Megan Means
Clementon,NJ
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse in the Operating Room. Has specialized skills in patient care, and surgical assistance, ensuring optimal support during surgeries. Excels in communication, teamwork, and problem-solving, contributing to positive patient outcomes and a collaborative operating room atmosphere.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
St. Luke's University Hospital & Health Network
Easton, PA
11.2020 - Current
- Provided pre-operative education and emotional support for patients and their families.
- Performed sterile techniques, surgical counts, wound care and post-operative dressing changes.
- Ensured proper functioning of all surgical equipment prior to use during operations.
- Maintained accurate records of patient treatments, test results, and medication administration in the electronic health record system (EPIC).
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal outcomes for patients undergoing surgery.
- Prepared OR suites for upcoming surgeries by gathering necessary supplies and instruments according to protocol guidelines.
- Supported surgeons throughout complex surgical procedures by providing instrumentation or retracting tissue when needed.
- Responded quickly and effectively to any emergency situations that arose during surgery.
- Performed sponge and instrument counts per procedure per facility policy regulations.
- Assisted in maintaining a safe environment in the operating room at all times.
- Prepared operating rooms by setting out and verifying equipment and assessing for compliance with asepsis standards.
- Observed body language, movement, and demeanor to anticipate surgeon's needs and maintain procedure sterility during operation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
DeSales University
Center Valley, PA05-2020
Skills
- Patient Charting
- Compassionate Care
- Critical Thinking
- Surgical support
- Patient Needs Assessment
- Chart updating
- Patient Communication
- Surgical Assistance
- Patient Safety
- Relationship Building
- EMR Software
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Perioperative Fellowship
- Completed St. Luke's University Health Network Peri-Operative Fellowship in Spring 2021. Supplied a foundation of knowledge for success in the OR
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
St. Luke's University Hospital & Health Network
11.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
DeSales University
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