Megan Colravy
Gainesville,FL
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 7+ years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision, and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with oncology patient care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
UF Health Shands Hospital
10.2023 - Current
- Currently working on a 22 bed unit and managing the care of 4-5 oncology patients
- Monitoring for chemotherapy reactions, adhering to applicable neutropenic precautions, and managing care for oncology patients on the unit
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Helping with precepting and charge nurse roles on the unit
Registered Nurse Traveler
PIEDMONT ATHENS REGIONAL
01.2023 - 09.2023
- Assisted in heart failure/telemetry units and provided comprehensive nursing support to 4-5 patients
- Educated and guided patients and their families by creating information packets, supported Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and performed medication administration
- Frequently managed and maintained patient records in EPIC for the doctors, closely monitored patient intakes and output, precepted new hires, as well as assisted patients with IV insertion
- Ensured the safety of heart failure patients and prevented risks of reoccurrence/readmission by assisting patients in individualized education on the heart failure management
Registered Nurse Traveler
ATRIUM HEALTH UNION
02.2022 - 12.2022
- Provided nursing care to up to 7 patients on a daily basis in the 30-bed Med-Surg/telemetry unit; this included interpreting telemetry strips, monitoring patient health/intake/output, inserting IVs, administering medication, and assisting in ADLs
- Floated across multiple floors including the Emergency Room (ER) and assisted in patient triaging by identifying and prioritizing urgent cases
- Worked collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams across the hospital to support treatment goals
- Delivered hands-on training to newly hired staff to equip them on applicable nursing practices and applicable patient treatment plans
Registered Nurse Traveler
ADVENT HEALTH NEW SMYRNA BEACH
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Managed 4-5 acute respiratory failure patients in Progressive Care Unit (PCU)/Step-down unit and assisted in Medical-Surgical/Telemetry units upon need
- Provided critical care and support to patients including administering IV fluids, titrating drips, as well as assisting in intubations
- Catered to dynamic patient needs including providing trach care, working with ICU to coordinate patient transfer, and determining respiratory airway status by utilizing assessment skills
- Quickly picked up on Cerner charting system and in turn provided assistance to nurses on the unit during the transition from Cerner to EPIC charting
Registered Nurse
UF HEALTH SHANDS
07.2020 - 08.2021
- Served in a 20-bed unit within Level 1 trauma center
- Core responsibilities included assisting on the 11-4 IMC/PCU unit as a staff nurse and providing nursing/medical care to 3-4 patients
- Demonstrated exceptional leadership traits while acting as the charge nurse and preceptor for new hires
- Assisted in prompt emergency medical care while responding to deteriorating health of COVID-19 patients, ensuring strict compliance with COVID-19 regulations
Licensed Practical Nurse
SUPERIOR RESIDENCES
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Oversaw day-to-day activities of Certified Nursing Assistants including allocating tasks within a 100-bed facility
- Provided effective medical care, medication administration, and support to 20-30 residents/patients per shift
Education
BSN -
UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA
Gainesville, FL05.2020
Associate Degree -
GULF COAST STATE COLLEGE
Panama City, FL05.2018
Skills
- Chemotherapy/medication administration
- Ultrasound IV certified
- Thorough patient assessment skills
- Proficient patient education experience
- Telemetry monitoring
- Charge nurse experience
- Precepting nurse role
Certification
- ANCC Medical Surgical Certification (2024)
- ACLS Certification (2023)
- BLS/CPR Certification (2023)
- NIH Stroke Certified (2022)
- IV Ultrasound Certified (2024)
- Disaster Preparedness Training Certification/Special Needs Shelter (2018)
City
Gainesville
State
FL
Awards
Outstanding Nursing Student Award (2017)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
UF Health Shands Hospital
10.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse Traveler
PIEDMONT ATHENS REGIONAL
01.2023 - 09.2023
Registered Nurse Traveler
ATRIUM HEALTH UNION
02.2022 - 12.2022
Registered Nurse Traveler
ADVENT HEALTH NEW SMYRNA BEACH
09.2021 - 12.2021
Registered Nurse
UF HEALTH SHANDS
07.2020 - 08.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
SUPERIOR RESIDENCES
01.2017 - 01.2020
BSN -
UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA
Associate Degree -
GULF COAST STATE COLLEGE
- ANCC Medical Surgical Certification (2024)
- ACLS Certification (2023)
- BLS/CPR Certification (2023)
- NIH Stroke Certified (2022)
- IV Ultrasound Certified (2024)
- Disaster Preparedness Training Certification/Special Needs Shelter (2018)
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