Megan Barnard
Venice,FL
Summary
A dedicated, detail-oriented nurse with hands-on clinical experience across multiple settings, providing safe and compassionate care for patients of all ages. Committed to patient-centered care, safety, and maintaining accurate documentation. Seeking opportunities to grow professionally in Emergency Nursing.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse – Emergency Room
HCA Fawcett Hospital
07.2025 - Current
- Provide rapid triage and prioritization of patients based on ESI acuity levels.
- Deliver direct patient care including IV insertion, medication administration, wound care, and cardiac monitoring.
- Collaborate with physicians, techs, respiratory therapists
- Operate and interpret emergency equipment including EKGs, cardiac monitors, defibrillators, and IV pumps.
- Document assessments, interventions, and responses accurately in the medical record.
- Respond to trauma codes, stroke alerts, STEMI activations, and rapid response calls.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
LPN Nurse Extern – Medical Surgical Unit
Trinity Health Hospital
05.2024 - 01.2025
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Performed wound care, catheter insertion, IV insertion, medication administration, and infection control.
- Accurately documented patient information ensuring timely charting.
- Delivered bedside nursing care and pain management.
Unit Assistant
McLaren Greater Lansing Hospital
11.2021 - 02.2023
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' conditions, promptly addressing any concerns or issues that arose.
- Coordinated patient transportation, promoting timely access to necessary medical services and treatments.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, contributing to high-quality patient care and satisfaction.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by maintaining thorough documentation of patient care activities and observations.
- Reduced stress for patients and families through effective communication and empathetic support.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ferris State University
05-2026
Associates of Science - Nursing
West Shore Community College(WSCC)
05.2025
High School Diploma - undefined
Stockbridge Jr/Sr High School
05.2020
Skills
- Infection Control
- Thorough Patient Assessment
- Compassion & Patient Advocacy
- Documentation & Charting
- Medication Administration & IV Start
- Adaptability in High Stress Environments
- Medication and IV administration
- Complex Problem-solving
- Patient education and counseling
Certification
- Registered Nurse – June 2025, License #6382373, Expires June 2027
- ACLS – Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support – In progress
- NIH Stroke Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association – Expires July 2026
- Licensed Practical Nurse, MI – Expires June 2026, License #4703129816
Timeline
Registered Nurse – Emergency Room
HCA Fawcett Hospital
07.2025 - Current
LPN Nurse Extern – Medical Surgical Unit
Trinity Health Hospital
05.2024 - 01.2025
Unit Assistant
McLaren Greater Lansing Hospital
11.2021 - 02.2023
High School Diploma - undefined
Stockbridge Jr/Sr High School
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ferris State University
Associates of Science - Nursing
West Shore Community College(WSCC)