Megan Folmar
Staunton,VA
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Augusta Health
FIshersville,Va, VA
05.2012 - Current
- Supervised daily operations of the unit, including staffing assignments and patient flow.
- Coached families on caring for their newborns while they are in the hospital setting or at home.
- Evaluated performance of nursing staff members through observation of skillset proficiency during shift work hours.
- Trained new nurses on specific processes related to labor and delivery unit operations.
- Maintained detailed records of newborns' weight gain and loss, vital signs and lab results.
- Assisted with high-risk deliveries as needed, including cesarean sections.
- Developed policies and procedures related to quality assurance, risk management, infection control, safety protocols, and patient care standards.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Responsible for providing clinical leadership and management to nursing staff in Labor and Delivery Unit.
- Provided emotional support to patients throughout labor and delivery experience.
- Performed emergency resuscitation measures such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Maintained a safe environment for both mother, baby before, during and after labor, delivery.
License Practical Nurse
Augusta Health
Fishersville, VA
05.2007 - Current
- Ensured that all required paperwork is completed accurately in a timely manner.
- Performed routine laboratory tests for postpartum patients.
- Assisted physicians with procedures related to labor, delivery, or postpartum care.
- Administered medications as prescribed by doctors.
- Monitored patient progress and reported any changes or concerns to physicians.
- Provided guidance to new mothers on breastfeeding techniques, nutrition, and infant care.
- Provided emotional support to postpartum women during recovery period.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing: Leadership And Managment
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT04-2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mary Baldwin College
Staunton, VA05-2017
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Blue Ridge Community College
Weyers Cave, VA05-2012
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Valley Vocational Technical Center
Fishersville, VA05-2007
Skills
- HIPAA Compliance
- Health Promotion
- Emotional Support
- IV Insertion
- Direct Patient Care
- Task Prioritization
- Documentation
Certification
- NRP Certified
- ACLS
- BLS
Accomplishments
- Daisy Award
- LPN-RN Scholarship Recipient 2011
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Augusta Health
05.2012 - Current
License Practical Nurse
Augusta Health
05.2007 - Current
Master of Science - Nursing: Leadership And Managment
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mary Baldwin College
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Blue Ridge Community College
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Valley Vocational Technical Center