Megan Cockerel
Leitchfield,KY
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse skilled in critical thinking, compassionate care, and patient education. Successfully monitored patient recovery in high-pressure environments while collaborating with healthcare teams to deliver individualized care plans and enhance patient satisfaction.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Staff, PACU
U of L Health Mary and Elizabeth Hospital
Louisville, KY
08.2025 - Current
- Monitored patient vital signs and recovery progress in post-anesthesia care unit.
- Administered medications and managed pain relief protocols according to physician orders.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care and recovery expectations.
Registered Nurse IV Team
Owensboro Health Regional Hospital
Owensboro, KY
11.2024 - 01.2025
- Responded promptly to emergency situations, applying critical thinking to stabilize patients.
- Insertion of PIV for the administration of IV medications.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring patient safety and adherence to protocols.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions to provide timely interventions.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans for patients.
Telephone Triage Registered Nurse
U Of L Hospital
Louisville, KY
01.2024 - 11.2024
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to determine urgency of care needs.
- Utilized electronic health records to document patient interactions and care recommendations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care for patients.
- Managed high-stress situations calmly, providing reassurance to distressed callers while gathering necessary information for accurate decision making.
- Obtained case history and gathered triage information to determine appropriate avenue for care.
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Twin Lakes Regional Medical Center
Leitchfield, KY
08.2023 - 01.2024
- Monitored vital signs and responded promptly to changes in patient conditions.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care and health management strategies.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Monitored hemodynamic parameters and analyzed complex data sets, making appropriate adjustments to treatment plans based on patient response.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses entering the critical care field, sharing knowledge and expertise to facilitate successful integration into the team.
Telephone Triage Registered Nurse
Norton Healthcare
Louisville, KY
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Implemented quality assurance measures to monitor call handling and patient satisfaction metrics.
- Managed high-stress situations calmly, providing reassurance to distressed callers while gathering necessary information for accurate decision making.
- Increased efficiency in triage call handling through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Relayed triage information and facilitated communication between provider and patient concerning patient disposition.
Telephone Triage Registered Nurse
U Of L Hospital
Louisville, KY
08.2022 - 04.2023
- Managed high-stress situations calmly, providing reassurance to distressed callers while gathering necessary information for accurate decisionmaking.
- Streamlined workflow processes by utilizing electronic medical record systems proficiently during telephone assessments.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Orthopedic Registered Nurse
Baptist Health Hardin
Elizabethtown, KY
03.2022 - 08.2022
- Administered orthopedic assessments to evaluate patient conditions and develop care plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care and optimize recovery outcomes.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to enhance pain management and improve patient satisfaction.
- Educated patients on post-operative care, rehabilitation exercises, and lifestyle modifications for optimal recovery.
- Monitored vital signs and reported significant changes to ensure timely interventions and safety.
Home Health Nurse
Intrepid Home Health
Elizabethtown, KY
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Administered medications and treatments in compliance with care plans and patient needs.
- Monitored patients' health status, documenting changes to inform care adjustments.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized patient care strategies.
- Educated patients and families on health management, medication adherence, and lifestyle modifications.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs and establish appropriate interventions.
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Twin Lakes Regional Medical Center
Leitchfield, KY
01.2017 - 08.2021
- Maintained accurate medical records and documentation in compliance with standards.
- Assisted in the training of new nursing staff on critical care protocols and procedures.
- Implemented infection control measures to ensure patient safety within the unit.
- Evaluated patient responses to treatment plans, adjusting care based on individual needs.
- Administered life-saving medications and therapies under strict protocols, guiding patients towards recovery from acute illnesses or injuries.
- Demonstrated a high level of adaptability in adjusting to ever-changing patient acuity levels within the critical care unit, ensuring consistent delivery of safe and effective nursing care.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, Kentucky, KY12-2016
Skills
- Basic life support
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Compassionate care
- Telemetry monitoring
- Airway management
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Pediatric advanced life support
- Anesthesia recovery
- Blood transfusion
- Post-anesthesia care
- IV insertion
- Vitals assessments
- Time management
- Critical thinking
Timeline
Registered Nurse Staff, PACU
U of L Health Mary and Elizabeth Hospital
08.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse IV Team
Owensboro Health Regional Hospital
11.2024 - 01.2025
Telephone Triage Registered Nurse
U Of L Hospital
01.2024 - 11.2024
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Twin Lakes Regional Medical Center
08.2023 - 01.2024
Telephone Triage Registered Nurse
Norton Healthcare
05.2023 - 08.2023
Telephone Triage Registered Nurse
U Of L Hospital
08.2022 - 04.2023
Orthopedic Registered Nurse
Baptist Health Hardin
03.2022 - 08.2022
Home Health Nurse
Intrepid Home Health
08.2021 - 03.2022
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Twin Lakes Regional Medical Center
01.2017 - 08.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Western Kentucky University