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Megan Barron

Connellsville,PA

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Currently working towards Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner License.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

WVU Uniontown Hospital
05.2023 - Current
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Delivered proper care to victims of domestic violence at urgent care clinic.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.

Medical Assistant

Highlands Hospital Family Care
11.2019 - 12.2022
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
  • Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.

Surgical Technologist

WVU Uniontown Hospital
10.2016 - 11.2019
  • Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
  • Maintained high infection control standards.
  • Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies and instruments.
  • Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological and plastic surgery procedures.

Education

Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Herzing University
Dearborn, MI
05.2025

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Penn State University
Lemont Furnace
05.2023

Skills

  • Interpreting EKGs
  • Charting and Clinical Documentation
  • Patient Stabilization
  • Emergency Patient Triage
  • Patient Assessments
  • Prioritizing Patients
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • 12-Lead EKG Monitoring
  • Compassionate and Caring
  • Blood Draw and Sample Collection

Accomplishments

  • Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
  • Quality Assurance - Ensured and enforced medical office compliance with HIPAA, OSHA and CLIA regulations for maximum quality and control.
  • Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.

Certification

  • PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
  • Basic Life Support
  • Stroke Certified


Timeline

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

WVU Uniontown Hospital
05.2023 - Current

Medical Assistant

Highlands Hospital Family Care
11.2019 - 12.2022

Surgical Technologist

WVU Uniontown Hospital
10.2016 - 11.2019

Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Herzing University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Penn State University

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