MEGAN GAY
Hephzibah,GA
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Vitalcore Health Strategies
Augusta, GA
12.2023 - Current
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate care and effective communication during medication rounds.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous attention to detail in the administration process.
- Improved patient medication adherence by providing clear instructions and addressing concerns.
- Contributed to a safe nursing environment by adhering to infection control protocols during medication administration.
- Increased efficiency in medication distribution by maintaining an organized and up-to-date medication cart.
- Educated patients on potential side effects, enhancing their understanding of prescribed medications'' purposes and risks.
- Promoted continuity of care by effectively communicating any changes in patients'' medications or conditions to other healthcare professionals involved in their treatment plan.
Registered Nurse-Nursing Student
Aiken Technical College
Graniteville, SC
08.2022 - 12.2024
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Supported nursing staff by performing routine tasks such as taking vitals, administering medications, and documenting patient information.
- Conducted thorough head-to-toe assessments on assigned patients during each shift, identifying any abnormalities that required further attention from healthcare providers.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Reported abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to RN.
- Contributed to a safe and hygienic environment by adhering to strict infection control protocols and maintaining proper sanitation procedures.
- Participated in clinical rotations across various departments for well-rounded exposure to diverse nursing practices.
- Utilized critical thinking skills when assessing patients'' needs, enabling timely identification of potential concerns requiring intervention from nursing staff or physicians.
- Participated in skills lab simulations to further develop nursing skills.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Wellpath
Augusta, GA
09.2023 - 11.2024
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Documented nursing services provided and uploaded to comprehensive tracking systems for health records and billing.
- Helped patients eat and drink when necessary for safe consumption of food consistent with recovery guidelines.
- Met with and patients to discuss and distribute information on health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Anesthesia Technician
Doctors Hospital
Augusta, GA
08.2021 - 09.2022
- Maintained and cleaned anesthesia machines by changing soda-lime, refilling vaporizers with anesthetic agents and replacing nitrous, oxygen and air cylinders.
- Stocked anesthesia supplies in anesthetizing locations, fiber optic carts, ploss carts and emergency airway bags.
- Maintained sterile anesthesia supplies within expiration date.
- Followed infection control procedures to maintain cleanliness of anesthesia monitors and apparatuses.
- Assisted anesthesia personnel with insertion and setup of temporary pacemakers, catheters, invasive monitoring lines and central lines for hemodynamic monitoring.
- Assisted with transports of invasively monitored O.R. and I.C.U. patients.
- Handled emergency situations by stepping in to perform CPR on patients until anesthesiologist arrived.
- Operated invasive hemodynamic monitoring equipment, intubation bronchoscopes and ultrasonic scanning devices under direction of licensed anesthesia provider.
- Adjusted and monitored injectable and inhaled anesthesia and sedation by thoroughly assessing vitals and health of patients.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Aiken Technical College
Graniteville, SC12.2024
Diploma of Nursing - Science, Nursing
Aiken Technical College
Graniteville, SC07.2023
High School Diploma - undefined
Burke County High School
Waynesboro, GA05.2013
Skills
- Clear Patient Communication
- Preventive Healthcare
- Medication Administration
- Medical Record keeping
- Decision Making
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Critical Thinking
- Direct Patient Care
- Nursing Performance
- EKG Administration
- Tracheotomy Tubes
- Patient Triaging
Certification
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- Licensed Practical Nurse
Military Service
United Stated Military Army Noncommissioned Officer
09/2013 - 07/2021
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Vitalcore Health Strategies
12.2023 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Wellpath
09.2023 - 11.2024
Registered Nurse-Nursing Student
Aiken Technical College
08.2022 - 12.2024
Anesthesia Technician
Doctors Hospital
08.2021 - 09.2022
High School Diploma - undefined
Burke County High School
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Aiken Technical College
Diploma of Nursing - Science, Nursing
Aiken Technical College