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Megan Newton

Rincon,GA

Summary

Experienced nurse with 13 years of dedicated patient care. Collaborates effectively with healthcare teams and seamlessly transitions between diverse nursing roles.

Committed to promoting a healthy and safe learning environment for students in the Effingham County school district.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Substitute School Nurse

Effingham County School District
03.2022 - 05.2023
  • Improved student health outcomes by providing thorough assessments and administering appropriate treatments.
  • Ensured timely and accurate documentation of all medical interventions, maintaining comprehensive student health records.
  • Maintained strict adherence to confidentiality guidelines, protecting sensitive student information at all times.
  • Provided compassionate care to ill or injured students, coordinating with parents as needed for timely pickup or further medical attention.

Registered Nurse, Labor & Delivery

Memorial University Medical Center
03.2017 - 12.2022
  • Attended deliveries of newborns as primary nurse to assess need for interventions.
  • Coordinated care team to be available and attend deliveries, both scheduled and emergent.
  • Resuscitated newborns immediately after delivery according to NRP guidelines.
  • Managed NG tubes and feeding pumps for newborns and administer medications including IM, IV, and PO.

Registered Nurse, Labor & Delivery/Mother-Baby/High Risk Perinatal

Columbus Regional Health, Midtown Medical Center
08.2015 - 03.2016
  • Monitored and assessed fetal heart rate to provide appropriate interventions during labor and delivery.
  • Assisted physicians during induction of labor and delivery of uncomplicated and preterm deliveries.
  • Managed care of patients during cesarean delivery in the operating room.
  • Educated and cared for families during postpartum period.
  • Provided care to patients requiring hospitalization for high risk pregnancy or complications of pregnancy.

Registered Nurse, Family Centered Care Unit

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, FCCU
12.2012 - 06.2015
  • Facilitated effective breastfeeding and early bonding through patient education and support.
  • Assessed, stabilized, and implemented care for newborns >35 weeks.
  • Proficiently performed clinical interventions for mothers and newborns including IV access, Foley catheter insertion and removal, blood glucose monitoring, and oxygen administration.
  • Safely administered and monitored administration of IV, PO, and IM medications to mothers and infants.

Registered Nurse, Medical/Surgical

Flowers Hospital
11.2011 - 07.2012
  • Facilitated in patient healing through wound dressing changes, pain management, and education.
  • Educated patients and their families regarding their disease process, surgical procedures, pre-operative and post-operative care.
  • Managed central lines, PICC lines, PCA pumps, nasogastric tubes, gastric tube feedings, Foley catheters, and finger-stick blood glucose monitoring.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Georgia Southern University School of Nursing
Statesboro, Georgia
05.2011

Skills

  • Physical assessments
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Medication administration
  • Clinical documentation
  • Effective communication
  • Problem solving skills
  • Teamwork
  • Multitasking abilities
  • Organizational skills
  • Microsoft office

Certification

  • GA RN 250488 Exp: 01/31/2027

Timeline

Substitute School Nurse

Effingham County School District
03.2022 - 05.2023

Registered Nurse, Labor & Delivery

Memorial University Medical Center
03.2017 - 12.2022

Registered Nurse, Labor & Delivery/Mother-Baby/High Risk Perinatal

Columbus Regional Health, Midtown Medical Center
08.2015 - 03.2016

Registered Nurse, Family Centered Care Unit

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, FCCU
12.2012 - 06.2015

Registered Nurse, Medical/Surgical

Flowers Hospital
11.2011 - 07.2012

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Georgia Southern University School of Nursing

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