Megan Penaloza
Ankeny,IA
Summary
Proficient Cath Lad Nurse with 8 years of laboratory experience. Supports physician operations and personally administered tests and treatments in cardiac patients. Collaborating with several different team members to improve the quality of life for patients.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cardiac Cath Lab Travel Registered Nurse
Iowa Methodist Medical Center
10.2023 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by thoroughly assessing their needs and providing appropriate care in timely manner.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic procedures, ensuring accurate results for proper treatment planning, including EP, and structural heart.
Cardiac Cath Lab Travel Registered Nurse
Mercy One Medical Center
01.2023 - 10.2023
- Work closely with all team members including EP, Interventional and structural Heart
- Improved patient outcomes by thoroughly assessing their needs and providing appropriate care in timely manner.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic procedures, ensuring accurate results for proper treatment planning.
- Collaborating with all parts of team to improve outcomes for better patients results.
Cardiac Cath Lab Travel Registered Nurs
CALIFORNIA HOSPITAL
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Cath lab traveler (extended) 2 labs 5 holding bays
- Work details included pre and post care in holding room and patient care in labs
- EP, Coronary, vascular cases are main focuses of th lab.
- Prepared patients for cardiac catheterization procedures, explaining processes and addressing any concerns or questions.
- Improved patient outcomes by thoroughly assessing their needs and providing appropriate care in timely manner.
Traveling ICU Registered Nurse
MARY GREELEY MEDICAL CENTER, AMES
11.2021 - 05.2022
- ICCU float nurse traveler (extended) 14 bed ICU, 260 bed combined
- Vents, COVID, surgical, cardiac, PEDS, MAGNET facility, EPIC charting
- Enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration through effective communication with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Developed individualized nursing care plans based on thorough assessments of medical history, symptoms, and available diagnostic data.
Travel Registered Nurse
GRINNELL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
09.2021 - 11.2021
- Nurse traveler (extended) 5 bed ICU , 20 bed Med-Surg
- Vents, COVID Patients, Surgical, Ortho, Level 3 Trauma center, EPIC charting.
- Streamlined communication among healthcare teams by providing accurate and timely updates on patient conditions.
Cardiac ICU Travel Registered Nurse
MERCY ONE MEDICAL CENTER, DES MOINES IA
09.2020 - 09.2021
- ICU/PCU float nurse traveler (extended) 52 bed ICU/PCU
- Fresh hearts, CABGS, Stroke with interventions
- Level 2 trauma center, Comprehensive stroke center
- Cerner charting system Philips monitor system.
- Managed critical patient cases for optimal recovery with timely interventions and assessments.
LEAVE
OFF
07.2020 - 09.2020
Cardiac Cath Lab Nurse
Iowa Methodist Medical Center
01.2018 - 06.2020
- Stemis, Pacers, vascular cases, structural heart cases
- Level 1 trauma center
- Epic, Mennen, Apollo, charting systems
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized treatment plans for patients with cardiovascular conditions.
- Ensured patient safety by closely monitoring vital signs and administering medications as needed during cath lab procedures.
Traveling Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Unity Point Grinnell
08.2019 - 06.2020
- (Traveler extended)
- Peds and Adults served in rural Iowa hospital serves several counties
- Improved patient outcomes by providing efficient and effective emergency care to diverse population during high-stress situations.
- Ensured accurate documentation of medical history, assessments, interventions, and evaluations in electronic health record systems.
Traveling Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Unity Point Grinnell
11.2017 - 01.2018
- Improved patient outcomes by providing efficient and effective emergency care to a diverse population during high-stress situations.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through compassionate communication and attentive nursing care during their emergency room visits.
- Reduced wait times for patients by triaging cases accurately, prioritizing urgent needs, and delegating tasks efficiently.
Traveling ICU/ER Float RN
George Washington Medical Center
08.2015 - 10.2017
- (Traveler, extended )bed ICU
- Neuro surgery, Traumas, Vents, Surgical, Cardiac
- Improved patient outcomes by providing expert clinical care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices in ICU setting.
- Utilized advanced assessment skills to promptly identify deteriorating patient conditions, initiating appropriate interventions to prevent further decline.
- Performed life-saving interventions such as CPR and defibrillation during cardiac arrest events, contributing to improved survival rates for ICU patients.
ICU Float Nurse
Blount County Hospital
04.2014 - 08.2015
- Delivered high-quality nursing care to diverse patient populations in various clinical settings and departments.
- Streamlined workflow efficiency, quickly adapting to new environments and protocols within different units.
Education
ADN -
Kaplan University
Urbandale, IA2013
Skills
- Disease Treatment
- Patient Reaction Monitoring
- Physician Assistance
- Radiation Safety
- Surgical Procedures
- Identifying and anticipating needs of physicians
- Manage Cases
- Treatment Protocols
- Educate staff
- Interpreting EKGS
Certification
- ACLS, AHA - Exp. 2026
- Licensed Registered Nurse California- Exp. 2025
- Licensed Registered Nurse IA compact - Exp 2024
Timeline
Cardiac Cath Lab Travel Registered Nurse
Iowa Methodist Medical Center
10.2023 - Current
Cardiac Cath Lab Travel Registered Nurse
Mercy One Medical Center
01.2023 - 10.2023
Cardiac Cath Lab Travel Registered Nurs
CALIFORNIA HOSPITAL
06.2022 - 12.2022
Traveling ICU Registered Nurse
MARY GREELEY MEDICAL CENTER, AMES
11.2021 - 05.2022
Travel Registered Nurse
GRINNELL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
09.2021 - 11.2021
Cardiac ICU Travel Registered Nurse
MERCY ONE MEDICAL CENTER, DES MOINES IA
09.2020 - 09.2021
LEAVE
OFF
07.2020 - 09.2020
Traveling Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Unity Point Grinnell
08.2019 - 06.2020
Cardiac Cath Lab Nurse
Iowa Methodist Medical Center
01.2018 - 06.2020
Traveling Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Unity Point Grinnell
11.2017 - 01.2018
Traveling ICU/ER Float RN
George Washington Medical Center
08.2015 - 10.2017
ICU Float Nurse
Blount County Hospital
04.2014 - 08.2015
ADN -
Kaplan University
- ACLS, AHA - Exp. 2026
- Licensed Registered Nurse California- Exp. 2025
- Licensed Registered Nurse IA compact - Exp 2024
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