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Meagan Lehmann

Raleigh,NC

Summary

Dynamic Clinical Nurse II at UNC Health with expertise in surgical care and patient education. Proven ability to manage complex cases and provide emotional support, ensuring high-quality outcomes. Skilled in IV initiation and EMR management, I thrive in fast-paced environments, collaborating effectively with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient safety and care quality.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Nurse II

UNC Health
Smithfield, NC
01.2024 - Current
  • Pre-op and post-op (Phase I and Phase II PACU) for surgical patients.
  • I perform assessment, education, order review, IV initiation, maintenance and documentation; and prepping and recovering patients in the surgical services department.
  • Surgical population includes Orthopedics, GI, General Surgery, Heart and Vascular, Oncology, OB/GYN, Urology and Podiatry, as well as heart catheterization and other cardiac procedure patients to include TEEs, Ablations, ICD/Pacemaker placements and change-outs.
  • I have current certifications in BLS, ACLS, NRP and PALS and have taken a course in conscious sedation.
  • Provided post-operative care and education to patients and families.
  • Managed complex cases involving multiple diagnoses or treatments.
  • Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.

Staff Nurse- Float Pool

Wake Med Health and Hospitals
Raleigh, NC
09.2017 - 01.2024
  • Staffing resources/float pool RN in hospital setting, performing direct bedside patient care for women's and children's units including labor & delivery, pre-op, OR circulator and PACU RN for Cesarean cases, postpartum, newborn and high-risk antepartum patients, as well as other surgical patients occasionally (hysterectomy, thyroidectomy, appendectomy, cholecystectomy) across three hospitals within the system.
  • Assessed patients to determine their physical condition, health status and needs.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop plans of care for patients.
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining quality standards of care.
  • Actively participated in departmental meetings, training sessions and educational offerings.
  • Demonstrated effective communication skills while interacting with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare staff members.
  • Utilized an electronic medical record system to store patient information securely.
  • Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times or end-of-life situations.

Staff Nurse Women's and Children's Units

UNC Rex Healthcare
Raleigh, NC
01.2007 - 01.2017
  • Staff nurse for GYN, pediatric, maternal-newborn and newborn patients.
  • Administered medications, delivered acute bedside care, and maintained accurate electronic medical record documentation
  • Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes, medications administered and other relevant data.
  • Evaluated the effectiveness of nursing interventions and modified plans as needed.
  • Streamlined admissions and discharges, maximizing patient flow through effective time management strategies
  • Assisted physicians with exams, lab tests or other procedures as requested.
  • Coordinated with other healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient care.

Freelance editor

Self-Employed
01.2000 - 01.2006
  • Editing of masters and doctoral theses for local graduate students.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Aspen University
Denver, CO
03-2023

Associate of Science - Nursing

Watts School of Nursing At Duke University
Durham, NC
12-2006

Skills

  • Patient assessment
  • IV initiation and maintenance
  • Medication administration
  • Surgical care
  • EMR management
  • Time management
  • Excellent communication
  • Critical thinking
  • Emotional support
  • Ethical practice
  • Patient education and safety measures
  • Admitting and discharging
  • Phlebotomy
  • Infection control
  • Resource utilization
  • Quality improvements

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Clinical Nurse II

UNC Health
01.2024 - Current

Staff Nurse- Float Pool

Wake Med Health and Hospitals
09.2017 - 01.2024

Staff Nurse Women's and Children's Units

UNC Rex Healthcare
01.2007 - 01.2017

Freelance editor

Self-Employed
01.2000 - 01.2006

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Aspen University

Associate of Science - Nursing

Watts School of Nursing At Duke University

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