Megan Quattlebaum
Arab,United States
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
CRESTWOOD MEDICAL CENTER
12.2023 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by efficiently managing operating room processes and coordinating with surgical teams.
- Reduced surgery times through effective pre-operative preparations and timely communication with team members.
- Enhanced patient safety by diligently monitoring vital signs and promptly addressing any changes during surgeries.
- Implemented strict infection control measures, maintaining a sterile environment for all surgical procedures.
- Collaborated closely with surgeons to ensure proper equipment setup and availability of necessary instruments.
- Optimized scheduling efficiency by coordinating operating room assignments based on surgical priorities and staff availability.
- Streamlined communication between OR nurses and other hospital departments, enhancing coordination of patient care plans.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information throughout the perioperative process, ensuring seamless transitions between care stages.
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
Cullman Regional
05.2019 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by efficiently managing operating room processes and coordinating with surgical teams.
- Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
- Kept count of all surgical instruments and sponges used during operations and procedures.
- Assessed team members' workloads and pitched in to help in areas where need was most evident.
- Provided high level of individualized care to adult patients across multiple medical specialties.
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room-CONTRACT
St. Vincent's Birmingham
09.2023 - 12.2023
- 13-week travel assignment
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing high-quality perioperative care in fast-paced operating room environment.
- Ensured patient safety and comfort during surgical procedures through vigilant monitoring and communication with surgical team.
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room- CONTRACT
CRESTWOOD MEDICAL CENTER
03.2023 - 09.2023
- Enhanced patient safety by diligently monitoring surgical procedures and anticipating surgeon''s needs.
- Reduced risk of infection by maintaining a sterile environment and following proper protocols during surgeries.
- Supported successful surgical procedures by coordinating communication between surgeons, anesthesia providers, and other team members.
- Promoted a positive work environment through strong teamwork and open communication among colleagues.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery-CONTRACT
St. Vincent's Birmingham
12.2022 - 03.2023
- Supported expectant mothers in making informed decisions regarding their birth plan, offering guidance on pain management options and birthing techniques.
- Facilitated seamless patient transitions between pre-labor, active labor, and postpartum stages by maintaining clear communication with all involved healthcare providers.
Labor and Delivery Nurse/Newborn Nursery RN
Cullman Regional
07.2021 - 12.2021
- Antepartum, triage, labor/delivery, and postpartum care.
- Reduced complications during childbirth by closely monitoring fetal heart rate and promptly addressing any concerns.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and individualized care during labor, delivery, and postpartum periods.
- Managed obstetric emergencies such as hemorrhage or dystocia swiftly by following established protocols in collaboration with healthcare team members.
- Counseled families and patients through postpartum issues.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
St. Vincent's Birmingham
03.2011 - 05.2019
- Antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum care
- Triage experience in OB emergency room
- Transition and well-baby care.
- Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
- Conducted comprehensive physical assessments and assisted with pain management.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve labor and delivery processes and patient outcomes.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
Staff Nurse, Mother-Baby Unit
Huntsville Hospital
10.2008 - 08.2010
- Mother/baby unit
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills while juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Promoted a culture of safety by strictly adhering to infection control measures and reporting any potential hazards or concerns.
- Mentored new nursing staff, supporting their professional growth and development.
- Participated in regular staff meetings to share best practices, address challenges, and foster collaboration among team members.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic procedures, ensuring accurate results for optimal treatment planning.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
Registered Nurse, Newborn Nursery/Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Cullman Regional
10.2005 - 10.2008
- Labor and delivery unit/ well newborn care
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and individualized care to newborns and their families.
- Increased staff competency by leading training sessions on neonatal care techniques and best practices.
- Mentored newly hired nurses, fostering a supportive learning atmosphere that enhanced clinical skills development.
- Assisted in managing complex medical cases involving premature infants or those with congenital conditions, contributing toward positive treatment outcomes.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to established policies, procedures, and evidence-based guidelines governing newborn nursing practice.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Wallace State Community College - Hanceville
Hanceville, AL05.2005
Skills
- Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
- Effective communication
- Patient Safety
- Documentation accuracy
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Patient advocacy
- Patient education
- Critical thinking
- Medical terminology
- Decision making
- Team collaboration
- Multitasking abilities
Certification
- RN, Wallace State Community College - Hanceville
- Basic Life Support (BLS), Cullman Regional Medical Center, 07/01/22, 07/01/24
- Multi-state Nursing License, Alabama Board Of Nursing, 09/01/22, 12/01/23
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS), American Heart Association, 07/01/22, 07/01/24
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program, American Heart Association, 12/01/22, 12/01/24
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), American Heart Association
Timeline
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
CRESTWOOD MEDICAL CENTER
12.2023 - Current
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room-CONTRACT
St. Vincent's Birmingham
09.2023 - 12.2023
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room- CONTRACT
CRESTWOOD MEDICAL CENTER
03.2023 - 09.2023
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery-CONTRACT
St. Vincent's Birmingham
12.2022 - 03.2023
Labor and Delivery Nurse/Newborn Nursery RN
Cullman Regional
07.2021 - 12.2021
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
Cullman Regional
05.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
St. Vincent's Birmingham
03.2011 - 05.2019
Staff Nurse, Mother-Baby Unit
Huntsville Hospital
10.2008 - 08.2010
Registered Nurse, Newborn Nursery/Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Cullman Regional
10.2005 - 10.2008
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Wallace State Community College - Hanceville
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