Megan Cannon
Akron
Summary
Healthcare professional with strong background in patient care and medical support. Known for collaborative work with medical teams to deliver high-quality care and adapt to evolving patient needs. Expertise in patient assessment and medication administration, along with compassionate care and reliability.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Elderwood at Williamsville
10.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to prescribed protocols.
- Assisted in patient assessments, documenting vital signs and health information accurately.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Monitored patient conditions, reporting changes to providers promptly.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care strategies.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- 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.
- Provide hands on skilled nursing care to patients in sub-acute rehab working with physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy.
- Provide hospice/comfort care measures.
Registered Nurse
Rochester Regional Health System
12.2021 - 09.2023
- Provided hands on care to labor and delivery/nursery/antepartum/postpartum mothers and babies on an OBGYN unit.
- Utilized electronic medical records systems (EPIC) for efficient documentation and communication.
- Provided neonatal resuscitation to newborn infants in an OR setting scrubbing in for c-sections.
- Responded to emergency situations including post-partum hemorrhage or provided level 2 NICU resuscitation to newborns.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance clinical skills and knowledge of best practices.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Assisted in patient assessments, documenting vital signs and health information accurately.
Registered Nurse
Catholic Health System
10.2016 - 02.2021
- Provided patient care to telemetry/medical surgical patients.
- Interpreted cardiac rhythms
- This position required ACLS certification (willing to re-cert for future positions.)
- Utilized electronic medical records systems for efficient documentation and communication. (EPIC)
- 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 including cardiac drips.
- Participated in patient codes/rapid responses.
- 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.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Education
Nursing
Trocaire College
Buffalo, NY12-2018
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Strong clinical judgment
- Documentation and charting
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Compassion and empathy
- Wound care
- EMR / EHR
- Diabetes management
- Vaccine administration
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Elderwood at Williamsville
10.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Rochester Regional Health System
12.2021 - 09.2023
Registered Nurse
Catholic Health System
10.2016 - 02.2021
Nursing
Trocaire College
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