Megan Post
Summary
Motivated Medical Surgical Nurse offering 2 years' clinical experience interested in obtaining a position in the Obstetrics Fellowship. Patient and dedicated individual with ability to remain composed in tense environments. Dedicated to providing the highest, most individualized care to patients.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
St. Luke's University Health Network
Quakertown, PA
03.2017 - Current
- Delivered high-quality nursing care to patients on a 30 bed medical-surgical telemetry unit with a variety of specialties such as orthopedics, urology, cardiology, neurology, gastrointestinal and post-operative patients
- Assessed patient health needs by reviewing and tracking EKG readings to address telemetry readings and quickly inform teammates on stability or acuity changes
- Assessed patients in active drug and alcohol withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms
- Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals
- Educated patients and families on treatment strategies and at-home care
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care
- Addressed unit staff concerns, including staffing ratios, resource management, allocation of responsibilities and optimized workload management as charge nurse for my unit
- Advanced nursing competencies through participation in simulation exercises and practice improvement projects in my completion of the Nurse Residency Program
Administrative Assistant And Program Coordinator
Cancer Support Community Greater Lehigh Valley
Allentown, PA
12.2014 - 03.2017
- Preformed day-to-day administrative operations including paying monthly bills, processing donor contributions and acknowledgements, intake of phone calls providing resources to potential new members, and manages donor and participant database
- Assisted Program Director to coordinate programs held at the center, and executed bimonthly program calendar distribution to over 115 sites in the Lehigh Valley
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Cedar Crest College
Allentown, PA01.2017
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Organization and planning
- Problem resolution
- Teamwork
- Leadership
- Strong work ethic and professionalism
Accomplishments
- Completion of the Nurse Residency Program, July 2018
- Recipient of a Rising Star Award, October 2018
- Nominated for Nursing Excellence Award, February 2019
Timeline
Registered Nurse
St. Luke's University Health Network
03.2017 - Current
Administrative Assistant And Program Coordinator
Cancer Support Community Greater Lehigh Valley
12.2014 - 03.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Cedar Crest College