Professional Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Honors and Awards
Timeline

MEGAN COLLINS

UAB Medicine
Maylene,AL
1
Certification
2
years of professional experience

Cardiopulmonary ICU nurse with experience caring for critically ill patients requiring advanced monitoring, mechanical ventilation, vasoactive medications, and complex cardiac support. Strong foundation in critical thinking, hemodynamic assessment, and rapid recognition of changes in patient condition. Known for being dependable, eager to learn, and committed to providing safe, compassionate patient care. Seeking a Surgical ICU position to build upon my critical care experience and expand my knowledge and skills in the care of complex surgical patients.

Work History

Cardiopulmonary Critical Care Nurse

9 Months
UAB Medicine | 01.2026 - Current
  • Provided direct nursing care for critically ill cardiopulmonary patients within high-acuity ICU to support ongoing critical care needs.
  • Perform comprehensive assessments, monitor hemodynamic status, and recognize changes in patient condition.
  • Manage and monitor patients with complex cardiac and pulmonary conditions, including post-operative and critically ill patients.
  • Administer and titrate critical care medications and continuous IV infusions according to patient condition and provider orders.
  • Monitor cardiac rhythms, vital signs, laboratory results, and other clinical data to guide patient care.
  • Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, advanced practice providers, and interdisciplinary team members to provide safe, evidence-based care.
  • Provide care for patients with advanced cardiac monitoring and critical care devices while maintaining patient safety and preventing complications.
  • Participate in emergency response and resuscitation of critically ill patients.
  • Educate patients and families while providing compassionate care in a high-acuity environment.

Patient Care Technician

8 Months
Grandview Medical Center | 01.2025 - 09.2025
  • Supported nursing staff in patient care tasks, enhancing patient comfort and safety during procedures.
  • Assisted nursing staff with patient care tasks, ensuring comfort and safety during procedures.
  • Delivered high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during hospital stays.
  • Participated in ongoing training to improve patient-care techniques and adherence to clinical protocols.
  • Engaged in ongoing training to strengthen patient-care techniques and clinical protocols.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with colleagues, enhancing teamwork and collaboration among staff.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing

University of Alabama | Tuscaloosa, AL | 12-2025

GPA: 4.203

Skills

Hemodynamic monitoring and interpretation
Advanced cardiac monitoring
Arterial lines and central venous catheters
ECMO
Impella
Intra-aortic balloon pump
Swan-Ganz catheters
CRRT
Vasoactive and sedative infusions
Chest tube management
Electronic charting (Cerner)

Certification

  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • CPR
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - In Progress
  • End-of-Life Nursing Education Consortium (ELNEC)
  • CITI Training Certification

Honors and Awards

  • Sigma Theta Tau - Nursing Honor Society
  • Phi Kappa Phi - Honor Society for top 7.5% of juniors and top 10% of seniors and graduate students
  • Phi Eta Sigma - Freshman Honor Society recognizing academic excellence
  • National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS)
  • President's List 2022-2025
  • Recipient of The Baptist Health Foundation Nursing Scholarship 2025-2026
  • Men in Nursing Social Media Chair 2025
  • Alpha Gamma Delta Director of Nutrition 2025

Timeline

Cardiopulmonary Critical Care Nurse

UAB Medicine
01.2026 - CurrentRead More

Patient Care Technician

Grandview Medical Center
01.2025 - 09.2025Read More

University of Alabama

Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Nursing
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MEGAN COLLINS