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Megan Cowley

Hammond,WI

Summary

Experienced nursing professional providing quality care to patients in variety of medical settings. Delivers excellent communication and task prioritization skills for effective patient care coordination. Proven ability to stay organized and prioritize tasks in fast-paced environment.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Comfort Of Home Healthcare
  • Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
  • Supported needs of 18+ residents under long-term care.
  • Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
  • Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
  • Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
  • Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
  • Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Western Wisconsin Health
08.2019 - 09.2021
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
  • Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
  • Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
  • Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Chippewa Valley Technical College
River Falls, WI
12.2024

Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing

Chippewa Valley Technical College
River Falls
12.2023

Certification (Certified Nursing Assistant) - Nursing

Chippewa Valley Technical College
River Falls, WI
05.2016

Skills

  • Light Housekeeping
  • Attention to Detail
  • Blood Sugar Monitoring
  • Oral Hygiene
  • Feeding Assistance
  • CPR/AED
  • Output Monitoring and Reporting
  • Electronic Charting
  • Nutrition and Diet
  • Patient-focused care
  • Medical terminology knowledge
  • Emotional Support
  • Collecting vital signs
  • Dressing assistance
  • Maintaining privacy

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

Western Wisconsin Health
08.2019 - 09.2021

Certified Nursing Assistant

Comfort Of Home Healthcare

Associate of Science - Nursing

Chippewa Valley Technical College

Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing

Chippewa Valley Technical College

Certification (Certified Nursing Assistant) - Nursing

Chippewa Valley Technical College

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