Megan Lawler
Bell,CA
Summary
Compassionate and motivated New Graduate Registered Nurse with hands-on clinical experience in acute care and psychiatric hospital settings. Skilled in patient assessment, therapeutic communication, safety monitoring, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Demonstrates strong clinical judgment, attention to detail, and commitment to evidence-based, patient-centered care. Adaptable, eager to learn, and prepared to contribute to high-quality nursing care in a fast-paced hospital environment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Nurse Worker
College Hospital Cerritos
Cerritos, California
01.2025 - Current
- Support RN's in providing therapeutic, patient-centered care in an acute psychiatric setting
- Monitor and document vital signs and intake/output
- Observe, de-escalate, and promptly report changes in mental status or behavior to nursing staff
- Maintain a safe milieu, follow infection control standards, and uphold HIPAA compliance
Supervisor
Ulta Beauty Inc.
Downey, California
07.2019 - 12.2024
- Trained new employees on company policies and procedures.
- Resolved customer inquiries and issues to maintain satisfaction.
- Delegated responsibilities appropriately while maintaining accountability, teamwork, and high performance standards.
- Managed daily cash drawer reconciliations for accuracy and accountability.
- Managed multiple priorities simultaneously in a high-volume, fast-paced setting while supporting team efficiency and service standards.
Volunteer
PIH Health Hospital Downey
Downey, California
05.2023 - 12.2023
- Collaborated with volunteers to enhance patient experience and engagement.
- Followed directions from supervisors and completed tasks within appropriate timeframe.
- Assisted nurses with non-medical tasks, such as delivering specimens to lab and meal trays to patients
- Helped transport patients and assisted with discharges.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to patients and families.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University, Fullerton
Fullerton, CA05-2027
Associate of Science - Nursing
Golden West College
Huntington Beach, CA12-2025
Associate of Science - Biological Sciences
Long Beach City College
Long Beach, CA06-2023
Skills
- Basic Life Support
- Advanced Cardiopulmonary Life Support
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Certificate
- UCI Health Stop The Bleed Course Completion
Clinical Experience
· MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center - Units: Medical/Surgical and Telemetry
· College Hospital Cerritos - Units: Adult and Adolescent
· MemorialCare Orange Coast Medical Center - Units: Medical/Surgical and Oncology
· UCI Medical Center - Units: Labor and Delivery, Postpartum, and NICU
· CHOC Hospital Orange – Units: Medical/Surgical, ER, and PICU
· Kaiser Permanente Orange County Irvine Medical Center - Units: ICU, ER, Telemetry, and OR
Timeline
Student Nurse Worker
College Hospital Cerritos
01.2025 - Current
Volunteer
PIH Health Hospital Downey
05.2023 - 12.2023
Supervisor
Ulta Beauty Inc.
07.2019 - 12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University, Fullerton
Associate of Science - Nursing
Golden West College
Associate of Science - Biological Sciences
Long Beach City College