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Megan Kalbarczyk

Olyphant

Summary

Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Geisinger Community Medical Center
03.2024 - Current
  • Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
  • Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.

Prehospital Registered Nurse

Clarks Summit Fire Company
01.2024 - Current
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
  • Delivered compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, treatments, and interventions.

Paramedic

Cottage Hose Ambulance
12.2020 - 06.2024
  • Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
  • Ensured patient safety by adhering to strict protocols for proper lifting techniques, equipment use, and infection control.
  • Responded to daily emergencies and worked alongside firemen and EMTs.
  • Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.

Registered Nurse Progressive Care Unit

Geisinger Community Medical Center
09.2022 - 03.2024
  • Prevented complications by closely monitoring vital signs and promptly responding to changes in patient status.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop optimal treatment plans tailored to individual needs.
  • Actively participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current on best practices in progressive care nursing techniques and technologies.
  • Increased efficiency in the Progressive Care Unit by effectively prioritizing tasks and managing time.

Student Nurse Intern Intensive Care Unit

Regional Hospital of Scranton
12.2021 - 05.2022
  • Improved patient care by assisting Registered Nurses with daily tasks and procedures.
  • Assisted patients with personal hygiene requirements and monitored conditions to update nursing staff.
  • Administered close patient care, checked vital signs, and monitored telemetry.
  • Developed strong communication skills through frequent interaction with patients, families, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals involved in the care process.
  • Administered medications under supervision, ensuring accurate dosage and timely delivery for optimal results.

Paramedic

Pennsylvania Ambulance
12.2016 - 05.2022
  • Documented patient care accurately using electronic medical records software according to regulatory guidelines for billing purposes and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
  • Worked en-route to hospital to prepare patients for arrival or surgery and control wounds.
  • Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
  • Enhanced team efficiency through clear communication and collaboration during high-pressure emergency situations.

Paramedic

American Patient Transport Systems
01.2014 - 12.2016
  • Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
  • Identified appropriate medications based on potential interactions with other medicines, accurately calculating correct dosages according to drugs on hand and patient's weight.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities such as conferences or workshops to stay current on best practices in pre-hospital emergency medicine.
  • Administered fluid replacement via IV, IO, and IM to replace fluid volumes and correct electrolyte imbalances.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Lackawanna College
Scranton, PA
05-2022

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Lackawanna College
Scranton, PA
05-2026

Certification - Paramedicine

George E Morekirk Emergency Medical Institute
Allentown, PA
12-2013

Certification - Emergency Medical Technician

Lehigh Carbon Community College
Nesquehoning, PA
04-2009

Skills

  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Patient assessment
  • Clinical judgment
  • Patient care
  • Patient monitoring
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Direct patient care

Certification

  • CFRN - Certified Flight Registered Nurse
  • PALS- Pediatric Advance Life Support
  • ACLS- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
  • CPR- Cardiopulmonary Resuscuitation
  • NRP- Neonatal Resuscitation Provider
  • SANE- Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner
  • PHRN- Prehospital Registered Nurse
  • National Registered Paramedic
  • TNCC- Trauma Nursing Core Course
  • ENPC- Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Geisinger Community Medical Center
03.2024 - Current

Prehospital Registered Nurse

Clarks Summit Fire Company
01.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse Progressive Care Unit

Geisinger Community Medical Center
09.2022 - 03.2024

Student Nurse Intern Intensive Care Unit

Regional Hospital of Scranton
12.2021 - 05.2022

Paramedic

Cottage Hose Ambulance
12.2020 - 06.2024

Paramedic

Pennsylvania Ambulance
12.2016 - 05.2022

Paramedic

American Patient Transport Systems
01.2014 - 12.2016

Associate of Science - Nursing

Lackawanna College

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Lackawanna College

Certification - Paramedicine

George E Morekirk Emergency Medical Institute

Certification - Emergency Medical Technician

Lehigh Carbon Community College

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