Megan Avalos
Georgetown
Summary
I am looking for a Registered Nursing position in the Emergency Department. Experienced with patient care, critical thinking, and effective communication. Utilizes medical knowledge to support patient recovery and manage complex conditions. Strong understanding of healthcare protocols and compassionate care delivery.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
REGISTERED NURSE
PENINSULA REGINAL MEDICAL CENTER
SALISBURY, MD
08.2016 - 11.2025
- Emergency Room Registered Nurse, Taking vitals, Doing assessments on patients, Triaging patients, giving meds and doing treatments, overseeing Patient Care Techs
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure effective treatment outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement comprehensive care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to treatment protocols.
- Assessed patient condition and reported changes to physicians for timely interventions.
- Trained and mentored new nursing staff, enhancing team performance and patient care standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, improving hospital compliance with safety regulations.
- Led quality improvement initiatives that enhanced patient satisfaction scores within the department.
- Managed complex cases by coordinating resources and facilitating communication among stakeholders.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
LPN
CHRIATIANA CARE HOME HEALTH
11.2013 - 02.2014
- Taking vital signs, doing assessments on patients, giving medications and treatments.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal health outcomes.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans tailored to specific patient needs and conditions.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to coordinate patient care and improve service delivery.
- Implemented infection control protocols, enhancing safety standards within the care environment.
- Conducted regular assessments of patient health status, adjusting care plans based on evolving needs.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
Education
ASSOCIATE’S DEGREE - Nursing
DELAWARE TECHANICAL COMMUNCIATY COLLEGE
05.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL05.2020
LPN - undefined
DELAWARE TECHANICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
05.2012
Skills
- My patient’s safety and health are very important to me
- I am bilingual in English and Spanish
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Compassion and empathy
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
REGISTERED NURSE
PENINSULA REGINAL MEDICAL CENTER
08.2016 - 11.2025
LPN
CHRIATIANA CARE HOME HEALTH
11.2013 - 02.2014
LPN - undefined
DELAWARE TECHANICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
ASSOCIATE’S DEGREE - Nursing
DELAWARE TECHANICAL COMMUNCIATY COLLEGE
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University