Megan Lee
Melbourne
Summary
Results-driven nursing professional with almost 15 years of experience in critical care and postoperative environments. Strong clinical judgment and adherence to safety protocols enhance patient outcomes. Committed to mentoring staff and fostering effective communication across multidisciplinary teams.
Overview
1
1
Certification
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Post Anesthesia Care Nurse
Health First Medical Center
Melbourne, FL
07.2017 - Current
- Provide direct patient care to surgical patients including craniotomies, thoracotomies, vascular surgery, general surgery and orthopedic cases.
- Collaborated with anesthesia staff and surgeons to ensure safe and successful recoveries.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes, facilitating timely interventions for patients' health concerns.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and enhance service delivery.
- Served as a mentor for new nursing staff members, sharing knowledge and guidance regarding facility policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Demonstrated proficiency in utilizing electronic health records systems for accurate data entry and timely information retrieval.
- Streamlined documentation processes, ensuring accurate records of patient medical history, treatment plans, and progress notes.
Cardiac Intensive Care Nurse
Health First's Holmes Regional Medical Center
Melbourne, FL
07.2012 - 07.2017
- Monitored vital signs continuously, recognized changes in patient conditions, and responded swiftly to ensure patient safety.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Educated families on critical care processes, improving understanding and involvement in patient care decisions.
- Monitored respiratory status and ventilator operation, made adjustments to promote stabilization and optimize patient outcomes.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current with best practices in critical care nursing.
Staff Nurse, Neurological PCU
Health First's Holmes Regional Medical Center
Melbourne, FL
07.2007 - 06.2012
- Monitored vital signs, reporting changes to healthcare team for timely interventions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement comprehensive care plans.
- Administered patient medications and treatments following established protocols.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care strategies.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Eastern Florida State College
Cocoa, FLSkills
- Postoperative care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Wound care
- Clinical documentation
- Electronic health records
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient-centered care
- Safety protocols
- Geriatric care
Certification
Basic Life Support certification exp. 2/2027
Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification exp. 2/2027
Stroke Certification exp.1/31/2027
Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification exp. 11/2027
Timeline
Post Anesthesia Care Nurse
Health First Medical Center
07.2017 - Current
Cardiac Intensive Care Nurse
Health First's Holmes Regional Medical Center
07.2012 - 07.2017
Staff Nurse, Neurological PCU
Health First's Holmes Regional Medical Center
07.2007 - 06.2012
Associate of Science - Nursing
Eastern Florida State College