Megan Asbury
Columbus,IN
Summary
Adaptable medical professional demonstrating expertise and knowledge through 9 years in healthcare roles. Committed to leading highly effective teams to delivering exceptional patient care. Eager to fulfill challenging new roles, deliver compassionate care, and utilize my leadership skill set.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Nurse
Johnson Memorial Health
08.2017 - Current
- Trained in Labor and Delivery, OB triage, Antepartum, Postpartum, Newborn Care, Gynecological Surgery
- Manages maternity unit when manager is not present, adjusts staffing accordingly, along with providing bedside nursing care.
- Takes an active role in unit-based and hospital performance improvement projects
- Championed a positive work culture by recognizing exemplary performance from team members and addressing conflicts promptly when they arose.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes, and treatment implementations.
- NRP instructor and educator for the hospital. Facilitated ongoing education for nursing staff through in-service training sessions and check offs for NRP certification
- Mentors and precepts junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Cross Country Healthcare
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Facilitated smooth transitions of care from antepartum to postpartum units through detailed documentation and clear handoff reports.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures by circulating in OR.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of nursing interventions through regular assessments and adjustments to care plans as needed, continuously striving for optimal patient outcomes in every case.
- Recipient of 2 Daisy Award Nominations from staff and patient recommendation
- Provided emotional support, education, and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Columbus Regional Health
05.2020 - 10.2020
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve labor and delivery processes and patient outcomes.
- Assisted obstetricians and midwives with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth.
- Reduced complications during childbirth by closely monitoring both mother and baby''s vital signs.
Patient Care Technician
Johnson Memorial Health
06.2015 - 08.2017
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Responsible for assisting in deliveries, setting up sterile fields, newborn care, newborn testing, providing comfort measures to laboring mothers, and other patient care technician duties
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana University Purdue University Columbus
Columbus, IN05.2017
Skills
NRP instructor and Educator
BLS/ ACLS Certified
Intermittent Fetal Monitoring Certified
Thrive in Emergency Situations
Clinical Leadership
Interpersonal Communication
Advocate for Evidence Base Practice
Team-Player
Empathetic and Compassionate
Adaptability
Staff Supervision
Experienced in Cerner, Epic, Meditech, Obix, Fetal Link
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Cross Country Healthcare
02.2023 - 05.2023
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Columbus Regional Health
05.2020 - 10.2020
Charge Nurse
Johnson Memorial Health
08.2017 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Johnson Memorial Health
06.2015 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana University Purdue University Columbus