Megan Congden RN
Canastota,NY
Summary
Pediatric registered nurse with 10 years of professional experience in the PICU, OR, Pre/Post operative setting within a Level 1 trauma center. Highly proficient in providing and managing quality care for a wide variety of pediatric patients with diverse physical, medical, emotional and social needs.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teaching and Research Nurse II
SUNY Upstate Medical University
Syracuse, NY
09.2016 - Current
- Registered nurse in Center for Children's Surgery (Pre/Post Operative)
- Prepare patients for surgery through completion of required documents, lab collection, PIV placement, medication administration
- Provide quality clinical care for patients recovering from various types of anesthesia (general, local, spinal and regional blocks) including ambulatory surgical procedures, invasive and complex surgeries, including traumas
- Identify and manage life threatening post-operative complications, such as laryngospasm and malignant hyperthermia
- Diligent use of various invasive and non-invasive monitoring equipment, assessment, intervention and reassessment of patient condition
- Collaborate with anesthesia, surgical and interdisciplinary teams to provide safe, high quality care, as well as patient and family satisfaction
- Document nursing services provided and uploaded to comprehensive tracking systems for health records and billing
- Educate patients and families throughout continuum of care with cultural competence and regard to lifespan development
- Frequent role of Shift Coordinator
Teaching and Research Nurse II
SUNY Upstate Medical University
Syracuse, NY
02.2015 - 09.2016
- Worked as circulating registered nurse in Pediatric Operating Room
- Verify completion of required perioperative documentation, labs, medication and PIV placement
- Prepared operating room with equipment, instrumentation, implants and supplies per surgeon preference
- Ensured operating room sterilization
- Assessed patient's physical and mental preparation prior to procedure
- Positioned and prepared patient appropriately on operating table
- Initiated and ensured all instruments, sponges, blades were accounted for post procedure
- Thoroughly documented progress of surgery, staff in/out times, implants, dressings, medication, positioning, supplies etc.
- Ordered diagnostic testing on specimens per surgeon request and hospital protocol
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
Teaching and Research Center Nurse II
SUNY Upstate Medical University
Syracuse, NY
05.2012 - 02.2015
- Worked as registered nurse in Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
- Deliver comprehensive care in 15-bed, Level 1 pediatric critical care unit with various medical needs, including neurological, cardiovascular, pulmonary, urological, and other life threatening complications, including mechanical ventilation
- Routine physical assessments with regard to growth, development, barriers and intervention opportunities
- Develop and implement on going plans of care, including family centered
- Coordinate assessment, diagnosis, treatment, evaluation and monitoring utilizing multi-disciplinary plan of care
- Initiate emergency resuscitation measures when applicable using PALS protocols and algorithms
- Review and update clinical policies based on current evidence based practice standards
- Provide leadership to peers through interdisciplinary collaboration, patient rounding, orientation of new staff, and creative problem solving
- Frequent role of Shift Coordinator
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
SUNY Empire State College
Saratoga Springs, NY05.2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mohawk Valley Community College
Utica, NY05.2012
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Care Coordination
- Medical Supply Management
- Accurate Documentation
- Compassionate and Caring
Certification
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Pediatric Care After Resuscitation (PCAR)
Basic Life Support (BLS)
CDC Heads Up
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
Implemented and actively participated in policy development for Suicidal Precautions for Pediatric Patients
Languages
Language Line
AWARD
Nursing Excellence Award
Licenses
New York State Registered Professional Nurse
Timeline
Teaching and Research Nurse II
SUNY Upstate Medical University
09.2016 - Current
Teaching and Research Nurse II
SUNY Upstate Medical University
02.2015 - 09.2016
Teaching and Research Center Nurse II
SUNY Upstate Medical University
05.2012 - 02.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
SUNY Empire State College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mohawk Valley Community College
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