Megan Hutcherson
Charleston,SC
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with years of diverse experience in direct patient care and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with cardiac, surgical, and telemetry specialties.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Nurse, PCU
Travel Nurse Across America
01.2019 - Current
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Registered Nurse, Surgical Progressive Care Unit
Roper St. Francis Hospital
Charleston, SC
06.2017 - 12.2018
- Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Roper St. Francis Hospital
Charleston, SC
07.2014 - 05.2017
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Education
BSN - Nursing
Charleston Southern University
Charleston, SC05.2017
Associate of Science -
Trident Technical College
Charleston, SC08.2013
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Compassionate and Caring
- Safety Protocols
- Patient Assessments
- Clear Patient Communication
- EMR Systems
- IV administration
- Maintaining Patient Safety Standards
- Infection Control Protocols
- Monitoring Telemetry
Certification
- ACLS: 3/2023
- BLS: 3/2023
- NIHSS: 5/2022
Timeline
Travel Nurse, PCU
Travel Nurse Across America
01.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse, Surgical Progressive Care Unit
Roper St. Francis Hospital
06.2017 - 12.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant
Roper St. Francis Hospital
07.2014 - 05.2017
BSN - Nursing
Charleston Southern University
Associate of Science -
Trident Technical College