula
• Charting, x-rays, communication with co-workers, managers, Doctors, NP's and families
• Transfers in or out of the hospital, admits and discharges
• Attending skills check off, continuing education, staying up to date on certifications and mock codes
• I experienced infants in cardiac arrest, went to deliveries both high risk and/or not
• Performed complete head-to-toe assessments and CPR teaching.

• In the NICU I am responsible for admits and discharges
• Putting charts together, stocking carts, med rooms, formula rooms and putting stock away
• I help to support the nursing staff as well as the physicians
• I maintain a clean and safe work environment, wash laundry, greet our parents and provide them with education on hand hygiene
• As support I rock, feed and change babies per request
• I have watched central lines be placed, urine catheters and IVs
• As a secretary I am responsible for putting in orders, calling x-ray, ensuring carts are cleaned, communicating with our cleaning staff as to what rooms are dirty
• I have been to c-sections and vaginal births and have witnessed many different birth defects that I had only ever read about.

• As a patient care tech I was responsible first for patient safety
• Skin care, toileting, Ins/Outs, ambulation, specimen collection, being present with the code cart during codes, charting care provided, hourly rounds, taking vitals, providing therapeutic care through listening, providing support to the nursing staff, transfer patients, telemetry placement, setting patients up post-surgery to monitor vitals and accepting and giving report
• I had to have an understanding of the Bariatric patient, their disease and the doctor's preferences in care for these patients
• As an overflow floor I was able to experience a wide variety of surgeries and care for many different populations
• Populations included young teens to Geriatrics
• While surgeries varied from Ob to joint replacement and cancer.