Megan Young
Registered Nurse
Central Square
Summary
Attentive and focused Graduate Registered Nurse pursuing an Associates in Nursing from Delgado Charity School of Nursing, set to complete the program and NCLEX in December 2023. Equipped with over 720 hours of hands-on experience in hospital environments within the New Orleans, LA area. Skilled in establishing quick rapport with patients and families. Proficient in patient care, assessments, medication administration, and health education. Demonstrated expertise in applying nursing processes, tasks, and collaborating with patients and families to provide theory-based nursing care while coordinating care delivery with interdisciplinary team members. Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with a progressive career history in direct patient care, triage, and care coordination in fast-paced settings. Known for maintaining composure under pressure and adeptly handling difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently fosters strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, a respectful attitude, and excellent customer service. Developed critical skills in high-pressure healthcare environments, emphasizing patient care, communication, and teamwork. Seeking to transition into a new field while bringing proficiency in handling medical emergencies and patient interactions. Eager to leverage these transferrable skills to make effective contributions within a new professional setting.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse
Upstate Medical University Hospital
01.2024 - Current
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Volunteered personal instruction and training to nursing students through job shadowing and professional development.
- Contributed to a positive work culture by serving as a mentor for new nurses and participating in shared governance initiatives within the organization such as Falls & Safe Patient Handling committee and being a Safe Patient Handling Coach.
- Being trained to coordinate nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
Nursing Student
Delgado Charity School Of Nursing
08.2021 - 12.2023
- Reported abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to RN.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Observed patient care outcomes to facilitate ongoing quality care.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Server
Phil's Marina Cafe
05.2022 - 12.2023
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Learned and followed local alcohol laws to keep restaurant compliant with regulations while serving spirits.
- Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
- Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
Infectious Disease Research Technician
Ochsner Health Center
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Supported senior management with creation and enhancement of continuous improvement of research procedures.
- Verified regulatory compliance and protocol adherence through comprehensive inspections.
- Followed research protocols when gathering data and performing lab experiments.
- Collaborated with researchers and scientists to design and execute experiments.
- Interpreted laboratory results to provide technical advice to scientists.
- Kept work areas extremely clean and sanitized properly to avoid errors in research.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Delgado Charity School of Nursing
New Orleans, LA 08.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Biology
The State University of New York At Cortland
08.2015 - 12.2018
Associate of Science - Individual Studies
SUNY Broome Community College
08.2014 - 05.2015
Skills
Strong clinical judgment
Patient management
Emergency response
Direct patient care
Team coordination
Patient and family advocacy
Clinical judgment
Complex Problem-solving
Trauma recovery
Hospice and palliative care
Certification
ILCOR BLS certification active through June 2025
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Upstate Medical University Hospital
01.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
12-2023
ILCOR BLS certification active through June 2025
06-2023
Server
Phil's Marina Cafe
05.2022 - 12.2023
Nursing Student
Delgado Charity School Of Nursing
08.2021 - 12.2023
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Delgado Charity School of Nursing
08.2021 - Current
Infectious Disease Research Technician
Ochsner Health Center
08.2019 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Biology
The State University of New York At Cortland
08.2015 - 12.2018
Associate of Science - Individual Studies
SUNY Broome Community College
08.2014 - 05.2015
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