Meagan Tuck
Newport News,VA
Summary
Resourceful emergency room nurse with extensive experience caring for patients and working closely with other healthcare staff during high-stress environments. Well-rounded individual skillful in providing emotional support to patients and families, performing various diagnostic tests and administering medication. In-depth knowledge of emergency care and nursing care techniques and methods.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Riverside Regional Medical Center
Newport News, VA
08.2020 - Current
- Charge nurse for forty-two bed emergency department at a level 2 trauma center
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Traveling Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Sentara Careplex Hospital
Hampton, VA
03.2024 - 02.2025
- Adapted to different hospital units and practices, demonstrating flexibility and resilience.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations while maintaining composure under pressure.
- Monitored patient vital signs and symptoms, responding rapidly to changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Provided emergency care to critically ill patients in a timely manner.
- Performed comprehensive assessments of patients presenting with a wide range of acute conditions in a high-volume emergency department.
- Provided education and support to patients and their families regarding health conditions and treatment plans.
- Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Professional Nursing
Riverside College of Health Careers
Newport News, VA06.2020
Skills
- Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN)
- Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (EMT-B)
- Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC)
- Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course (ENPC)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Affiliations
- EMT-B member of Sedley Volunteer Fire Department 2015-present
- EMT-B member of Isle of Wight Rescue Squad 2015-2017
- Heart Saver award recognition October 2022
- Champion of Caring recognition September 2022
Timeline
Traveling Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Sentara Careplex Hospital
03.2024 - 02.2025
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Riverside Regional Medical Center
08.2020 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Professional Nursing
Riverside College of Health Careers
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