Megan Cooksey
Registered Nurse
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with a progressive career history in direct patient care, both in inpatient as well as outpatient settings. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic caregiving, respectful attitude and excellent communication. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Patient Flow Nurse
Benefis Health System
03.2020 - 12.2023
- Patient Care - Ensured patient satisfaction through admission, assessment, treatment, & referrals for broad range of patients including adults, pediatrics, & neonates.
- Surgical Preparation & Post-Op Care - Assisted in patient surgery preparation by administering proper medications, monitoring patient conditions, & charting any abnormalities.
- Collaborated with appropriate care team members to assess and manage rapidly changing conditions through proper treatment and care planning.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient data and condition to safeguard health information.
- Provided orientation/teaching for students, interns, & new employees.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Johnston Health
09.2017 - 12.2019
- Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in both outpatient & inpatient areas, as well as post-cardiac recovery and dialysis management.
- Managed care of patients from admission to discharge for large variety of conditions.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff as charge nurse on unit.
- Provided direct patient care and determined treatment plan by conferring with care team to discuss diagnoses and possible outcomes of actions.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lindsey Wilson College
Columbia, KY05.2017
Skills
- Direct Patient Care (Assessment, Implementation, Evaluation)
- Patient and Family Advocate
- BLS, ACLS, and PALS certified
- Postpartum Care/Breast Feeding
- Caring & Compassionate Attitude
- Hardworking Team Member
- Discharge and Follow-up Appointments
- Wound Management
- Medication Preparation/Administration
- Clear & Concise Communication
Certification
- Registered Nurse with Active/Unencumbered License since 2017
- (ACLS) 2017-Present
- NIH Stroke Scale Certified 2019-Present
- Management of Aggressive Behavior (MOAB) Training 2020-Present
- SIDS Prevention Training 2020-Present
- Critical Drips Certified 2018-Present
- Telemetry/Cardiac Rhythms
- (PALS) 2017-Present
- (BLS) 2013-Present
Timeline
Patient Flow Nurse
Benefis Health System
03.2020 - 12.2023
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Johnston Health
09.2017 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lindsey Wilson College
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