Megan Blanton
Boons Camp,KY
Summary
At Pikeville Medical Center, I leveraged my expertise in medication administration and empathetic patient care to significantly enhance patient outcomes. My adept use of EMR systems and commitment to continuous professional development underscore my ability to meet the evolving demands of healthcare delivery, demonstrating a proven track record of excellence in nursing.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Pikeville Medical Center
08.2023 - Current
- 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.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Education
ADN - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Hazard, KY06.2023
Skills
- Chemotherapy administration
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
- Patient Assessment
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Wound Care
- Compassion and Empathy
- Patient Monitoring
- IV setup
- Intravenous therapy
- Care Planning
- Care Plan Development
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Physical assessments
- Licensed RN
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Medication Distribution
- Tracheostomy Care
- Patient Discharge
- Lab result interpretation
- EMR Systems
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Intake and discharge
- Emergency Response
- Relationship Building
- Chart updating
- Insulin medication assistance
- High level of autonomy
- Procedure preparations
- HIPAA Education
- Emotional Intelligence
- Hospice and palliative care
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Palliative care awareness
- Feeding pumps understanding
- Managing deadlines
- Family advocacy
- Epic Software use
Certification
BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, ONS Orientation
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Pikeville Medical Center
08.2023 - Current
ADN - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
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